Ranakpur Tourism

Jain Temple Ranakpur is a picturesque village located in the Pali district of Rajasthan and is one of the most important pilgrim sites recognized for its magnificent temples. It is nested in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli Range and lies between the Jodhpur and Udaipur. Ranakpur has carved a niche among the other places of tourist interest and is now one of the most visited ones in the entire state of Rajasthan. Make your tour to Ranakpur an amazing experience since it has exquisite Jain temples that are known for their marvelous architecture.

The Jain temples are some of the leading tourist attractions in Ranakpur. The temples are acknowledged for their outstanding beauty and remain the most visited ones among the various pilgrim sites in Rajasthan. The chief temple is the Chaumukha temple (four-faced temple) and it is dedicated to Adinath, who was the first Jain tirthankar ( Jain Spiritual head ). You will also come across the other Jain temples that are located within the complex including the Sun temple and Amba temple that are equally popular for their brilliant architecture. Lots of pilgrims drop in every day at these temples for offering prayers. Ranakpur, in Rajasthan can best be visited from October to March due to pleasant climatic conditions. For the numerous tourists dropping in to Ranakpur, there are several lodging options available here in heritage, deluxe heritage and budget categories. There is a heritage hotel, Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat and deluxe heritage hotel, Hotel Fateh Bagh where you can put up. There also the budget hotels among which Hotel Shilpi and Shivika Lake Hotel are notable.

If you want to reach Ranakpur, then you have to come down to Udaipur from where you can easily access Ranakpur. Udaipur is conveniently accessible by air, rail and road transport from the distant corners of India.

Apart from Ranakpur, you can also make a short excursion to Kumbhalgarh which is a historical site located at a distance of 30 kms to the north east of Ranakpur. It is home to an important fort after Chittorgarh and the Wildlife Sanctuary here is also worth paying a visit famous for a number of endangered species. You can come across many creatures Wolf, Leopards, Sloth bear, Hyena, jackal, Jungle cat, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chausingha (the four horned antelope), Chinkara and Hare. Here you will also encounter an vast range of bird species that enrich the charm of this place substantially.

Places to visit in Ranakpur
Resting in a remote valley of Aravali Range, Ranakpur, is a beautiful land worth visiting, especially if you are an admirer of ancient architecture and a spiritual environment. Be it a spiritual getaway or even if an individual is looking for a small escape from the daily hustle to experience the mesmerizing view of nature at its true form, Ranakpur, has already git your needs covered.

Ranakpur Jain Temple - One of the biggest and the most visited Jain temple, Ranakpur Jain Temple is a beautiful temple dedicated to Tirthankara Risshabhanatha. Some of the monuments resting in the temple are considered to be few of the best architectural pieces in the world. The construction of the temple was started by a Jain businessman, Dharna Shah, in the 15th Century. For construction tons of light coloured marbles were used, the temple is supported by around 1444 pillars, and the best part is, each and every of these pillars are unique in design, one can’t spot two pillars similar in design.

Sadri - The landing place for the Ranakpur Jain Temple & the Parshuram Mahadev Mandir, located in Palu District, Sadri is one of the most visited worship spots by the Jain community. There are total fourteen Jain temples from 10th& 11th Century in Sadri, which includes few of the most renowned temples like Shri Vokkal Mata Temple, Shri Mahakali Temple, Shri Parshuram Mahadev Temple etc. Among all the temples resting in this holy land, Varahavatar Temple and Chintamani Parasnath Temple are the ones mostly visited by the travellers around the world.

Surya Narayan Temple - Surya Narayan Temple, is a beautiful temple dedicated to the Surya Dev or Sun God. The temple was built in 13thCentury which was further reconstructed in the 15th Century, the walls of the temples of numerous designs in circles dedicated Surya Dev. This beautiful architecture also features a sculpture where the lord is riding a beautiful chariot of seven horses. One can witness the outstanding talent of the craftsmen of bygone era by observing the beautiful carvings of warriors, horses and the celestial bodies on the walls of the temple.

Ranakpur Dam - One of the most underrated spots of Ranakpur, Ranakpur Dam is a spot worth paying a visit. One can witness one of the most beautiful views and photogenic landscapes when visited here. Location of Ranakpur Jain Temple is very close to that of Dam, in fact the temple is quite visible from the dam. If you are someone who is looking for a break from the daily hustle, stress, tensions and want to spend some time in nature & peace, Ranakpur Dam is a spot you shouldn’t miss.