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JAKHOO HILLS

JAKHOO HILLS

The highest peak of Shimla is the Jakhoo Hills. It is known for the Jakhoo Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The hill is submerged in a blanket of alpine trees. It is around 8000 feet high and is one of the most popular attractions at Shimla.

If you look above the tree line near the Christ Church, you will notice a 33m high statue of Lord Hanuman staring back at you. According to legends, Lord Hanuman stopped at Jakhoo hills to rest on his way to find the Sanjeevani plant for Lord Lakshmana. The temple retains an ancient charisma as it is situated at a significant distance from the town’s hustle and bustle. Temples are one of the main attractions in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal is considered to be connected with Indian mythologies like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Temples of gods and goddesses associated with these myths are visible throughout this destination.

Jakhoo hill is one of the famous attractions of Himachal. It is known for the Hanuman temple (the temple of the monkey god), which is believed to have been built to signify Lord Hanuman setting foot on the hills when he came searching for the Sanjeevani plant.

Legends say that the hills were massively huge until Lord Hanuman stepped on it and made it shrink. Today, the Jakhoo hill stands at 2,500 meters above sea level. The place hosts a 108-foot Hanuman statue, standing tall amidst the deodar trees. You will have to climb close to 300 steps to reach the location, which comes after a short trek. Dussehra, a festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil, is one of the events to look forward to at the temple.

It would be very unusual to find a town in India without a garish monument to belittle the beautiful natural scenery, and Jakhoo Hill is no exception. A newly built 33-meter statue of Lord Hanuman has been installed next to the temple.

The colossal statue of Lord Hanuman has been painted a vivid orange color. When viewed from Shimla, this gigantic statue can be seen towering above the natural greens of the pine tree canopy. To arrive at the temple, one can take a short cable car ride that goes to the top of the hill. The other option is the steep scenic hike that goes up the beautiful mountainside and starts next to the church.

If ever in Shimla, do not forget to visit the famous Jakhoo Hills for its scenic beauty, which makes it a popular tourist destination. Royale Retreat situated 3 km from Jakhoo Hills will help you have a memorable trip, especially in the summer.