Jakhu Temple

Jakhu Temple is one of the oldest and most visited temples in Shimla, dedicated to Lord Hanuman and perched atop Jakhu Hill at an altitude of about 2,455 metres — the highest point in Shimla. According to legend, Hanuman rested here while searching for the Sanjeevani herb to save Lakshmana during the Ramayana. A massive 108-foot statue of Hanuman, visible from across Shimla, dominates the hilltop. The temple is surrounded by thick deodar forests and is home to a large troop of rhesus monkeys. The trek up offers panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges.