Jakhoo Hill of Shimla
The Jakhoo Hill or the Jakhoo Temple is 2 kms. from Shimla, at a height of 8000 ft, Jakhu Hill or Jakhoo Temple is the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. There is an old temple at this point dedicated to Hanuman, whose descendants, the monkeys wait cheerfully around and expect a bite from the visitors. An especially elevating sight to be seen from here is the sun rising.
Since no temple in India goes without a legend, Jakhu Temple 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.
