Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, deemed to be as the Pride of Shimla, is a statue of Lord Hanuman situated under the periphery of Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill in Shimla. It is one of the tallest statues in the world with the height of 33 metres (108 feet). Legacy. The statue is built on the Jakhu Hill which is the highest hill out of the seven hills of Shimla. Its construction was started in 2008 and completed in the year 2010, inaugurated by Abhishek Bachchan, his sister Shweta Nanda, her husband Nikhil Nanda a business tycoon and  the then Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prem Kumar Dhumal. The statue is 108 feet tall and overlooks the city of Shimla. In comparison, it surpasses the Brazil's, "Christ" "the Redeemer" statue which is 98 feet tall. The statue towers high above the trees and is visible from several points in Shimla. The area around the statue has been developed so that visiting families can spend time comfortably here. A park is built with swings and slides is located nearby. View. The statue can be seen from all parts of the city as well as from Solan. Shri Hanuman