Kufri, the winter sports capital of Shimla, leaves each and every visitor splendid with its beautiful white cover of snow. It is a skier’s paradise. From the first snowfall of the year to the time the snow melts it is flocked by hundreds of skiers. Skiing is Kufri’s primary allure.History. 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 1819What is the best time to visit Kufri? The months of November through March, when Kufri has the most snowfall, are the finest times to visit. However, many people visit during the summer months of April through June since the weather in Kufri is excellent.The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning “lake” in the local language. It is the starting point of treks to Fagu, Shimla, Manali and Rewalsar. Kufri, along with Chail and Shimla forms the famous Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh.