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Hill station 12 km from Shimla on NH5; Mahasu peak, horse rides, Himalayan Nature Park and winter skiing.
Kufri lies about 12 km beyond Shimla on the Hindustan–Tibet road. Mahasu peak, its highest point, has the Mahasu Naag temple. Near it are Indira Tourist Park and the Himalayan Nature Park. In winter a path through potato fields is used as a ski run.
Highlights
- Mahasu peak
- Himalayan Nature Park
- Winter ski track
Around it
Within 1 km of Kufri.
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