Jakhu Hanuman Temple Timings 2026

Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple office before you travel.

Published darshan windows on this page: morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Queues and session lengths vary by day and season.

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.

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 weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Modest and comfortable clothing is recommended. Wear sturdy footwear for the uphill trek or forest trail. Remove shoes before entering the main shrine. Carry minimal belongings as monkeys on the hill may snatch bags and food items.

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Prasad Packet, Vibhuti, Charan Amrit

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Accessible via ropeway from near the Ridge, Shimla (approximately 5-minute cable car ride). Alternatively, visitors can trek approximately 1.5 km uphill through a scenic forest trail. The ropeway is wheelchair friendly up to the upper terminal; however, the final approach to the shrine involves some steps. Assistance is available for elderly and differently-abled visitors.

Daily morning and evening aarti, Hanuman Chalisa path, Sundarkand recitation, abhishekam with sindoor and mustard oil, special Rudrabhishek on auspicious days, and extended pujas on Tuesdays and Saturdays.