3-Day Kufri Fagu Tatakandi Camping Trek from Shimla

Activities:

Arrive in Shimla by noon or evening and transfer to Kufri hill station, where chances of snow are high in January.

Check in to a cozy resort or homestay in Kufri.

Visit:

✅ Kufri View Point and Sunset Point

✅ Indira Tourist Park (optional yak ride)

✅ Adventure Park (zipline/ATV - if open)

Evening Experience:

Bonfire with light music at the hotel.

Enjoy a hot Himachali dinner and try Siddu, Rajma Chawal, and Tudkiya Bhat.

Meals: Dinner

Night Stay: Kufri

Trek Distance: ~9-10 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Altitude Gain: ~350-400 m

Morning:

Enjoy an early breakfast.

Attend a safety and briefing session with the trek leader.

Start the trek from Kufri by 9:00 AM through a forest trail.

Trek Highlights:

Walk through dense pine, cedar, and oak forests.

Cross charming small hamlets around Fagu.

Enjoy endless snow-covered slopes in January.

Follow a less crowded, peaceful, and scenic route.

Stop for Lunch (Packed):

Snow picnic at Fagu meadows.

Reach Tatakandi Hilltop Camp (Around 3 PM):

Check in to alpine tents.

Enjoy welcome herbal tea and snacks.

Evening Experience at Camp:

Bonfire under a star-lit sky.

Light music, storytelling, and local folk tales.

Outdoor mountain dinner that is simple and warm.

Optional Activities (Weather Permitting):

Short sunset hike to the ridge (15-20 min).

Stargazing experience under clear January skies.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Night Stay: Campsite at Tatakandi

Early Morning:

Wake up for a golden sunrise and panoramic views of the snow peaks.

Enjoy tea and breakfast at camp.

Descend Trek:

Begin a 2.5-3 hour descent to the base village near Kufri.

Drive to Shimla:

Private car pick-up and transfer to Shimla.

The tour ends by 11 AM, and the rest of the day is free for Mall Road or your return journey.

Meals: Breakfast