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Jakhu Hanuman Temple β€” Timings 2026

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

πŸ•’ Opens 5:00 AM πŸ•˜ Closes 9:00 PM πŸ“ Himachal Pradesh Open Now

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Jakhu Hanuman Temple
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Quick answers for visitors

Timing-oriented questions only (mirrored in the FAQ list on this URL)

When does the first puja or darshan start at Jakhu Hanuman Temple?

Mangala Aarti is listed at 5:30 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Jakhu Hanuman Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdaysβ€”arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Accommodation near Jakhu Hanuman Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple β€” starting from β‚Ή950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule β€” may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
πŸ›• Temple opening
5:00 AM
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Open
General days
πŸ™ Morning darshan
5:00 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
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β€”
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
πŸ™ Evening darshan
4:00 PM
9:00 PM
Open
πŸ”’ Temple closing
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9:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Jakhu Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Highest point in Shimla at 2,455 m. Ancient temple mentioned in Ramayana β€” Hanuman rested here while searching for Sanjeevani herb. 108-foot Hanuman statue visible from across Shimla. Resident monkeys (langurs and rhesus) are sacred here.
πŸ“… 30–45 min uphill walk or ropeway from Shimla Ridge. Beware of monkeys β€” they snatch food and spectacles. Keep belongings secure.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Mangala Aarti
5:30 AM Free
Dawn worship on the hilltop.
Sandhya Aarti
7:00 PM Free
Evening lamp ceremony β€” spectacular views over Shimla.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
πŸ†“ General Darshan
Free entry. Ropeway available separately (β‚Ή250–₹300 return). Keep food hidden β€” monkeys will snatch.
Free
30–45 min walk up
Walk-in (trekking path or ropeway)
🚑 Ropeway
Convenient option β€” saves 30 min uphill walk. Recommended for elderly.
β‚Ή250 – β‚Ή300 (return)
5 min
Jakhu Ropeway, Shimla Ridge
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Special Puja
πŸ• Morning (by request)
β‚Ή200 – β‚Ή1,000
Puja at the ancient Hanuman shrine on Jakhu Hill.
Archana
πŸ• All day
β‚Ή51 – β‚Ή201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
March / April
Hanuman Jayanti
Birthday of Hanuman β€” special puja and large gathering.
πŸ‘₯ Very High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
March / April
Ram Navami
Lord Rama's birthday β€” special celebrations.
πŸ‘₯ High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
October
Dussehra
Shimla's famous Dussehra celebration β€” Jakhu temple integral to festivities.
πŸ‘₯ High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
March–April and September–October
Navratri
Nine-night goddess festival β€” special prayers.
πŸ‘₯ High crowd πŸ“… 9 days
πŸ“… Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Prasad Packet
β‚Ή20 – β‚Ή50
Temple sweets and sacred items.
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Charan Amrit
Free
Sacred water from Hanuman worship.

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