Travel blog
Honest, practical guides to Kufri and the Shimla hills — where to go, what to eat, when it snows and how to plan.
Start here · Kufri Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan a trip to Kufri near Shimla — how to get there, when to go for snow or sunshine, what to see, what to eat and how long to stay.
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Read the guideWhen to expect snow in Kufri, what the roads are like, what to pack and how to plan a safe, enjoyable winter trip with family or friends.
3 min read · Read the guide: Kufri in Winter: When It Snows, What to Pack and How to Plan a Snow Trip
A practical list of the best things to do in Kufri and right around it — with distances, timings, tips for families and what changes in the snow season.
4 min read · Read the guide: Things to Do in Kufri: Mahasu Peak, Himalayan Nature Park, Snow Activities and More
The best day trips from Kufri, with real road distances, what to see in each place and how to plan the day.
4 min read · Read the guide: Day Trips from Kufri: Narkanda and Hatu Peak, Chail, Naldehra, Tattapani and Mashobra
Siddu, babru, dham, madra, chha gosht and more — what Himachali food is, which dishes to look for near Shimla and Kufri, and how to enjoy them.
3 min read · Read the guide: Himachali Food Guide: Local Dishes to Try Around Shimla and Kufri
Just past Kufri on NH 5, Fagu and Theog offer calmer views, farm country and apple orchards. Here's what to see and why it makes a good base.
3 min read · Read the guide: Fagu and Theog: The Quieter Side of Kufri
When apples are harvested around Theog, Narkanda and Kotgarh, how Samuel Stokes brought Red Delicious to Himachal, and how to plan an orchard trip from Kufri.
3 min read · Read the guide: Apple Season Near Shimla: When to Visit Himachal's Orchards and the Story Behind Them
Travelling with 10 or more people? How to plan rooms, food, cars and days out so a group trip to Kufri feels easy for everyone.
2 min read · Read the guide: Planning a Group Trip to Kufri: A Practical Checklist for Families and Friends
Space, privacy, a kitchen and a host who knows the hills — what a homestay offers that a hotel room often cannot, and what to check before you book.
2 min read · Read the guide: Homestay or Hotel in Kufri? How to Choose the Right Stay
Explore Pinewood's rooms, or just ask your host.
