Kufri offers an ideal locale for trekking and skiing in the months of winter. The wonderful place of Kufri in Himachal Pradesh is located at a distance of sixteen kilometers from Shimla. It is situated at an elevation of 2510 meters above sea level.

Kufri is a natural park in the Himalayan belt. It is the abode to a large number of hilly birds and animals. The mountain ranges are covered with snow that looks brilliant.

Tourists love visiting the village of Kufri over and over for its natural beauty. The place attracts numerous people from not only India but abroad too. Taking a short walk from Kufri will lead you to the Mahasu peak that has got a temple and a ridge.

Shimla's Kufri has also become an ideal picnic spot over the years. There is a Potato Research Center at Kufri. The place used to be a part of Nepal long ago. Kufri celebrates the Annual Winter Festival in February with great enthusiasm and gaiety. During the event, the place witnesses winter sports like skiing where some people take part actively.

The place is encircled with green hilly wealth and rolling stones. The climate is extremely favorable. One can also have rides on horse and yak at Indira Tourist Park that is located closely to Kufri.

The other attractions of Kufri are the musk deer, ibex, ghoral, black and brown bears that you will notice at the Himalayan Nature Park located closeby.

The National Snow Statue competition of Kufri takes place in the month of January. It is sometimes called the 'Switzerland of India'.

Last Updated on : 25 March 2011