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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = | ||
| native_name | | native_name = District 131 Himadri | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Hill Station | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = {{multiple image | align = center | total_width = 250 | image_style = | perrow = 1/2/2/2 | image1 = Kufri hills.jpg | alt1 = | ||
| image_alt | | image2 = Kufri Simla Himachal India (4).jpg | ||
| image_caption | | alt2 = | ||
| nickname | | image3 = 082 Kufri, Jan 1978 (51998130672).jpg | ||
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| pushpin_label_position | | image4 = Temple at Kufri.jpg}} | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | image_caption = '''From top, left to right:'''<br/> Views of distant mountains from Kufri; Kufri Fun World; Snow covered meadows on Mahasu peak; Mahasu Naag Temple atop of Mahasu peak | ||
| coordinates | | nickname = Snow Queen | ||
| subdivision_type | | pushpin_map = India Himachal Pradesh#India | ||
| subdivision_name | | pushpin_label_position = | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Himachal Pradesh]]##Location in India | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | coordinates = {{coord|31.0979|N|77.2678|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| established_title | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| established_date | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| founder | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| named_for | | subdivision_name1 = [[Himachal Pradesh]] | ||
| government_type | | subdivision_name2 = [[Shimla district|Shimla]] | ||
| governing_body | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
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| area_footnotes | | founder = | ||
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| elevation_m | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
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| population_as_of | | area_total_km2 = | ||
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| population_density_km2 | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| population_rank | | elevation_m = 2289.048 | ||
| population_demonym | | population_total = 1148 | ||
| demographics_type1 | | population_as_of = 2001 | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | population_footnotes = | ||
| timezone1 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| utc_offset1 | | population_rank = | ||
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| postal_code | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| registration_plate | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| website | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| footnotes | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| Facebook Page | | postal_code = | ||
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}} | | website = | ||
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | |||
| demographics1_title2 = Regional | |||
| demographics1_info2 = [[Mahasu Pahari]] (Keonthali)<ref>{{cite web| website=Literary Herald |title=Language and dialect of Himachal Pradesh |url=https://tlhjournal.com/uploads/products/35.shradha-shandil-article.pdf?utm_}}</ref> | |||
| Facebook Page = | |||
| official_name = Kufri | |||
}}{{Wide image|Shmla Panorama Updated.jpg|1000px|Views of distant Himalayan mountains from Kufri}} | |||
'''Kufri''' is a resort [[hill station]] in the district of [[Shimla district|Shimla]], India. It is located {{cvt|12|km}} from the state capital [[Shimla]] on the [[National Highway 5 (India)|National Highway 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,<ref>{{cite web|title=Kufri, Places to visit in Kufri, Tourist Places in Kufri Tourism|url=http://www.nomadline.com/tourist-places-to-visit-in-kufri/|website=NomadLine.com, A traveller's Chronicle|publisher=NomadLine|accessdate=6 April 2016|language=en-US|archive-date=17 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190917050149/http://www.nomadline.com/tourist-places-to-visit-in-kufri|url-status=live}}</ref> 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. | |||
The name Kufri is derived from the word ''kufr'' meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region,<ref>{{cite web|title=Kufri, Places to visit in Kufri, Tourist Places in Kufri Tourism|url=http://www.nomadline.com/tourist-places-to-visit-in-kufri/|website=NomadLine.com, A traveller's Chronicle|publisher=NomadLine|accessdate=6 April 2016|language=en-US}}</ref> 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. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Kufri is located at {{coord|31.10|N|77.25|E|}}.<ref> | [[File:Beautiful mountains of Shimla.jpg|thumb|Views from Kufri]] | ||
Kufri is located at {{coord|31.10|N|77.25|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Kufri.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kufri |access-date=9 August 2008 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193741/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Kufri.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It has an average elevation of 2,720 metres (8923 feet). | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Places of interest== | ==Places of interest== | ||
Kufri Fun Campus an amusement park to enjoy the whole day. This park is equipped with various rides, pools and world's highest go-kart track. | [[File:National Highway 22 - Kufri 2014-05-08 1714.JPG|thumb|278px|Kufri with NH-5, Shimla]]Kufri Fun Campus an amusement park to enjoy the whole day. This park is equipped with various rides, pools and world's highest go-kart track. | ||
Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri. | Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons category|Kufri}} | |||
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[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in India]] | [[Category:Ski areas and resorts in India]] | ||
[[Category:Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh]] | [[Category:Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Shimla district]] | [[Category:Shimla district]] | ||
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Kufri
District 131 Himadri | |
|---|---|
Hill Station | |
From top, left to right: Views of distant mountains from Kufri; Kufri Fun World; Snow covered meadows on Mahasu peak; Mahasu Naag Temple atop of Mahasu peak | |
| Nickname: Snow Queen | |
  Kufri Location in Himachal Pradesh  Kufri Location in India | |
| 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 |
| • Regional | Mahasu Pahari (Keonthali)[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway 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,[2] 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.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Kufri is located at 31°06′N 77°15′E / 31.10°N 77.25°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 2,720 metres (8923 feet).
History[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Kufri Fun Campus an amusement park to enjoy the whole day. This park is equipped with various rides, pools and world's highest go-kart track.
Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri.
Indira Tourist Park[edit | edit source]
The Indira Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around.
Chini Bungalow[edit | edit source]
It is the Kufri bungalow which is very famous for its statues and architecture.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Bear in the Kufri zoo -
Himalayas from Kufri -
Male monal -
Kufri Yak
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Language and dialect of Himachal Pradesh" (PDF). Literary Herald.
- ↑ "Kufri, Places to visit in Kufri, Tourist Places in Kufri Tourism". NomadLine.com, A traveller's Chronicle. NomadLine. Archived from the original on 17 September 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ↑ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kufri". Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2008.