

Shimla & Fagu
A winter workcation in the Queen of Hills — snow-covered Narkanda, a secret trail to Kufri, and villages lost under fresh snowfall.
Detailed Travel Guidebooks

Day-Wise Journey Route Map
Overnight Bus from Delhi → Arrival in Shimla
Traveled overnight from Jaipur, boarded a bus in Delhi and arrived in Shimla around 4 PM. The cold hit immediately — far colder than expected.
Read Detailed GuideFriends Arrive & Move to Fagu
Friends drove up in their own car. Relocated to the quiet village of Fagu near Kufri. Snow was already visible everywhere — the workcation officially began.
Read Detailed GuideWorkcation Routine — Snow Villages & Evening Walks
Work by day, hike by evening. The nearby villages were completely buried in snow while the sky stayed crisp and bright.
Read Detailed GuideLocal Hikes — Sunrises & Sunsets
Continued the workcation with morning treks and golden-hour hikes. The trails were quiet, the views were spectacular.
Read Detailed GuideNarkanda Day Trip & Snowfall Drama
Drove up to Narkanda in clear weather. On the return, heavy snowfall started mid-route — had to abandon the car near Theog and walk back through the blizzard.
Read Detailed GuideThe Secret Kufri Trek (Backside Trail)
2-3 hours of snowy trail through untouched forest from the backside — arriving at a crowded, touristy Kufri made the secluded hike feel even more special.
Read Detailed GuideDescend to Delhi — Back to the Plains
Left the mountains and headed back to Delhi. Stayed overnight in Noida before the final leg home.
Read Detailed GuideBack Home to Jaipur
Final drive from Noida to Jaipur — carrying snow-chilled memories and a workcation well done.
Read Detailed GuideKey Stops Covered
- Shimla (Mall Road)
- Fagu Village
- Kufri (via back trail)
- Narkanda
- Theog
Photo Journal Gallery
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