108 Feet Hanuman Temple , Shimla

Often you must have seen the giant vermilion statue of Hanuman ji in social media which is located in Shimla. This 108 feet high statue
can be seen from any corner of Shimla. This giant statue is located in the Jakhu temple, which is situated on the Jakhu mountain at an altitude of 8040 feet above sea level. So let us know what was the reason behind the establishment of this divine temple? And how is it related to Hanuman ji?

When Hanuman ji Reached Shimla

• There was a war going on between Lord Rama and Lanka King Ravana. Even after the war went on for many days, when Ravana's army was looking weak in front of Lord Rama's monkey army. Then Ravana's son Meghnad fired a Shakti arrow at Laxman, due to which he fainted. At the behest of the doctor, Hanuman ji set out to bring Sanjeevani herb from the Himalayas for the treatment of Laxman.
• Hanuman ji, going through the sky, saw a Yaksha sage doing penance on Jakhu mountain. Hanuman ji landed at this place after taking rest on the way and asking the address of Sanjivani Booti. After getting information about Sanjivani from Yaksha Rishi, Hanuman ji promised to meet him again.
• Due to the illusion of a demon named Kalnemi, Hanuman ji was delayed for some time, so he returned by a short route and could not meet Yaksha Rishi as per his promise. The sages got upset on this. To remove his distraction, finally Hanuman ji appeared to Yaksha Rishi. After this the self-manifested idol of Hanuman ji appeared at this place. Taking this, Yaksha Rishi got this temple built for Hanuman ji. This Swayambhu statue of Hanuman ji is still installed in the courtyard of the temple.
• Later, when the number of devotees increased in the temple, then a huge 108 feet statue of Hanuman ji was built here. This statue is so huge that it can be seen from almost every corner of Shimla. This statue, called the 'Pride of Shimla', is one of the tallest statues in the world. Devotees visiting Himachal Pradesh must visit this Hanuman temple in Shimla.

Basic Information of Jakhu Temple

2 Facts about Jakhu Temple in Shimla

1. Dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman, Jakhu Temple is an old shrine.
2. It is located at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level on Jakhoo Hill, Shimla's highest point, 2.5 km to the east of the Ridge.

Things to do at Jakhu’s Temple

• Take Ride Ropeway , Jakhu Ropeway takes just six minutes to The fastest from Ridge to Jakhu Shrine Hanuman Ji Statue.

Things not to do at Jakhu’s Temple

• Don't bring anything with you when you go to the Temple visit.
• While travelling, try to prevent making eye contact with any monkeys.
• To keep them away, you can also rent a stick for INR 10.

Open Closed Timing

When You Visit Hanuman Temple then visit Nearby Attractions

Tips for visiting at Jakhu’s Temple

• Wear comfortable shoes so you can walk easily because the region is hilly.
• Before you enter the Temple, take off your sandals.

How to reach Jakhu’s Temple

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. There is an airport which is located at Jubarhatti, 23 km from the city. Air service is available from Delhi to reach here. Chandigarh is also the nearest airport to Shimla. Shimla is also connected to major cities of the country by rail. Shimla's rail line is world famous for its beauty. Kalka-Shimla Rail Line has got the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site

Shimla is connected by road to all major cities of North India. Chandigarh is the nearest major city to Shimla which is at a distance of 120 km from here. The distance from Delhi to Shimla is approximately 380 km, but there are many modes of transport available to reach Shimla from Delhi.