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SHIMLA'S HIGHEST
At 2455m, Jakhu (also spelt as Jakhoo) hill towers over Shimla. Replete
with history and architectural charm, there are several houses along its
steep.1.5-km climb that starts; from the Ridge. The forested hill is
crowned by a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Sunrises and sunsets
witnessed from this vantage spot area spectacular enough to over come a
lifelong memory especially during the monsoons. One of the landmark houses
on the climb is Rothney Castle, once home to the known ornithologist and
founder of the Indian National Congress, A. O. Hume.
OPTIONS AND LINKAGES: -
Near holy lodge, a third of the way along the ascent, the old "Five
Benches Road" moves towards the microwave - link tower. This trail
passes through Oak, Rhododendron and Deodar trees to arrive at Sanjauli.
Between Holly lodge and Sanjauli, the distance is about 3-km. From
Sanjauli, one can walk back via the Government College to the Ridge -
2-km, or via St. Bede's College and Ramchandra Chowk, 3-km. Alternatively,
one can take a bus back from Sanjauli.