It's worth going to Kufri only when it snows there. Kufri is a nice place but you need to be bit cautious of the pony riders there.
As soon as you will reach Kufri via taxi, they will drop you at the place full of pony riders. Mostly Pony riders are greedy and will propose you to get package worth Rs 4500 or Rs 3500 for suit, pony, boots etc... Your taxi driver is also getting commissions from the guy and might tell you that this is right.
The actual rate for pony is Rs 380 for full trip and Rs 250 for small trip. Now, even if you tell them the standard rates, they might just propose you another package of Rs 550. There is no package like that and its a sham. Basically they need to show everything if you take Rs 380 package.
The rent for a pair of boots is Rs 100 per person. Make sure you wear the right size so that you are comfortable while you walk and travel on pony.
Now what is the difference between Rs 250 package and Rs 380 package.
The Story what pony Riders will tell:
Rs 380 one includes everything including the top Hill. We will take you to the top. There is no time restriction. In Rs 250 package you will just have small pony ride and that is it. Skeeing and Fagu Valley is not included.
What They Actually Mean:
In Rs 380 package they will take you directly to Fagu Valley and drop you at Kufri Fun World gate. They will tell you to call them up when you are done with roaming around. Make sure you have their number. You can also find number of pony rider on the ticket given to you at the time of hiring the pony. If you have opted for Rs 250 package they will take you for 20 minutes ride on pony and drop you at place full of snow. The will not take you to Kufri Fun World (depends on mood of pony rider).
What is it supposed to be:
If you have taken Rs 250 package you are eligible to go till Kufri Fun World Entry Ticket Counter and if you have taken Rs 380 package you can go till top peak of Kufri. Basically the only difference between these two packages is the peak point which pony drivers will rarely take you to. Other difference is the time limit. In Rs 250 package there is time limit of 2 hrs. All the details are written on the ticket you take. All the places and tourist points are mentioned on the ticket itself so read the ticket carefully.
What to do at Kufri ?
There are a few things you can do in Kufri. Most of the things are at Fagu Valley. You can see 10 famous spots around Shimla and in Himalayas via telescope. The charges for the same are Rs100 per person. there is a shooting spot where you can shoot some bottles and stuff. nothing great but depends upon your choice. Going further you will find place to get yourself clicked on Yak and with Himachali dresses on. Once your pony driver drops you are at Fagu Valley your pony rider will ask you to call him on his phone 20 minutes before you wish to leave. Ask him to stay there itself as there is not much to do at Fagu valley. 30 minutes are just enough. Ask him to drop you at entrance gate of Kufri fun World and then go wherever he wants to and give him a call 30 minutes before you leave Kufri Fun World. Make sure you tell him to meet you at the spot where he dropped you.
The Kufri Fun World
There are various entry rates to Kufri Fun World . The minimum entry ticket is of Rs 100. If skeeing is available, you must try it. The ticket for skeeing costs Rupees 300 per person for 30 minutes. Ask them to increase the time and they might as well do 40 minutes for you. There are packages for swings and go karting as well. If you wish to go kart make, you may like to ask if there is any snow on track. Most of the times there is no snow on it. Kufri Fun world is place for good photographs if you are with the family. People do sit in dummy helicopter and get themselves clicked.
As soon as you will reach Kufri via taxi, they will drop you at the place full of pony riders. Mostly Pony riders are greedy and will propose you to get package worth Rs 4500 or Rs 3500 for suit, pony, boots etc... Your taxi driver is also getting commissions from the guy and might tell you that this is right.
The actual rate for pony is Rs 380 for full trip and Rs 250 for small trip. Now, even if you tell them the standard rates, they might just propose you another package of Rs 550. There is no package like that and its a sham. Basically they need to show everything if you take Rs 380 package.
The rent for a pair of boots is Rs 100 per person. Make sure you wear the right size so that you are comfortable while you walk and travel on pony.
Now what is the difference between Rs 250 package and Rs 380 package.
The Story what pony Riders will tell:
Rs 380 one includes everything including the top Hill. We will take you to the top. There is no time restriction. In Rs 250 package you will just have small pony ride and that is it. Skeeing and Fagu Valley is not included.
What They Actually Mean:
In Rs 380 package they will take you directly to Fagu Valley and drop you at Kufri Fun World gate. They will tell you to call them up when you are done with roaming around. Make sure you have their number. You can also find number of pony rider on the ticket given to you at the time of hiring the pony. If you have opted for Rs 250 package they will take you for 20 minutes ride on pony and drop you at place full of snow. The will not take you to Kufri Fun World (depends on mood of pony rider).
What is it supposed to be:
If you have taken Rs 250 package you are eligible to go till Kufri Fun World Entry Ticket Counter and if you have taken Rs 380 package you can go till top peak of Kufri. Basically the only difference between these two packages is the peak point which pony drivers will rarely take you to. Other difference is the time limit. In Rs 250 package there is time limit of 2 hrs. All the details are written on the ticket you take. All the places and tourist points are mentioned on the ticket itself so read the ticket carefully.
What to do at Kufri ?
There are a few things you can do in Kufri. Most of the things are at Fagu Valley. You can see 10 famous spots around Shimla and in Himalayas via telescope. The charges for the same are Rs100 per person. there is a shooting spot where you can shoot some bottles and stuff. nothing great but depends upon your choice. Going further you will find place to get yourself clicked on Yak and with Himachali dresses on. Once your pony driver drops you are at Fagu Valley your pony rider will ask you to call him on his phone 20 minutes before you wish to leave. Ask him to stay there itself as there is not much to do at Fagu valley. 30 minutes are just enough. Ask him to drop you at entrance gate of Kufri fun World and then go wherever he wants to and give him a call 30 minutes before you leave Kufri Fun World. Make sure you tell him to meet you at the spot where he dropped you.
The Kufri Fun World
There are various entry rates to Kufri Fun World . The minimum entry ticket is of Rs 100. If skeeing is available, you must try it. The ticket for skeeing costs Rupees 300 per person for 30 minutes. Ask them to increase the time and they might as well do 40 minutes for you. There are packages for swings and go karting as well. If you wish to go kart make, you may like to ask if there is any snow on track. Most of the times there is no snow on it. Kufri Fun world is place for good photographs if you are with the family. People do sit in dummy helicopter and get themselves clicked.