The Jakhoo Hill is the highest hill in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh which has an altitude around 2455 meters. A top view on the Shimla town as well as the religious importance of the hill makes it a popular attraction among the people.
It is in Jakhoo hill that dwells the oldest and world’s highest Hanuman statue on the highest altitude of 8100 feet. The statue itself has a height of 108 feet. According to popular belief, hanuman is believed to have been taken rest upon the jakhoo hill on his way to searching Sanjivani Booty. As Hanuman is a prominent deity in Hindu Mythology, thousands of people came here annually to offer prayers.
A well maintained, children’s theme park on the premises of the temple can give leisure time for your children as well. There is also a tea cafe to give you the taste of Himalaya and a wax museum adds another fun to the journey.
The Jakhoo ropeway is another major attraction here that adds another entertainment. A six-minute journey in this cable car in the queen hills helps people to reach the temple. The Gondola can be used to ride on the hill. All the magnificent snow-capped mountains, and forests down and you are in the cabs enjoying during your winter holidays, what could give you happiness other than this.
