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Label : Top Attraction

Tags : Temple

Timings : 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee : No entry fee

Ticket Price of Ropeway : Adults- INR 250
Children (3-12 years) - INR 200
Children (below 3 years) - Free

Style: : Kath kuni architecture

Deity: : Lord Hanuman

Height (max): : 108 ft

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Jakhoo Temple, Shimla Overview

Set amidst the lush green background of the Shivalik hill ranges, the highest point in Shimla, the Jakhu Temple is an ancient site dedicated to the Hindu god - Hanuman. Jakhu Temple has the world's largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla.

Overlooking the sister town of Sanjauli, the amazing setting of Jakhoo Temple in the thick of beautiful Deodar trees is complemented with an abundant monkey population in and around the Jakhoo Hill area.

It is located approximately 2 kilometres from the Ridge in Shimla's centre, a journey of about 30 minutes. According to the legend that surrounds Jakhu Temple, Lord Hanuman stopped at this spot to take some rest before resuming his search for the Sanjeevani Booti to revive Lord Lakshman.

Must Know Before You Visit Jakhoo Temple

Note :

  1. Jakhoo Temple on top of the hill is a short ride away from the Shimla city centre. You can either hire a taxi, get a pony or walk the picturesque trail of 2 kilometres up the hill in order to reach Jakhoo Temple. A rope/cable car is also available to reach the top.
  2. Sometimes, the monkeys here can be quite a hassle to deal with and could snatch anything you might to be carrying or wearing. So, beware of your surroundings and carry a stick to keep them away. They also generously accept eatables given to them by people!
  3. There are several eateries at the temple site, so you needn't worry about carrying food. 
  4. It is considered good luck to ring the temple bell before exiting the premises.

Jakhoo Temple Highlights

1. Jakhoo Ropeway, Shimla

Jakhoo Ropeway, Shimla
The vintage British-era architecture coupled with the scenic views of the Himalayan landscape is thoroughly enjoyed by the ropeway cable car from the bottom of the hill to the top. The ride timings ar (Read More)e from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (i.e. until sunset). The ticket prices vary according to the age. It is free for children below 3 years of age and costs INR 200 for children between 3-12 years. For adults, the cost of the ticket is INR 250.
All these are one-way prices.

2. Dussehra Celebrations

Dussehra Celebrations
The festival of Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is celebrated on a grand scale during the month of October/September at the Jakhoo Temple because of Lord Hanuman's heroic feats in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. D (Read More)ussehra marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

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Jakhoo Temple Reviews

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Tina Garg

on Jakhoo Temple 6 years ago
If you want to witness satisfaction and serenity, then this is the place I would advise you to visit. The temple of Hindu Lord Hanumana, you don't need to be a passionate devotee to visit here. It's (Read More)much more about than just worshipping God. The place is full of monkeys and they will accompany you while walking up the hills to reach there. If you don't want to walk, then you can hire a cab also. A useful tip is don't carry anything including your camera and mobile because the monkeys can snatch it away. Travel light.

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