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Kufri
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Kufri is a hill station situated in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in INDIA. It is located at a distance of 20 KM from Shimla. Kufri is famous for their winter season, winter sports and specially most famous for excessive snowfall. So if you are snow lover than this place is absolutely for you. Introduction is complete, so lets get to the point now.....
Best Season to visit Kufri
If you are snow lover than December to Mid-March is a best time for visit
Places to visit in Kufri
- Mahasu Peak
- Kufri Green Valley / White Valley
- The Himalayan Nature Park
- Indira Tourist Park
- Kufri Fun World
- Fagu
- Jakhu Temple Park
- Hip-Hip Hurray Amusement Park
- Rupin Pass
About Mahasu Peak
Mahasu Peak is the highest Point in Kufri, Mahasu Peak is situated at a distance of 2KM from Kufri and whose path is surrounded by dense pine forest. You will also get to see Badrinath and Kedarnath's Ranges from Mahasu Peak. Timings : Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fees - Rs.20/- Per head
Things to do in Mahasu Peak
A mule is available for Mahasu Peak and its arrival and departure fare of Rs.500/- per person.
- Telescope view - Rs.200/- per person
- Apple Farm - Rs.500/- per person
- Picture with Yak - Rs.50/- per click
- Himachal costume for rent - Rs.100/- per person
- Snow Boats for rent - Rs.100/- per person
- Prices may vary depending on the season.
About Kufri Green Valley / White Valley
Kufri's Green valley is filled with dense deodar trees, when snow falls on these deodar trees, they turn into White Valley.Entry Fees : There is no entry fee to enter the valley.
About Himalayan Nature Park
If you like Zoo, you can give a thought to this.Entry Fee : Rs.20/- per adult and Rs.10/- per child
Timings : 10AM to 6:30 PM, Monday closed
Indira Tourist Park
Its located near by Himalayan Nature Park and offer beautiful views.Entry Fee : Rs.10/- per adult and Rs.5/- per child
Timings : 9AM to 6PM, all days
Kufri Fun World
Kufri Fun world offers a lot of adventure & fun activities and lot of snow sports like skiing, go-karting, mirror maze etc.Entry Fee : Fees is depending on which ride you wanna take.
Timings : 9:30AM to 6:30PM, all days
Fagu
Fagu is famous for their heartwarming views and in peak season snow makes them more beautiful.
Jakhu Temple Park
It is one of the famous place to visit in Kufri. you can reach temple by ropeway whose two way fare is Rs.500 - 550/- per person. you can also hire taxi service, whose charge less than Rs.100/- for two way.
Hip-Hip Hurray Amusement Park
This amusement park offers Zip-lines, rides, a restaurant, art gallery and many more activities.
Entry Fees : Rs.100/- to Rs.350/- depending on rides
Timings : 8AM to 7:30PM, all days
Rupin Pass Trek
Rupin pass is 55KM long trek. you can cover this trek in 7 days. It covers various water falls.
Adventures to do in Kufri
- Trekking
- Horse riding
- Skiing
- Tobogganing
- Yak ride
- Snow trail camping
- Hiking
How to visit Kufri
By Air
Nearest Airport is Shimla Airport. First you come Shimla and then you can take cab from there. which takes around 50 to 60 min.
By Road
You have to come to Shimla to reach Kufri. In Shimla you can come both by state buses and luxury buses.
By Train
Kalka Railway Station is nearest railway station to Shimla then take bus or cab from there and if you want, you can also come from Kalka to Shimla by Toy Train, Which is a very fun Experience.
Toy Train Prices : Rs.500 to 800/- depend on the season
Kufri Tour Budget
- Hotel : Around Rs.1500 to 2000/- in peak season and its also depend on your convincing power
- Meal : Around Rs.1000/-
- Conveyance : Around Rs.1500/- maximum
- Amusement Parks price are excluded in this budget because its depend on your pocket.
- Kufri Tour Budget is around maximum Rs.5000/- per person excluding Amusements Park Fare and your conveyance fare till Shimla because I don't know where are you coming from.
Advise : Wherever you go, leave before 8'o clock in the morning because later the crowds get very high.
Request : Keep the environment clean and do not spread garbage.