Friday, December 18, 2009

Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

Kufri is a small hill station in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It is known as the 'Switzerland of India' thanks to its lovely ski spots suitable for beginners. There are 2 pistes and 1 surface lift. The summit is approx. 2500m and the vertical drop is just short of 480m. The best time to visit for skiing is during the months of December and January. If you visit in January, you will get to enjoy the National Snow Statue competition in Kufri. You can also walk up to the Mahasu Peak.


If you want to go trekking and hiking, though, ideally visit between April and June. You can wander around on horseback. You can also enjoy a Yak ride! A popular picnic spot is Fagu, about 5-6 kms. from Kufri. You can hire a local tourist vehicle when traveling by road.

Reaching Kufri 
You can fly to Jubbar-Hatti Airport, located 23km from Shimla. Alternatively, fly to Delhi and take a luxury coach to Shimla (370 km from Delhi). Kufri is accessible by road from Shimla, where you can hire a taxi.

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