Good morning here, before the first cup of chai is even poured, I hear them — guests stepping out onto the balcony, breathing in the pine-and-mist air, and going quiet. That silence says everything about why people keep coming back to Kufri, especially those visiting the famous Jakhu Temple in Shimla.

If you're planning a trip to Jakhu Temple and wondering where to stay, let me tell you something most travel guides won't — Kufri is not just close to Jakhu Temple, it's a better base altogether. And I'm not just saying that as the owner of Kufri Heritage Resort. I'm saying it as someone who has lived on these hills for decades.

Jakhu Temple & why everyone wants to be nearby

Jakhu Temple sits at 8,048 feet — one of the oldest and most revered Hanuman temples in North India. The 33-metre Hanuman statue visible from almost anywhere in Shimla has made it even more iconic in recent years. Pilgrims, trekkers, families on holiday — everyone wants to visit.  5 star resort near jakhu temple And most of them stay crammed into Shimla's busy Mall Road hotels, paying steep prices for noisy nights.