Kufri, India

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native_name = Kotkhai | type = town | latd = 31.10 | longd = 77.25
state_name = Himachal Pradesh
district = Shimla
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altitude = 2290
population_as_of = 2001
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Kufri is a tiny hill station in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India. It is located 13 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No.22. The highest point in the surrounding regionfact|date=April 2007, Kufri has a Himalyan Wild Life Zoo which hosts rare Antelopes, Birds and rare feline species. Monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh, is also kept here. During winter a meandering path trough the potato plantations turns into a popular Ski track.

Geography

Kufri is located at coord|31.10|N|77.25|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Kufri.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kufri] ] . It has an average elevation of 2,743 metres (9,000 feet).

History

The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal until the area was ceded to the British Raj as part of the Sugauli Treaty. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British 'discovered' it in 1819.

Places of interest

Mahasu Peak

One can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.

Kufri Holiday Resort

[http://www.kufriholidayresort.com Kufri Holiday Resort]

Indira Tourist Park

The Indira Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around.

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