Jakko

Jakko is a hill in , , and has an elevation of 2,422 metres. Jakko is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the suburb .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jakhu Temple and Shimla railway station.

Hindu temple
Photo: Rvbalaiyer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an ancient in , , 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.

Railway station
Photo: Argenberg, CC BY 4.0.
is a railway station in in the Indian state of . The station is the terminus of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway.

Building
Photo: Manisha jahi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of , , . It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. is situated 4 km west of Jakko.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimla and Mashobra.

Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, previously spelt Simla, is the capital of the state of in . 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.

Town
is a town in of . It is connected to the state capital through the historic Hindustan–Tibet Road built in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie. is situated 5 km northeast of Jakko.

Village
is a cantonment board in in the state of . The cantonment was established in 1843 Cantonment Board. is situated 6 km west of Jakko.

Jakko

Latitude
31.1° or 31° 6′ north
Longitude
77.18333° or 77° 11′ east
Elevation
2,422 metres (7,946 feet)
Open location code
8J3V35XM+X8
Geo­Names ID
1269457
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