Jakhoo Temple
Location: Shimla
According to legend, Hanuman Ji met sage Yaksha Rishi here, who guided him toward the Sanjeevani mountain. The temple is an important pilgrimage site and attracts devotees and tourists throughout the year. The temple also offers panoramic views of Shimla and the surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Temple Details
Basic Information
Temple Name
Jakhoo Temple
Location
Shimla
District
Shimla
State
Himachal Pradesh
Architecture
Jakhoo Temple is built in traditional hill-style Hindu architecture. It is surrounded by dense deodar forests and is famous for its giant Hanuman statue, which is one of the tallest statues of Lord Hanuman in India.
Temple Gallery
Full Address
Jakhoo Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Temple Description
Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, situated on Jakhoo Hill, the highest peak in Shimla. It is believed that Hanuman Ji rested here while searching for the Sanjeevani herb during the Ramayana period.
Services & Facilities
Live DarshanPrasad DeliverySpecial PujaAbhishekDiya DonationAarti Booking
Aarti & Temple Timing
Temple Timing
Morning Darshan7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon Darshan12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Evening Darshan5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti Timing
Mangala Aarti3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Morning Aarti4:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sandhya Aarti7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shayan Aarti8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Explore Nearby
Tourist Attractions
- - Dwarka Beach
- - Bet Dwarka
- - Rukmini Devi Temple
Medical Stores
- - Dwarka Medical Store (0.4 km)
- - Vishnu Pharmacy (0.3 km)
Nearby ATMs
- - HDFC Bank ATM
- - Axis Bank ATM
- - Rukmini Devi Temple
Food
- - Dwarka Food Court (0.4 km)
- - Vishnu Bhojanalaya (0.3 km)
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Plan Your Route
FlightJamnagar Airport (JGA) - 45 km
TrainDwarka Railway Station - 10 km
BusDwarka Bus Stand - 12 km
Auto FareRs 200-300 (Round Trip)
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