Β· Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.
Jakhu Hanuman Temple β Timings 2026
Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.
β οΈTimings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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 pageβs 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 β 9:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdaysβarrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.
Accommodation near Jakhu Hanuman Temple
Comfortable stays close to the temple β starting from βΉ950
Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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π Temple opening
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5:00 AM
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β
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Open |
General days
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π Morning darshan
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5:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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βΈ Midday / afternoon
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β
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β
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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π Evening darshan
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4:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Open | |
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π Temple closing
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β
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9:00 PM
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Closed |
π 30β45 min uphill walk or ropeway from Shimla Ridge. Beware of monkeys β they snatch food and spectacles. Keep belongings secure.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mangala Aarti
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5:30 AM | Free |
Dawn worship on the hilltop.
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Sandhya Aarti
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7:00 PM | Free |
Evening lamp ceremony β spectacular views over Shimla.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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π
General Darshan
Free entry. Ropeway available separately (βΉ250ββΉ300 return). Keep food hidden β monkeys will snatch.
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Free |
30β45 min walk up
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Walk-in (trekking path or ropeway)
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π‘
Ropeway
Convenient option β saves 30 min uphill walk. Recommended for elderly.
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βΉ250 β βΉ300 (return) |
5 min
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Jakhu Ropeway, Shimla Ridge
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