Jakko
Jakko is a hill in Shimla Urban, Himachal Pradesh and has an elevation of 2,422 metres. Jakko is situated nearby to the village Snīwoān, as well as near the suburb Sanjauli.Places of Interest
Highlights include Jakhu Temple and Shimla railway station.
Jakhu Temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Rvbalaiyer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jakhu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level.
Shimla railway station
Railway station
Shimla railway station is a railway station in Shimla in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The station is the terminus of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway.
Rashtrapati Niwas
Building
Photo: Manisha jahi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. Rashtrapati Niwas is situated 4 km west of Jakko.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shimla and Summer Hill.
Shimla
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shimla, previously spelt Simla, is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a very popular holiday retreat during the summer months and is well known for its Victorian architecture, which is reflected in certain areas of the Mall and the Ridge.
Summer Hill
Suburb
Summer Hill is a part of Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh at a height of 2,123 meters. It is on a hill, 5 km west to the Shimla Ridge, and is part of the seven-hill cluster. Summer Hill is situated 4½ km west of Jakko.
Mashobra
Town
Mashobra is a town in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It is connected to the state capital Shimla through the historic Hindustan–Tibet Road built in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie. Mashobra is situated 5 km northeast of Jakko.
Jakko
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 2,422 metres
- Also known as: “Jakhu”
- Category: landform
- Location: Shimla Urban, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
31.1° or 31° 6′ northLongitude
77.18333° or 77° 11′ eastElevation
2,422 metres (7,946 feet)Open location code
8J3V35XM+X8GeoNames ID
1269457
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