Kufri is a Himachal destination

Kufri is a Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh

Kufri has the oldest ski slopes. It is the favorite destination for ski lovers. You can also perform hiking and trekking. It is the nearest destination from the capital, Shimla. It can be reached within an hour, from Shimla. During winters, the place is populated by tourists completely. This place is well managed by tourism department.

Kufri as a hub of tourist destinations

There is a complete package of travelling here in Kufri. It differs from the type to type, depending on the genre of tourists. Every year competition of National Snow Statue is held at Kufri. This place is followed by chail which is few kilometre from Kufri. These stations make tourist Paradise, and you can make best out of your visit. You will be amazed to have a glance of awesome beauty of nature, Snow covered peaks, trees and what not. The best thing you can enjoy here is, ride on Horses of localities. You can have round on horses, which will add pleasure to your visit. The Himalayan Nature Park is also there at Kufri. Here you can interact with the endangered species of birds and animals. The Himalayan Nature Park in Kufri consists of black bears, Leopard, Musk deer, Goral, etc. There are various temples which can also be visited like Mahasu Temple which is located at Mahasu peak.

How to reach Kufri, Shimla


Kufri is well connected by road, rail and airplane.

Image showing Ski at Kufri, Shimla
Ski at Kufri, Shimla

Roadways: It is 19 kilometres from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Railways: Shimla is connected by railways (World Heritage toy-train)
Airways: Shimla has an airport, which is few kilometre from Shimla Also, you can have an aerial view of Kufri from Kalyani helipad Chharabara, Shimla


By now, you surely got an idea about the place; so, have an awesome visit with your loved ones.