Kufri, India
Kufri
District 131 Himadri None | |
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Hill Station | |
| Kufri | |
Views of snow covered mountains from Kufri | |
| Nickname: Snow Queen | |
Location in Himachal Pradesh | |
| 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 (7,510.000 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 1,148 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi & English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 20 km (12 mi) from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No. 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.