Place of worship
Jakhu Temple
10 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Deepak Kumaar
January 13, 2021
jakhu temple has a great historical value and hindu devotion and it has bhandara on every tuesday to enjoy free meal . but you have to beaware of the monkey to dee around and special care for childs to be taken.
Saurav
February 5, 2020
This temple has the world's largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla. Visit the temple, to view this statue upright and strain your neck a bit admiring its magnificence
Vikram
June 11, 2022
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.[1] It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level.[2] Each year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.[3] Shri Hanuman Jakhu is a statue situated in the temple premises which is one of the tallest in the world. According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. At 108 feet (33 m), it surpasses the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which measures at 98 feet (30 m), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 crores. The public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan. The temple is accessible by foot, horse, taxi or ropeway. The Jakhu Ropeway is an aerial lift that links a point near the centre of Shimla to the temple.
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.[1] It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level.[2] Each year, a festival is held on Dussehra, befo…
Shivanshu
January 19, 2021
highest temple with the tallest idol of Lord Hanuman. can reach here via cable car starting from mall road via car/taxi or even via trek be careful with notorious monkeys around
Suresh
February 19, 2021
Jhaku is also a famous tourist place in shimla. You can reach jhaku from mall road. A must visit place just be a little careful of the friendly monkey's. A beautiful place.
Location
Shimla, HP