attraction · Shimla Hills · 2,720 m

Taxi to Kufri

Kufri at 2,720 m is Shimla's closest snow point. Himalayan Nature Park, adventure park, and winter sledging. Weekend crowds are heavy — start early from Shimla.

Best time
Dec–Feb for snow, Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct otherwise.
Altitude
2,720 m
Region
Shimla Hills
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Kufri

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Shimla14 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Chandigarh95 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Mandi116 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kullu150 km5 hrs2,6003,3004,000Details
Kasol158 km5 hrs2,7003,4004,200Details
Manali198 km6 hrs3,4004,3005,300Details
Dharamshala238 km7 hrs4,0005,0006,200Details
Delhi428 km13 hrs7,8009,80012,100Details

Why visit Kufri

  • Himalayan Nature Park (snow leopard, ibex)
  • Sledding & tobogganing (winter)
  • Adventure park zipline
  • Mahasu Peak trek (2 km)
  • Green Valley viewpoint
  • Only 16 km from Shimla Mall
Practical note: Park entry ₹50. Yak/pony rides pay-per-ride. Weekend traffic jams — leave Shimla by 8 am.

Which vehicle for Kufri?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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