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 Things to do in Kufri Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 20 km from the state capital Shimla. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language.  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. Today, Kufri has already become one of the hotspot for Indian tourism. This hill station is one of the most visited holiday destinations. It opens a passage for the rest of the popular tourist destinations such as Shimla, Manali, and Rewalsar. Since there are various things to do in Kufri, one can spend quality time here.  Top 10 things to do when you are in Kufri: Hiking Hiking is the best way to explore through a thick forest of deodar and spiff up to the top. Mahasu Peak remains a ...

Shimla – The Queen of Hills Shimla  is an ideal destination to spend the summer season in India. The ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ in  Himachal Pradesh  is one of the favorite holiday getaways. Shimla  is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is s ituated at an altitude of 2,205 meters.  In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India.  The salubrious climate was in fact the reason that the British colonies settled here every summer.  After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.    The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. Things to do in Shimla: Hop on the Toy Train from Kalka to Shimla When India was under the influence of Britishers, Shimla (earlier called as Simla) was officially declared as the summer capital of the British Empire. During that ...