Kufri is all about great hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes and a cool environment. Situated at an altitude of 9000 ft, Kufri is as fresh and beautiful as a hill station should be.
Kufri is a a tiny hill station located 19-kms from Shimla on the National Highway No.22. Kufri does not have an airport or a railway station. However, to reach Kufri you can take regular buses which ply from Shimla, Narkanda, and Rampur to Kufri. Travelers can also hire taxis from Shimla to reach Kufri. The area around Kufri can be explored on horseback.
How To Reach Kufri:
There is no airport or railway station at Kufri.
Regular buses ply from Shimla, Narkanda and Rampur to
Kufri. The tourists can also hire taxis from Shimla to
reach Kufri.
Tourist
Attractions in Kufri:
In Kufri you can visit the Mashru Peak which is the highest peak in Kufri, Indira Tourist Park, Himalyan Nature Park which is found only in Kufri.
Apart from these places you can visit the beautiful hill station of Shimla which is just 16 km from Kufri. You can also visit Fagu which is another splendid hill station and is located just 6km away from Kufri. Fagu is an interesting picnic spot set amongst forests and orchards.
The best time to visit Kufri to spend your honeymoon is from April to October, when the temperatures are not very low. However, one must carry heavy woolens while visiting this place.
There are good lodging options available in Kufri depending on individual needs and budget. You can stay at the following -
Kufri Holiday Resort
HTPDC Winter Sports Club
PWD Rest House
Chini Bungalow or the Indira Holiday Home
If you happen to choose Kufri as your honeymoon destination, you should take part in the annual winter sports festival which is organised every year in the month of February in Kufri. Skiing enthusiasts and adventure seekers participate in this festival. An event that adventure lovers cannot simply afford to miss!
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