Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

Visiting Kufri – How To Reach Kufri

Air Travel to Kufri – The nearest airport for Shimla is the Jubberhatti Airport, situated 22 km from Shimla. Daily commercial service is operational at the Jubberhatti Airport to and from Delhi, by Kingfisher. Owing to the runway space only a turboprop Dornier aircraft can land here.

Land Travel to Kufri– There is regular bus and taxi services via road. Shimla is connected by a national highway. Majorly long route government transportation buses are available but you can also travel through Volvo buses. From Shimla it would take 15 km to Kufri.

Train Travel to Kufri – UNESCO has granted Kalka-Shimla Railway the status of World Heritage Site. The meandering narrow gauges railway experience through the toy train will take you back to the British Raj. As the train passes tunnel after tunnel you’ll reach one step closer to your destination “Shimla”. There are four train services per day mainly Kalka Shimla Passenger, Shivalik Deluxe Express, Kalka Shimla Mail and Himalayan Queen Express. From Shimla you can opt for cab and it would take almost 40 minutes to reach kufri

Hotels & Hospitality in Kufri – This list includes nearby hotels of Shimla categorized according to your budget.

• Luxury – The Wood Stay Resort and Alpine woods Hotel Kufri
• Mid Range – Kufri Holiday Resort and Koti Village Resort 
• Economical – Hotel Kufri Heights and Hotel Vatika View

 4 Reasons why kufri is so famous in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh:

1. Skiing
2. Yak Rides
3. Kufri Fun World
4. Horse Riding

1. Skiing 
   It is basically the skiing capital of Shimla, attributable to the lovely inclines, the high height and frigid pinnacles that make the scene. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished skier, Kufri has an assortment of ski objections to bring to the table. Truth be told, each colder time of year, the travel industry branch of Himachal Pradesh even puts together a colder time of year sports celebration. Other than skiing, you can likewise have a go at sledding, where you slide downhill on a sledge. The ideal opportunity to take a stab at skiing in Kufri would be top winters, i.e., from mid-December to early February, when a thick, new cover of snow rugs everything.

2. Yak Rides 
   Quite possibly the most novel and fascinating activities in Kufri is to take a yak ride, an encounter altogether not the same as horseback rides. Kufri is one of the uncommon few spots in India where yak rides are conceivable. Best experienced during winters, it is genuinely entrancing to perceive how yaks work in the frigid climate of Kufri. The Movement and The travel industry Division of Himachal Pradesh effectively coordinates yak rides each year, particularly during top winters. While it is an enhancing experience, you should regard yaks and different creatures that flourish here. Try not to disturb them, as they can be hazardous when fomented.

3. Kufri Fun World
   If you’re looking for some adventure related activities in mountains then this place is a must go place in Shimla. The Kufri fun world allows you to do all season adventure activities and snow activities in winters like skiing, ice skating etc.

4. Horse Riding
   Kufri is a perfect day out destination, and one of the most visited places visited by the tourists that plan for their Shimla trip. Horseback riding is the best feeling, combined with little joys. You can spend 2 to 3 hours.