Jakhu Temple Shimla

At the top of the famous Jakhu hill is located the famous Jakhu Temple of Shimla. It is hardly 2 kilometers from the Ridge and is an uphill climb through the beautiful deodar trees. The Jakhu Temple of Simla is dedicated to the monkey God, Hanuman. The Jakhu temple is located at a height of 2455 meters and is situated on the highest peak in Shimla. The scenic view that surrounds this beautiful temple of India is absolutely breath taking and splendid.

The temple has an interesting legend behind it. It is said that a deadly arrow injured Lord Rama's brother Lakshmana when he was fighting the battle with the demon king Ravana. A priest diagnosed Lakshmana and said that he needed a particular Sanjeevani herb from the Himalayas to cure Lakshmana. Hanuman was sent to get that herb from he lofty mountains. Upon reaching the Himalayas, Hanuman couldn't make out as to which herb was the Sanjeevani. So he dug up the entire mountain and flew back to where Lakshmana was lying injured.

History:- The Jakhoo hills and the Jakhoo temple surroundings are the abode of a lot of monkeys and their families. One can see the monkeys enjoy their life here with no fear. Jakhoo temple is a beautiful temple located atop of Jakhoo hills dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Jakhoo hill is the highest peak in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh state, India. Monkey see, monkey do. Here is a monkey who has observed humans at a public tap and learned the trick to quench his thirst