Kufri, India
Kufri
District 131 Himadri | |
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Hill Station | |
From top, left to right: Views of distant mountains from Kufri; Kufri Fun World; Snow covered meadows on Mahasu peak; Mahasu Naag Temple atop of Mahasu peak | |
| Nickname: Snow Queen | |
Kufri Location in Himachal Pradesh Kufri Location in India | |
| Coordinates: 31°05′52″N 77°16′04″E / 31.0979°N 77.2678°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Shimla |
| Elevation | 2,289.048 m (7,510.00 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 1,148 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Mahasu Pahari (Keonthali) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway 5 (also known as Hindustan-Tibet road). 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.
The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region, 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.