Seven Hills Shimla: Kufri Day Trip Routes and Planning

Kufri is about 20 km from Shimla, along National Highway No. 22. The hill station sits at about 2,510 meters above sea level.

From hotel sidharth regency in Shimla, Kufri makes a practical day trip; the hotel is in the city, while the route to Kufri follows the highway toward Fagu. Build your day around the road journey and the places you plan to visit rather than treating the distance as time spent at the destination.

You can reach Kufri from Shimla by cab or Himachal Transport bus. Cabs are available from Shimla’s old bus stand or ISBT, while buses depart from Lakkar Bazar bus stand.

Cab from Shimla

For a cab, head to Shimla’s old bus stand or ISBT. This option lets you travel directly toward Kufri without first changing bus stands.

Himachal Transport bus

Buses to Kufri leave from Lakkar Bazar bus stand. It is around 1.5 km from Shimla’s old bus stand, so account for the transfer across town if you are starting there. The bus service is frequent, though schedules can change.

Kufri also serves as a starting point for treks to Fagu, Shimla, Manali and Rewalsar. If your plan includes a trek, choose your route and transport before setting out so your return arrangements fit the outing.

The Himalayan Nature Park and outdoor activities at Kufri Fun World give you two distinct ways to spend time in the area. The park is home to more than 180 species of birds and animals, while Kufri Fun World has a go-kart track and other activities.

To visit the Himalayan Nature Park, plan your arrival around its seasonal opening hours. Summer hours (April–September) are 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and winter hours (October–March) are 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; the park is closed Tuesday. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Zoo hours are also given as 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. every day except Tuesday. Online ticket and jungle safari booking is available through the Shimla Wildlife Division’s official website; check the official site before you go.

Kufri Fun World is adjacent to NH 05 on the Shimla–Fagu road. Its location makes it possible to combine its activities with a drive through the area, though the day’s sequence depends on which attraction you choose first.

Kufri’s Winter Sports Festival takes place each February. It is a yearly winter sports festival and a recurring seasonal feature.

For a visit to the Himalayan Nature Park, the seasonal schedule changes between summer and winter, and the park is closed on Tuesdays. Confirm the current details with the Shimla Wildlife Division before you travel, especially if the park is central to your plan.

Choose your return transport before leaving Shimla: a cab can take you back toward the city, while the bus option starts from Lakkar Bazar. If you travelled by bus, allow for the journey back to that stand before continuing elsewhere in Shimla.

If you are extending your time outside the city, Mashobra and Naldehra are other day-trip destinations from Shimla. Things to do in Mashobra on a day trip include options for planning time beyond the city.