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Kufri
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 Kufri
is a tiny ,beautiful and
scenic hill station located
19-kms from Shimla on
the National Highway No.22.Once
Kufri was just a "kufer"
or Pond. It is famous
for its trekking and hiking
trails. Many skiing enthusiasts
tour Kufri in winter,
when the hill resort dons
the white sheet of snow.
It is one of the most
popular destinations for
adventure lovers in Himachal
Pradesh. Here one can
enjoy a Pony or a Yak
Ride.
Kufri is also famous for
its nature parks and picnic
spots. Kufri's proximity
to the hill station of
Shimla makes it an important
place to visit. From December
to March it wears its
white winter garb, with
snow trimmings on its
undulating slopes are
fashioned by nature to
exhilarate lovers of winter
sports.
Tourist
attractions in Kufri
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Kufri:
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.
Fagu
: This village
is little ahead and is
quiet good for undertaking
a short trekking tour.
The village overlooks
the Giri valley and offers
a three km trek till Chharabra.
Fagu is also a good picnic
spot.
Skiing
: Skiing is the
best adventure sport that
can be enjoyed in Kufri.
During winters, when snow
spreads its blanket over
the slopes of Kufri, lovers
of skiing know that they
will have an exciting
time ahead. Ski courses
for beginners are conducted
every winter by Himachal
Tourism. It also offers
necessary equipments for
skiing.
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