Jakhu Temple is located in the vibrant beauty of Shivalik Hill ranges. It is an old or ancient temple in Shimla which is dedicated to the Hindu God “Hanuman”. This sacred temple offers a mystical vibe to the devotees of the “Pawan Putra” that is Hanuman ji.
Jakhu Temple has the largest idol of God Hanuman in the whole world that attract many tourists or pilgrims throughout the year. It offers a great place to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and the sunset. The Jakhu temple is easily accessible by foot, taxi, horse and ropeway. Jakhu hill offers not only the views of Shimla but is also gives the beautiful view of the grand Shivalik mountain range.
Best Time to visit Jakhu Temple
Jakhu temple is visited any day because it is open 7 days a week and you can visit here throughout the year. The climate remains pleasant throughout the year. The place witness snowfall during the month of December to February. We suggest you to avoid travelling here in Monsoon.
Short Itinerary for Jakhu Temple Trek
Day 1:- Arrival at Shimla and trek to Jakhu Temple
Arrival at Shimla, Check-in to the hotel and take some rest. Start your trek to Jakhu temple. You can hire horse, ponies, porter etc if you are not able to trek. The ropeway ride is also available to reach Jakhu Temple. After reaching Jakhu Temple, take some blessing from God Hanuman ji and witness the beautiful view from the top of the Jakhu hill. Trek back to Shimla. Dinner and overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 2:- Departure
After breakfast, departure from Shimla. Our services will be finished here.
Location & How to Reach Jakhu Temple
By Air :- Jubbarhatti airport is the nearest airport to reach Jakhu Temple trek. It is located at a distance of 22 km away from Shimla. You can easily reach Shimla by hiring a private cab or using any public transport.
By Rail :- Shimla railway station is th enearest railway station for Jakhu Temple trek. There are quite a good number of trains available from the cities like Delhi and Calcutta. You can take a ride of toy train as well from Kalka Railway Station. You can easily reach Shimla by hiring a private cab or using any public transport.
By Road :- Shimla is well connected with the cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun and Kalka though roadways. You can hire taxis as well direct buses to reach Shimla.From Delhi, you can also take some luxury buses and cabs which will provide a comfortable journey.
Read How to Reach guide for Shimla.
What is Jakhu Temple famous for?
Jakhu Temple is popular place for following activities/ interests - Hiking, Pilgrimage, Religious, Temples.
