KUFRI HILL STATION

The Hill Station Kufri is just 16 kms from Shimla, at the height of 2,633 mts, famous for its trekking and hiking trails. It is also known for nature parks and picnic spots. It also has a Potato Research Station. It is famous for winter sports. This place is also full of lush green hills. The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British discovered it in 1819. The British made Shimla their summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until 1939. As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be recognized as an important place to visit.

An annual winter sports festival is organized every year in the month of February in Kufri, when skiing enthusiasts and adventure seekers participate in this festival. There are plans to suspend tourist operations. It is famous for it's ski slopes, and panoramic views where deep valleys and forests rise towards the lofty Himalayas.

Through thick cedar woods one can walk upto the Mahasu Peak, or visit the little zoo. At Kufri, National Snow Statue Competition is held in the month of January. From Kufri, a fascinating drive leads on to Chail. 6 kms from Kufri, along the Hindustan-Tibet road, is Fagu. It presents breathtaking scenery.

The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British discovered it in 1819. The British made Shimla their summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until 1939. As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be recognized as an important place to visit near Shimla.

Kufri is located in the southern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,510 m above sea level amongst the foothills of the Himalayas. It is 13 km from Shimla.

Top Tourist Attractions in Kufri

Kufri is a small hill station. It is famous for its beautiful and cool refreshing atmosphere that pervades it. In summers, travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks. There are a number of picnic spots, hiking and trekking trails in and around Kufri.Travelers can explore Kufri and its surrounding areas also on horseback. They can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak.

Jakhu Temple

With a giant statue of Hindu God Hanuman, the aide and devotee of Lord Rama in his mission f life, this temple is symbolic of brotherly love and devotion...Read More

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex

The place is a treasure-holder of precious history. Housing attractions like State Museum showcasing rich arts and crafts in ancient artifacts, sculpture and paintings, a visit to the Henry Irwin designed complex is a must.

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies

Located on Observatory Hill, this is another footprint of British in Shimla, known for historical events like Shimla Conference and Shimla Agreement. Most of the parts are now closed for public viewing except for entrance hall and gardens.

Tara Devi Temple

Dedicated to goddess of stars, the temple is located 11 Km away from Shimla Bus Stand...Read More

St. Mary's Church

Although 80 Km away from Shimla, the Church still is an attraction for the visitors who are in the hill station for their holidays... Read More

Kali Bari

The temple is dedicated to the goddess who has given this city Her name and can be booked for staying as well... Read More

Sankat Mochan

Another temple of Lord Hanuman, located some 7 Km away is visited feverishly by His devotees present in Shimla...Read More

Himalayan Bird Park

For avid bird watchers, the place is good to spot some of the rare Himalayan species of these winged creatures...Read More

Rothney Castle

Located at Kakhu hills only, the building is home of A O Hume, now a heritage place.

Dorje Drak Monastery

Buddhism also has left its mark in various places of India; this monastery is just another of them. A peaceful mind and rejuvenated spirit is guaranteed after coming here.

St. Michael's Cathedral and Christ Church

One of the oldest churches in India and second oldest in North India, devotees of every faith stream in here for few moments of peace, introspection and confessions...Read More

The Glen

A picnic spot of sorts, this place is charmingly scenic with deodar and pine forests along with Chadwick falls. Some sources claim the place to be oldest picnic spot of Shimla, reached easily from Scandal Point...Read More

Annandale

Most of the minor sports activities of Cricket and Polo take place in this favorite picnic spot of residents as well as tourists in Shimla. The place was initially developed as cricket ground...Read More

Lakkad Bazaar

Popular for the goods of wood craft, the place could be visited for taking souvenirs.

Scandal Point

Maharaja of Patiala is known to have kidnapped the daughter of then viceroy of India.

The Ridge

More known for the open space and picturesque view of surrounding hills, it is a path one ought to come to is has decided to see scandal point and intended to go to Lakkad Bazaar...Read More

Kalka to Shimla Railway Track

A World heritage site, the track is often a part of the railway route taken to reach Shimla.

Seven Hills

With a major tourist attraction on every hill, Shimla is surrounded by these beauties augmented by the sensible designing of the city by British. Prospect, Summer, Observatory, Invererarm, Bantony, Jakhu and Elysium are the names of the hill that hold at least one significant tourist attraction.

Other Must Vist Places around Kufri

The best time to visit Kufri is in summers, between April and June. However, one may also the place between December and February to enjoy snowfall and skiing.

Fagu

For enchanting Himalayan glimpses, Fagu around 22 Km away from Shimla is another attention-catcher and a must during the Shimla tour...Read More

Shimla

Shimla, the capital state of Himachal Pradesh is only 13 km from Kufri and an important destination on the tourist map of India. The British developed Shimla as an important hill station and the summer capital of India to escape from the heat of Delhi... Read More

Tattapani

Tattapani Popular for hot water springs and their medicinal values, the place is to be reached after a drive of 51 Km from Shimla. The surrounding forests only enhance its sighting...Read More

Chail

The capital of Maharaja of Patiyala after being banned from entering Shimla, Chail is popular for housing world's highest cricketing pitch, which is also be used for Polo matches sometimes...Read More

Sirmaur

This district is at a distance of around 162 Km from Shimla and known for Lake Renuka, the largest lake of the Himachal Pradesh state.

Mashobra

Separated by 13 Km from Shimla, at an altitude of 2149m this suburb is covered with dense forests. Nearby Sipur with deodar trees is easy to reach from here. People with religious bend can explore old temples which is more popular for an annual fair is held in the month of April...Read More

Kufri Hotels Information

Just as with every popular place, Shimla has numerous options that could be picked for accommodation during stay. Hotels in Shimla are found in range befitting to the budget tourist have kept aside; the only trick is to really be able to locate them at the right time. Peak season of summer and winters are a challenge to get the most suitable of them, not because of availability issues but mostly because of issues of finding the one.

Following are some names that could be considered while touring this place- Clarke's Hotel, The Oberoi Cecil, Aachaman Regency, Galleu Hill Resort, Radisson, Auckland, Fairmount, Hotel Amber, Alpine Heritage Residency, Combermere, Aashray and many others.

Best Time to Visit Kufri

The best time to visit Kufri is in summers, between April and June. However, one may also the place between December and February to enjoy snowfall and skiing.

How to Reach Shimla?

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BY AIR

Jubbarhatti is the airport in Shimla to which regular domestic flights are available from major cities of India.

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BY RAIL

Kalka, 96 Km away, is the nearest railway station connecting Shimla to various neighboring states. Then train to Shimla from Kalka could be taken to reach in as less as 6 hours time.

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BY ROAD

Chandigarh and New Delhi are connected by National highways that lure the road hitters more than anything for starters of this tremendous journey to Shimla.

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