Jakhoo Temple, The Ridge & The Mall
This particular post is about the places which we went to see on the last day of our trip, i.e 28th of January. And since these places don't really come under a particular city or village, I am not writing about what these places are. With that said, I will jump right into the places of interest. Jakhoo Temple & Jakhoo Hills Jakhoo Hills is a series of hills which is situated 2.5 KM from the Ridge, Shimla at a height of 2,455 meters ( 8,000 feet ) above sea level. It is Shimla's highest peak. Jakhoo/Jakhu Temple is a temple of Lord Hanuman which famously houses a 108 feet tall Hanuman idol. From the top, the total height comes out to be 8200 feet from sea level. This idol is said to be the highest point in Shimla. While the temple itself is not an epitome of architectural marvel per se, this 108 feet tall idol is truly impressive. The entrance of Jakhu Temple. The stairs take you to the idol. View of Jakhu hills. Zoomed in view of 108 feet tall Hanuman idol, a...