Kufri

Kufri is a tiny hill station located 19 km from Shimla on the National Highway No.22. The highest point in the surrounding region[citation needed], Kufri has a Himalyan Wild Life Zoo which hosts rare Antelopes, Birds and rare feline species. Monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh, is also kept here. During winter a meandring path trough the potato plantations turns into a popular Ski track.

The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British 'discovered' it in 1819.