Kufri travel guide
Snow hill
Kufri is a popular hill station near Shimla known for snow activities, panoramic Himalayan views, forested trails, winter sports, wildlife park, and apple orchards, attracting families, group travelers, and adventure enthusiasts seeking quick mountain getaways throughout the year.
Best time to visit Kufri
Apr–May and Oct are best; Mar, Jun, Sep and Nov are also good. Dec–Feb is freezing, with snow most likely in Jan–Feb; Jul–Aug brings heavy rain and landslides.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | mixed | -3–8 °C | 45 mm | medium | Snow most likely now; freezing nights; heavy falls can block the road from Shimla |
| February | mixed | -2–11 °C | 45 mm | low | Snow still likely and nights below freezing; slushy as it melts |
| March | good | 2–15 °C | 45 mm | low | Cool, with snow patches lingering early on; quiet before the summer rush |
| April | best | 6–20 °C | 35 mm | medium | Pleasant days and cold nights; good for the walk or ride up to Mahasu Peak |
| May | best | 10–24 °C | 50 mm | high | Mild days; school holidays bring big crowds from mid-May |
| June | good | 13–24 °C | 150 mm | high | Busy with day-trippers from Shimla; the monsoon usually arrives late in the month |
| July | mixed | 14–21 °C | 330 mm | low | Rain most days and thick mist; trails turn muddy and landslides can block roads |
| August | mixed | 13–20 °C | 320 mm | low | Heavy rain continues; muddy trails and views hidden in cloud |
| September | good | 11–19 °C | 160 mm | low | Rain eases through the month; green slopes and few visitors |
| October | best | 6–16 °C | 20 mm | medium | Dry and clear with wide Himalayan views; cool days and cold nights |
| November | good | 2–14 °C | 10 mm | low | Clear and cold, with frosty nights; quiet |
| December | mixed | -1–11 °C | 10 mm | medium | Freezing nights; snow possible late in the month; busy over Christmas–New Year |
How many days to spend in Kufri
A day covers the Himalayan Nature Park, Green Valley and the walk or pony ride up to Mahasu Peak; stay a second day for Chail or Hatu Peak near Narkanda.
How to reach Kufri
- By air: Chandigarh (IXC) — 130 km by road
- By train: Shimla (SML) — 16 km by road. Toy train from Kalka (KLK), the broad-gauge railhead
- By road: From Chandigarh — 130 km. Via Shimla
Getting around
Most visitors come by taxi or local bus from Shimla. The bazaar, nature park and Green Valley are close together; Mahasu Peak is a forest walk or pony ride.
Things to do in Kufri
- Mall Road — Market
- Sri Raghunath Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Chail Palace — Palace (1 h · ₹100)
- The Ridge — Ridge (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Great Himalayan National Park — National park (8 h · Paid entry)
- Bijlimahadev temple — Temple (4 h · Free entry)
- Gilbert Trail — Nature walk
- Chail Cricket Ground — Ground
- Mahashu Peak, Kufri — Peak (3 h · Free entry)
- Hatu Peak — Peak (2 h · Free entry)
- Shree Hanuman Temple, Jakhu, Shimla — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
- Sunset Point — Sunset (45 min · Free entry)
- Kali Tibba Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Himalayan Nature Park Kufri Zoo — Nature park (2.5 h · ₹50)
- Hatu mata temple, nihari — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
- Chanshal Pass — Mountain pass (2 h · Free entry)
- Kalka Shimla Railway — Heritage rail
- Tirthan River — River (5 h · Free entry)
- Dagshai — Cantonment
- Sidh Baba Ka Mandir — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Chail Sanctuary — Sanctuary (3 h · Free entry)
- Green Valley — Valley (30 min · Free entry)
- Jubbar — Lake
- Viceregal Lodge — Heritage (1.5 h · ₹200)
- Banjar Valley Hospital — Valley
- Timber Trail Kasauli — Ropeway (2.5 h · Paid entry)
- Sadhupul — River spot
- Fagu — Village
- Parashar Lake — Lake (3 h · Free entry)
- Hatkoti Temple Parking Lot — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Pabbar Valley — Valley (3 h · Free entry)
- Kais Dhar Trek — Meadow (5 h)
- Fort Nalagarh — Fort (1.5 h)
- Kandaghat — Town
- Annadale — Ground
- Karol tibba trekk route — Peak
- Waknaghat — Town
- Jubbal Palace — Palace (1 h)
- Tara Devi Temple — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
- Sainj Valley — Valley (6 h · Free entry)
- Dharampur — Town
- Salogra — Town
- Kharapathar — Village
- Chadwick Falls — Waterfall (2 h · Free entry)
- Parwanoo — Town
- Barog — Hill station
- Kotgarh — Village
- Deorighat — Ghat
- Nature Walking trail Glen Forest — Forest (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Solan — City
- Thanedar, narkanda — Village (2 h · Free entry)
- Summer Hill — Hill area
- Laxmi Narayan Temple Road — Temple
- Cantonment Board, Dagshai — Cantonment
- Jubbarhatti — Airport
- Nerwa — Town
- Shoghi — Hill town
- Bhuntar — Town
- GNTARDERS — Waterfall
- solan brewery — Brewery
- Rohru — Town
- Junga — Fort area
- Pabbar River — River (1 h · Free entry)
- Prospect Hill — Viewpoint (1 h · Free entry)
- Kotkhai — Town
- Kinnaur Gate (Photography Point) — Viewpoint (30 min · Free entry)
- The Army Heritage Museum Annandale Shimla — Museum (1 h)
- Central Research Institute, Kasauli, Main Campus — Institute
- Devidhar — Hill
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kufri?
Apr–May and Oct are best; Mar, Jun, Sep and Nov are also good. Dec–Feb is freezing, with snow most likely in Jan–Feb; Jul–Aug brings heavy rain and landslides.
How many days are enough for Kufri?
1–2 days. A day covers the Himalayan Nature Park, Green Valley and the walk or pony ride up to Mahasu Peak; stay a second day for Chail or Hatu Peak near Narkanda.
How do I reach Kufri?
By air: Chandigarh (IXC) — 130 km by road. By train: Shimla (SML) — 16 km by road. Toy train from Kalka (KLK), the broad-gauge railhead. By road: From Chandigarh — 130 km. Via Shimla.
What are the top things to do in Kufri?
Mall Road, Sri Raghunath Temple, Chail Palace, The Ridge, Great Himalayan National Park, Bijlimahadev temple.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.