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Ranakpur is a town located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This town is very popular among tourists and is also a major pilgrim destination in the state. The town of Ranakpur is quite cut off from other major destinations in Rajasthan, and is located at a distance of about ninety six kilometres from the city of Udaipur. Ranakpur is mainly famous for its Jain temples, which are all exquisitely carved structures. A view of these temples can be breathtaking when seen along with the background of endless desert sands. The huge complex is enclosed within walls, and houses Jain temples that are made of amber stone. The Chamukha temple that is located in this complex is the main temple in the region. This temple is dedicated to Adinathji, who is revered among Jains and regarded as the first tirthankara. This temple is a very huge structure that has around twenty nine halls and close to 1444 pillars in its premises. All these portions are distinctly carved, and they are all unique. No two pillars or structures in this temple have the same carvings. The temple is thus an architectural marvel that can excite any architecture buff or history buff who visits the place. The Parasvanath temple, the Neminath temple and the Sun Temple are the other must visit locations.

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Category :  Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 306702

STD Code: 2934

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Ranakpur is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, Rajasthan 23 kms away from the Phalna railway station. Ranakpur is situated between lush green valleys and beautiful streams and the heart capturing views. It is home to a very beautiful temple complex in the Aravali ranges. The place is well connected through a road network to other places in the region. Ranakpur is named after Rana Kumbha whom Dharna Sah, a Jain businessman, approached when he had the vision of his great temple to ask for the land for its construction. Renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty.

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Ranakpur Sightseeing

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By Air : Flights can be taken to the nearest airport, which is located in the city of Udaipur. This city is located at a distance of ninety six kilometres approximately. The airport in Udaipur is a major domestic airport which has frequent flights to the cities of Delhi and Mumbai. Air fares to these cities may range around Rs 3500 to 5000 for a one way trip. Buses and cabs can be taken from the airport to the town.

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By Bus : Buses to the town of Ranakpur can be taken from the bus stand at Udaipur. The journey will take approximately two hours and fares for the normal class of travel will range around Rs 50 to 70. You can also opt for buses from the cities of Jodhpur and Jaipur for fares ranging around Rs 150 to 180.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat ; Sadri, District Pali, Ranakpur, Rajasthan 306702, National Highway 162 Extension, Ranakpur, Rajasthan 306702 ; Ph – 02934 285 151 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Fateh Bagh Palace ; Fateh Bagh, Ranakpur Road, Ranakpur, Pali, Rajasthan 306702 ; Ph – 02934 286 186 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Restaurant at Fateh Bagh ;  Fateh Bagh, Ranakpur, Ranakpur Road, Ranakpur, Pali, Rajasthan 306702; M –  011 4808 0000 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police : 100
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• Ambulance : 102

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