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A Temple at the Peak
There are some interesting places that are not too far away from Shimla City, a small town in India, the Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Garden (approximately 5 km from Scandal Point), Himachal State Museum (3km west of Scandal Point) and Jakhu Temple in the northern city (about 45 minutes walk from Scandal Point). If you want to visit Jakhu Temple, the most appropriate time is in the morning, because the air is still very fresh and the sun is not too hot.
Prepare your physical fitness because the way to the Jakhu Temple requires high stamina and unyielding spirit. The road to the temple is always rising and the occasional hill climbing. Along the way, you can see the act of monkeys hanging in trees. Jakhu Temple is a temple dedicated to worship the monkey god, Hanuman. Lots of monkeys are hanging around the temple. Be careful! Because they can suddenly become vicious and attack the visitors. Fortunately, before entering the temple, you can rent a goad these apes.
Arriving at the temple, you can feel the comfortable atmosphere. There are several park benches for you to sit rest while fresh air from the surrounding forest that surrounds the temple. Read the rest of this entry »