Kufri Hill Station
Kufri is a tiny hill station located 19-kms from Shimla. It is famous for its trekking and hiking trails. Adventure-seeking travellers can enjoy Kufri in winters by skiing along its snow-covered slopes. it is a travellers paradise -lofty snow peaks,lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, beautiful temples and monasteries. 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.
Location: 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.
Places to See
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. The other places to visit in Kufri are the Himalayan Nature Park, which has a collection of animals and birds found only in Himachal Pradesh, and the Indira Tourist Park, which is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides
panoramic view of the locations around Kufri. In winters, the snow-covered slopes of Kufri come alive with skiers and other visitors.
Attractions:
Mashru Peak:One can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.
Himalayan Nature Park: The Himalayan Nature Park,which has a collection of animals and birds,found only in Himachal Pradesh.
Indira Tourist Park : The Indira Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around.
Kufri Hill Station, Hill Station in India
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