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KUFRI TOURISM

Situated near the Himalayan range, Kufri is a picturesque hill station situated 20 km from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. Founded in 1819 by the British, the popularity of the hill station as a tourist spot grew only in the last few decades. Kufri derives its name from ‘Kufr’ which means lake. Especially popular among trekkers, Kufri is the starting point of treks to Manali, Shimla, Rewalsar and Fagu among others. Kufri, Shimla and Chail form the Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh. The cool and pleasant climate, along with stunning natural beauty, makes Kufri a perfect summer getaway. 

Kufri is also the venue for annual winter sports festival held in February. Organized by the travel and tourism department of Himachal Pradesh, the festival is a major attraction with tourists. The skiing competition is the main event at the festival. It is also renowned for other adventures activities like tobogganing (sliding downhill on a sled). Kufri has the oldest skiing slopes in Himachal Pradesh. You can get your share of adrenaline rush by taking fast cuts and turns in the go-Karting circuit in Kufri.

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A haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers as the Himalayan Nature Park is situated on the outskirts of the town. The Park is home to over 180 varieties of fauna. Not much is known about Kufri’s history. The region surrounding Kufri was part of the Kingdom of Nepal until it was seized by the British. Kufri was founded in 1819; it remained a sleepy hamlet and began to gain popularity only in the ’30s. The Kufri Zoo is another place for recreation you could visit. CHECK OUT Top 5 places in India that are just perfect to go skiing!

 

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KUFRI

There are quite a few accommodation options in Kufri. One may not find luxury hotels, but both budget and mid-range hotels along with resorts offer good services. Most of the hotels offer a panoramic view of the stunning mountains. Most of the hotels are situated around Main Bazaar. Resorts are located on Kufri-Chail Road and Kufri-Fagu Road.

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BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KUFRI

Most restaurants are centered in and around the main market area. The lanes of Kufri are dotted with innumerable street stalls serving tasty parathas, pakoras, chaat and noodles. The coffee shop in Indira Tourist Park is a popular with the locals. Hotels having restaurants serve multi-cuisine delicacies like Indian, Chinese, Continental and Italian.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KUFRI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Kufri is as given below. The best time to visit Kufri is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January720
February923
MarchBest time1327
AprilBest time1833
MayBest time2136
JuneBest time2334
JulyBest time2431
AugustBest time2330
SeptemberBest time2130
OctoberBest time1729
NovemberBest time1226
December822

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    Dilip Merala April 13, 2016, 12:25 pm IST

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    The weather office has a forecast for the partly cloudy sky and light snow in upcoming days.

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  • Himachal Pradesh: Schools, Colleges in Kinnaur District to Remain Closed For Two Days Due to Heavy Snowfall

    Officials said that Shimla and the surrounding areas of Kufri, Narkanda and Khara Pathar received snowfall on Wednesday morning.

    India.com News Desk February 27, 2019, 11:07 am IST

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    Whether You Need Peace, Solitude or Adventure - Kufri Has Something For Everybody.

    Charu Chowdhary February 14, 2019, 1:27 pm IST

  • 13 breathtaking photos of Kufri, your next dream destination!

    These pics will inspire you to plan a trip to Kufri!

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