Renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in amber stone ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the jain community, 96km from Udaipur, these temples were created in the 15th century A.D. during the regin of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The central chaumukha or four faced temple is dedicated to the venerated trithankara Rishabhji. Open on all four sides it enshrines the four faced image of Adinath. Sprawling over 48,000 sq.feet the temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars-all distinctly carved.

Ranakpur is a small village located in Western India in the state of Rajasthan. The village lies between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, on the western Aravalli mountain range. From road, this place is easily accessible from Udaipur. A sun temple and a Jain temple make this place very popular. People travelling to Rajasthan generally prefer to go the Ranakpur village to get a glimpse of the culture of village India.

In the past, this place has been ruled by Rana Kumbha of Mewar. This goes back to the mid 16th century. At that time, most of the temples and castles of Rajasthan were constructed. Sun Temple, Ranakpur is a very famous place and is iconic in Indian History. The architecture of the Sun temple here has been a subject of deep analysis. The structure is quite massive covering a total surface area of 60 x 62 meters. The majestic structures arise from the sides of a hill. This has become a major attraction for most of the tourists who come to visit Rajasthan; the region of Ranakpur cannot be ignored.

Ranakpur temple is the most important object of attraction since it is dedicated to the first Jain Hermit. This temple has a huge ceiling that has been made out of fine quality marble. It has a large number of sculptures inside it. The temple has as many as thousand pillars but each one is different from the other. They all have unique distinguishing features. It is situated on the banks of river Magai and the riverbank is a major tourist hub. Many tourists come to the riverbanks in the evening to witness folk music programs. Some delicious food items are also available in the riverbanks. The traditional folklore of Rajasthan is presented in a very fine manner in front of the tourists.

Maharani Bagh Orchard is a mango orchard that was laid during the early 1900s. it is a major tourist attraction owing to the sheer natural beauty of that place. The orchard has a lot of shade created by the thick dense trees. Hence, a number of cottages have been constructed under the shades. They have highly modern amenities and tourists can have a nice time there.

Desuri is a small town at a distance of 16 kilometers from Ranakpur. This place is very famous for a number of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Falna Jain Golden Temple is a very important structure for the Jain community. They have very beautiful interiors and exteriors that mesmerize a traveler largely. Since it is an ancient town, there are chances of getting across more and more heritage structures. Traditional Hindu cultures have prioritized the construction of temples to appease the gods. It is visible in the town of Ranakpur still today.

Tourist Attraction

‡ Sadri
‡ Narlai
‡ Muchhal Mahaveer
‡ Jain Temple
‡ Sun Temple

How To Reach

Train : Udaipur is the nearest Railway station, which is connected to other major cities such as Jaipur, Ajmer and Delhi.
    Air : Udaipur is the nearest airport, about 90 Km away. Regular flights connect Udaipur to cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
Road : A network of bus services joins rankpur with many nearby places.