Jakhu Hill, Shimla

#5 among attractions in Shimla

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Jakhu Hill is a place located in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh union territory) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 8018 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 31°6'5"N latitude and 77°11'1"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Jakhu Hill is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Rivoli Busstand (bus, 16 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Shri Hanuman Jakhu (monuments and statues, 1 min walk), Jakhu Temple (sacred and religious sites, 2 min walk), Indira Gandhi Medical College (memorial, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 31°6'5"N, 77°11'1"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, Shri Hanuman Jakhu.

1 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
27 min walk • Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo.
0.5 miNW
Church
Christ Church, Shimla
13 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.
~220 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Jakhu Temple, Shimla
2 min walk • 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.
~160 ftE
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.
~1870 ftN
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.
0.6 miW
31°6'16"N • 77°10'24"E
The Mall, Shimla
17 min walk • Neighbourhood
0.4 miW
31°6'8"N • 77°10'36"E
Johnnies wax museum, Shimla
11 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miW
Mountain railway with sweeping views
Kalka–Shimla Railway, Shimla
17 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.
1.1 miS
31°5'14"N • 77°10'36"E
Chadwick Falls, Shimla
27 min walk • Waterfall, Park
0.7 miW
31°6'19"N • 77°10'21"E
Scandal Point, Shimla
18 min walk • Neighbourhood
0.6 miW
31°6'17"N • 77°10'25"E
Gaiety Theater, Shimla
16 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jakhu Hill?

Nearby attractions include Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla (1 min walk), Jakhu Temple, Shimla (2 min walk), Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (10 min walk), Johnnies wax museum, Shimla (11 min walk).

How to get to Jakhu Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jakhu Hill:

Bus

Rivoli Busstand (16 min walk)
Bus to New ISBT (23 min walk)