Pleasant weather, scenic views draw tourist rush to Shimla and Kufri amid plains heatwave

Amid soaring temperatures in the plains tourists are flocking in large numbers to the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh particularly Shimla and the nearby tourist hotspot of Kufri to escape the heat and enjoy the regions pleasant weather scenic landscapes and adventure activitiesThe cool temperatures breathtaking mountain views and adventure experiences are attracting visitors from across northern India One of the major attractions in Kufri remains horse riding which takes tourists to elevations of nearly 10000 feet offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountainsSpeaking to ANI tourist Gautam from Amritsar Punjab said It feels wonderful to be here The weather is excellent and we are enjoying a lot The people here are also very good and cooperative Himachal Pradesh is one of the best tourist destinations We are enjoying our time in Kufri and ShimlaWe are climbing the hills exploring the area and riding horses Back home temperatures are around 40 to 42 degrees Celsius while here it feels close to 18 degrees I would encourage everyone to visit this beautiful placeAnother tourist Vineet Chaudhary from Noida Uttar Pradesh told ANI We are having a great time here We went to higher altitudes and enjoyed the experience immenselyThe temperature is very pleasant and drops to around 12 degrees Celsius at night Initially horse riding felt a little scary but it turned out to be a memorable experience We came here during our childrens vacation and would recommend others to spend their holidays in Himachal as wellMihika a tourist from Moradabad Uttar Pradesh who is spending her vacation in Kufri said I am enjoying my visit here Horse riding was a wonderful experience and the climate is excellent The weather here is much better than in Moradabad I would definitely recommend my friends to come and experience this beautiful destination She saidSumit Singh a tourist from Chandigarh also expressed his excitement while speaking to ANI It feels amazing to be here The weather is much cooler compared to the intense heat in the plains I visited Kufri for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the mountains and various recreational activities available here he saidThe surge in tourist arrivals has brought cheer to people associated with the tourism industry who report strong business activity during both weekdays and weekendsSpeaking to ANI travel operator Virender Rawat said A large number of tourists are visiting Kufri due to the extreme heat in the plains and the pleasant weather conditions here We offer various adventure activities and tourists can enjoy horse rides to Mahasu Peak from where they get a spectacular 360degree view of the surrounding mountains Visitors also enjoy apple orchards and other adventure attractions Tourismrelated businesses are performing very well this season he saidAccording to local stakeholders around 1000 to 1200 people are directly associated with tourismrelated activities in the Kufri area including adventure sports horse riding photography hotels and other servicesThey say that business this year has been better than in previous years with increased tourist footfall and improved cooperation among stakeholders contributing to a successful seasonWith temperatures continuing to soar across northern Indias plains Himachal Pradeshs cool climate and natural beauty are expected to keep drawing visitors throughout the summer seasonThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever