Ranakpur

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Ranakpur, famous as the 'temple town of Rajasthan. Ranakpur village is located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town in Pali district of Rajasthan. Ranakpur is located between Jodhpur and Udaipur. The nearby railway station to Ranakpur is Falna railway station. In Pali, Ranakpur is most famous place to visit. It is easily accessed by road from Udaipur. Ranakpur is known for its marble Jain temple and sun temple is also there which is managed by the Udaipur royal family trust.



Ranakpur is the one of most important five pilgrimage place of Rajasthan. Ranakpur is pilgrimage hub of Jainism. It is known for the peaceful nature of the followers. It is an isolated valley in Aravali

How to reach

By Air

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Ranakpur. The nearest airport is Dabok Airport of Udaipur, Rajasthan which is 68km away and Jodhpur airport, Jodhpur, Rajasthan which is 170km away to from Ranakpur.

By Rail:

Ranakpur don’t have any railway station. The nearest metro station to Ranakpur is Khimel, Rajasthan.

By Bus:

Instead of Ranakpur you can a get a bus to Falna on regular basis

Places to Visit:

1. Ranakpur Jain Temple

Ranakpur is one of the five most important Jain Pilgrimage sites of India. The Jain Temples in this town are dedicated to the Lord Adinath, who was first Jain Tirthankara. The most popular of the Jain temple present in the place includes the Chaumukha Temple. The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built in 15th century AD, during the rule of the Rajput monarch, Rana Kumbha.

2. Surya Narayan Temple:

The Surya Narayan Temple is dedicated to Sun God and is famous for its innumerable wall projections of circular Structure. It also provides the sight of the Lord Surya driven chariot, having seven horses. It is a kilometre away from this temple complex, is the temple of Amba Mata.

3. Muchal Mahavir Temple

The Muchhal Mahavir Temple is situated in the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, at the distance of 5 Kilometres from the Ghanerao Village. The main feature of this temple is the statue of Lord Mahavir with the moustache. It also comprises two statues of elephants at the gateway, in guarding postures.

Places to Stay:

1. Fateh Bagh, Ranakpur Road, Ranakpur, District Pali, Rajasthan, India +91 2934 286186 / 8003190789 http://www.hrhhotels.com/Royal_Retreats/Fateh_Bagh/index.aspx

Fateh Bagh, Ranakpur is 90km from Udaipur. The amazing architecture, period furniture and the ethic decor recall a gentle, or more of romantic time. Fateh Bagh is probably India’s first attempt at relocating a fallen palace,on foothills of Aravallis. Fateh bagh hotel itself offers the every facility and experience of Rajasthan hotels are framed for.

The four rooms and 16 deluxe rooms are thematically designed, every theme is unique. A sense of calm pervades and emphasis on all natural things. The architure of Fateh bagh hotel is amazing.

2. Shivika Lake

Shivika lake hotel is near to the jain temple.It is set in an idyllic setting with the hills all around. Hotel has 13 rooms and 5 tented accommodation. All the roams are traditionally furnished with all material, colour and design.

Explore Ranakpur: http://www.hrhhotels.com/Royal_Retreats/Fateh_Bagh/Explore-Ranakpur.aspx



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