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Sunset

Golden Hour at Jakhoo

Grab a snack, watch the sun dip behind the Himalayas, then head down.

Best time: 17:40About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:30

    Sher E Punjab

    Eat at Sher E Punjab. Try the mixed vegetable dish with butter chappathi. It is open and ready for an early dinner.

  2. 17:10

    Jakhoo Temple

    Walk up to Jakhoo Temple. The statue is a landmark, but the real draw is the view. Find a spot facing west.

  3. 17:40

    Jakhoo Temple

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light over the valley around 17:05 and dipping below the horizon by 17:40.

  4. 18:10

    Indira Gandhi Park

    Stroll down to Indira Gandhi Park. It is a short walk from the temple. Use this time to digest and enjoy the evening air before heading back to town.

Local tip

The temple is open every day. Sher E Punjab closes at 22:00, so you have plenty of time for dinner before the walk up.

Check before you go

  • Sher E Punjab is open from 10:00 to 22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Shimla (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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