Kufri, India

Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 20 km (12 mi) from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No. 22. On the Kufri Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with Indian-style hotels and souvenir shops are to look for during a visit.

Kufri with NH-22, Shimla

Kufri
District 131 Himadri
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Hill Station
Kufri
Views of snow covered mountains from Kufri
Views of snow covered mountains from Kufri
Nickname: 
Snow Queen
Kufri is located in Himachal Pradesh
Kufri
Kufri
Location in Himachal Pradesh
Kufri is located in India
Kufri
Kufri
Location in India
Coordinates: 31.0979°N 77.2678°E / 31.0979; 77.2678
CountryIndia
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictShimla
Elevation
2,289.048 m (7,510.000 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total1,148
Languages
 • OfficialHindi & English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region,[1] Kufri has a Himalayan wildlife zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh until 2007. During winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track.

Geography

Kufri is located at 31.10°N 77.25°E / 31.10; 77.25.[2] It has an average elevation of 2,720 metres (8923 feet).

History

The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal until the area was ceded to the British Raj as part of the Sugauli Treaty. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British 'discovered' it in 1819.

Places of interest

Kufri Fun Campus an amusement park to enjoy the whole day. This park is equipped with various rides, pools and world's highest go-kart track.

Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.

Indira Tourist Park

The Indira Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around.

Chini Bungalow

It is the Kufri bungalow which is very famous for its statues and architecture.

  • Bear in the Kufri zoo
    Bear in the Kufri zoo
  • Himalayas from Kufri
    Himalayas from Kufri
  • Male monal
    Male monal
  • Kufri Yak
    Kufri Yak

References
  1. "Kufri, Places to visit in Kufri, Tourist Places in Kufri Tourism". NomadLine.com, A traveller's Chronicle. NomadLine. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kufri
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