Jakhu Hill and Temple - Simla, India

Jakhu Hill and Temple: It is 2 km from Simla town, at a height of about 8500 ft. The climbing starts from the side of Church at the Mall. There is a health indicator placed at the starting point to calculate the age wise health criteria, depending on the time taken to reach the top. It is the highest peak in Simla and offers a beautiful panorama of the town below and the snow-covered Himalayan ranges and is a delight for the tourists. At the top of the Hill, there is also an old temple (Renovated) of Lord Hanuman, which is also home for the countless monkeys roaming there. Many Pilgrims feed these monkeys as an offering. There is also a 108 ft. statue of Lord Hanuman, a Hindu deity, outside the temple. It is overlooking the trees and visible from all over Simla. It is considered to be the highest statue to stand at this high altitude.

The legend tells us that the place got prominence since the battle of Ramayana. During the battle, Lakshmana, was injured by an arrow. He could not be cured in spite of many physicians. Then somebody told that Lakshmana could only be saved by Mritha Sanjeevani herb grown in some part of Himalayas. Hanuman took the responsibility of bringing this life saving medicine from Himalayas. On the way, Hanuman met a Sage on the Jakhu Mountain and enquired about more details of the place where the herb Mritha Sanjeevani was available. Thenceforth, the place got importance as a holy place for Hindu pilgrims and gradually, a temple was constructed there.

At the bottom, two video scenes I captured from the Jakhu temple complex are given. Both are funny videos. One of a monkey which lifted a shoe of a devotee and ran atop a nearby shed while the security staff was trying to get it back. This reminded me the old children's story of the monkey and the cap seller. In the other video, some monkeys were playing with the articles kept in the children’s park there.

Jakhu Temple

Simla town from Jakhu hill

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SRINAGAR, of KASHMIR, India

Srinagar, the summer capital of the State of Jammu and Kashmir is also called a city of lakes and Mughal gardens.

Srinagar city which is also called the heart of the Kashmir Valley is located on the sides of Jhelum River. There are several lakes in and around the city of which the Dal Lake is noteworthy and famous. It is full of house boats including a Floating Post Office.

The city is surrounded by the Himalayan ranges on all sides and hence always a cool place. Winters are too cool temperature going below the freezing point with moderate to heavy snowfall. Summer season is warm. Hence during this period, Srinagar is the capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir and named as the second capital of the State.

Srinagar has many gardens including some Mughal gardens of which famous are Shalimar, Chashme Shahi, Nishat, etc. Nishat garden is located on the banks of the Dal Lake. Other gardens are Botanical garden, Tulip garden etc. But Tulip Garden in seasonal in the sense, tulip flowers are blooming mainly in the month of April.

There are plenty of Hotels including House Boats available in Srinagar with rates ranging from the lowest to the highest. There are Air and Road services from Delhi-Jammu to and fro Srinagar. From Jammu to Srinagar, there is no railway service. From Srinagar, other tourist destinations of Kashmir like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, etc. can be reached.

The Dal Lake is the largest lake in the city. It is famous for its houseboats and shikaras. Shikaras are mainly used to reach the houseboats. However, many of the houseboats are stationed at the shore and approachable from the land. It is also used for pleasure rides and shopping. There is also a floating houseboat used as a Post Office.

Another notable lake is Nigeen (Nagin) Lake. It is a beautiful lake and located very near to Dal Lake. It is also famous for its houseboats and shikaras.

Nishat Garden

Nishat Bagh Garden though smaller than Shalimar, is more beautiful. It lies almost in between the Shalimar and Chashma Shahi Garden and on the shore of the Dal Lake. The credit for laying this garden goes to the brother of empress Nur Jahan.

Chashma Shahi

Shah Jehan is accredited with the laying of Chashme Shahi garden. This is well designed as three tier terrace and a natural spring which waters the whole area from which the garden got its name. From the top of the garden, we can have a long view of the lake below and the surrounding Himalayan ranges.

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Shalimar Garden

Shalimar Garden is the queen of Srinagar's many gardens and parks. This beautiful was laid by emperor Jehangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan. There are fountains laid through the middle of the garden which enhance the beauty of the garden. In the Mughal period, a part of this garden was reserved for the ladies of the royal family. With the picturesque background of the Himalayan ranges, it is worth visiting.

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