Shimla and Fagu Workcation Notes

Notes from my workcation in Shimla, Fagu, and Kufri.


Trip Dates: Feb 20 - Feb 27, 2022

Trip Overview

Stayed in Shimla for one night and then moved to Fagu (near Kufri) for a workcation.

Day 1 (Feb 20): Arrival in Shimla

  • Traveled overnight from Jaipur.
  • Boarded a bus in the morning from Delhi and reached Shimla around 4 PM.
  • Shimla was unexpectedly very cold compared to what I had prepared for.

Day 2 (Feb 21): Move to Fagu

  • Friends arrived by their own self-driven car.
  • Moved to Fagu. Encountered visible snow there already.
  • Since it was a workcation, we started going for small hikes in the evenings.

Day 3 (Feb 22): Workcation Routine

  • Same itinerary: morning walks and evening walks.
  • The day was bright, but all the nearby villages were completely snow-covered.

Day 4 (Feb 23): Local Hikes

  • Continued the workcation routine with morning walks and evening treks.
  • Enjoyed local hikes, catching beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

Day 5 (Feb 24): Narkanda and Snowfall Adventure

  • Went to Narkanda.
  • On the return journey, encountered heavy snowfall.
  • Had to leave our car near Theog and walk back. It was a very thrilling and adventurous journey.

Day 6 (Feb 25): Snowy Trek to Kufri

  • Trekked to Kufri from the backside.
  • It was a snowy trek for about 2-3 hours with absolutely gem of views, and we had the trail all to ourselves.
  • Upon reaching Kufri, it was the usual crowded scene, making our secluded hike the highlight of the day.

Day 7 (Feb 26): Return Journey Begins

  • Left the mountains and went back to Delhi.
  • Stayed the night in Noida.

Day 8 (Feb 27): Back Home

  • Traveled from Noida back to Jaipur.