Sankat Mochan Temple

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the temple has a meditative atmosphere that soothes your mind and the majestic mountains at its backdrop. Here you can enjoy the panoramic view of the valleys, click some unforgettable pictures and witness the widespread city of Shimla. The temple also houses a huge hall where you can taste the delicious prasad, also known as langar, every Sunday. In addition, people can organize marriage ceremonies and other sacred rituals in the building. There is also a small park for children to enjoy and an Ayurvedic clinic to get the medicines for various ailments..

There is no entry fee to visit Sankat Mochan Temple in Shimla. It is open from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm in summers and from 7:00 am until 6:30 pm in winters.

One of the most popular tourist attractions of Shimla, the Sankat Mochan Temple is located among lush green and tranquil locales in this beautiful hill station. Shri Sankat Mochan temple in Simla is located on the Kalka - Shimla highway, on the National Highway - 22. The temple is a place where one can actually meditate and enjoy the calm and peaceful surroundings. Lush green trees surround Sankat Mochan.