Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla

#4 among attractions in Shimla

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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. ()

Coordinates: 31°6'4"N, 77°11'2"E

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Shri Hanuman Jakhu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
28 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
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 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Jakhu Temple, Shimla
1 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.
~1950 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.
0.7 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
0.7 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.
1.1 miSW
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
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)

Which popular attractions are close to Shri Hanuman Jakhu?

Nearby attractions include Jakhu Temple, Shimla (1 min walk), Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (10 min walk), Johnnies wax museum, Shimla (11 min walk), Government College, Shimla (13 min walk).

How to get to Shri Hanuman Jakhu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shri Hanuman Jakhu:

Bus

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