Jakhu Vacation in Shimla
The steep climb to Jakhu Hill, east of the city centre, will get you
the best view of Shimla from an altitude of 2,445m on your travel
vacation in Shimla.
An especially elevating sight to be seen from here is the sun rising.
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Main Attractions
The hill is topped by the Jakhu Temple which is dedicated to
the monkey god Hanuman (see Ramayana for more on this much loved god).
Since no temple in India goes without a legend, Jakhu has a story
too. It is said that Hanuman rested here on his way from the Himalayas
with the magical sanjeevani booti, the herb that saved Lakshman’s
life. Appropriately enough, there are many monkeys around the temple.
But these monkeys can be a real nuisance, so do be careful and keep
food out of sight and reach.
For those who need a helping hand with the climb, walking sticks are
available at teashops at the base.
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