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Kufri

Popular highland stop near Shimla for views, snow-season visits and paid activities.

Photo: Jeyasree S.B · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

A short climb above Shimla can reveal snowy ridges when winter settles over the hills.

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02 — About

About Kufri

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03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter for snow; spring/summer for greenery
Time of day
Morning to avoid traffic
Crowds
Very high in holidays

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
2–4 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Adventure parks, rides and animal-related activities may be paid
Parking
Parking congestion is common on busy days.
Permits
No general permit known; follow local and wildlife rules.

On the ground

Local food
Siddu, chana madra, tea

Stay safe

Snow/ice can make paths slippery; use reputable activity operators.

Where it is

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

31.10° N 77.27° E

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