Jakhu Temple, Shimla

Name: Jakhu Temple
Address: Jakhu Hill, Shimla, India
Telephone: +91 94112 81086

#3 among attractions in Shimla

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level. Each year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale. Shri Hanuman Jakhu is a statue situated in the temple premises which is one of the tallest in the world. ()

Coordinates: 31°6'3"N, 77°11'2"E

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Jakhu HillShimla India

Contact

+91 94112 81086

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Jakhu Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Indira Gandhi Medical College.

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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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0.5 miNW
Church
Christ Church, Shimla
14 min walk • Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Dr.
~110 ftN
Monuments and statues
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla
1 min walk • Shri Hanuman Jakhu, deemed to be as the Pride of Shimla, is a statue of Lord Hanuman situated under the periphery of Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill in Shimla. It is one of the tallest statues in the world with the height of 33 metres.
0.4 miN
Memorial
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
10 min walk • Indira Gandhi Medical College, formerly the Himachal Pradesh Medical College, formerly known as Snowdown, located in Snowdown area of Lakkar Bazaar, is a state-owned medical college and hospital in Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.
0.7 miW
31°6'16"N • 77°10'24"E
The Mall, Shimla
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0.4 miW
31°6'8"N • 77°10'36"E
Johnnies wax museum, Shimla
12 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miW
Mountain railway with sweeping views
Kalka–Shimla Railway, Shimla
18 min walk • The Kalka–Shimla railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages.
1 miSW
31°5'14"N • 77°10'36"E
Chadwick Falls, Shimla
27 min walk • Waterfall, Park
0.7 miNW
31°6'19"N • 77°10'21"E
Scandal Point, Shimla
19 min walk • Neighbourhood
0.7 miW
31°6'17"N • 77°10'25"E
Gaiety Theater, Shimla
17 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1 miE
31°6'20"N • 77°12'1"E
Dhingu Mandir, Shimla
26 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jakhu Temple open?

Jakhu Temple is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Jakhu Temple?

Nearby attractions include Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla (1 min walk), Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (10 min walk), Johnnies wax museum, Shimla (12 min walk), Government College, Shimla (13 min walk).

How to get to Jakhu Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jakhu Temple:

Bus

Rivoli Busstand (17 min walk)
Bus to New ISBT (24 min walk)