Kufri Shimla

Kufri hill station is located in the southern part of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 2510 meters above sea level near Shimla. Kufri is a small but famous tourist destination. The place derives its name from the word ‘Kufr’, which means ‘lake’ in the local language. Due to the attraction associated with this place, tourists come here throughout the year. Mahasu Peak, Great Himalayan Nature Park, and Fagu are some of the major tourist destinations in Kufri. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas; it is an ideal place for nature lovers and adventure lovers.

The place is also popular for various adventure activities like hiking, camping and trekking. Adventure enthusiasts can enjoy various sports like skiing, tobogganing, go-karting, and horse riding during their stay in Kufri. In addition to adventure activities, horses are used to travel to inaccessible places.

Famous Spots

There are some famous spots where you can enjoy adventure activities and sightseeing, like Notch Skiing, Indira Tourist Park, Kufri Fun, Mahasu peak, Fagu and The Himalayan Nature Park.

Best Time to Visit kufri

The best time to visit is the months of November to March when there is a lot of snowfall, but Kufri loses its charm due to lack of snow during the summer season. Kufri is famous for skiing and other snow activities, whether you go on summer days or winter it gives you a worldly feel.

How to Reach Kufri

The best way to reach Kufri is to reach Shimla and then you can hire a taxi or take a local bus. Shimla to kufri distance is 15km and it will take one hour to reach. Shimla is well connected to Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu-Manali by roadways, by airline and by railways.

Content last updated in January 2023. Travel with confidence with Sunrsie Himachal Packages from Sunrise Holidays Shimla.