One of the five holiest places of the Jain community, Ranakpur derives its
name from one of its former rulers Rana Kumbha. Situated at a distance of 96
km from Udaipur, Ranakpur is known for its beautiful temples. Lush green
hills surround this picturesque little town, which is one of the most
fascinating places to visit in Rajasthan. In fact the beautiful natural
surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for the beautiful temples Ranakpur
is famous for. Most of these temples made of amber stone, date back to the
15th century and are a magnificent sight to behold.
Having the distinction of being one of the most beautiful places in
Rajasthan, Ranakpur attracts a huge number of tourists every year. If you
are on a holiday to Rajasthan you should make it a point to travel to
Ranakpur and revel in its sheer beauty. However, the best time to travel to
Ranakpur is during the winters (October to March).
Tourist Attractions in Ranakpur
Some of the most famous tourist
attractions you can visit when you travel to Ranakpur are listed below.
» The Chaturmukh Jain Temple
This temple, which is also known as the 'Four Faced' temple, is dedicated
to the venerated
Tirthankara Rishabhji. The
Chaturmukhi Jain temple sprawls over an area of 48,000
sq. feet and is open on all four sides. The complex comprises of 29 halls
and 1,444 intricately carved pillars. One of the most famous temples in
Ranakpur, this beautiful temple is a must visit site if you travel to
Ranakpur.
» Desuri
Desuri is famous for its three Jain temples dedicated to
Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata. Other attractions located in this
picturesque site include an old mosque, which is also worth a visit.
» Parshvanath Temple
The marble temple of
Parshvanath is also known as the '
Patriyon
ka Mandir'. The temple, which is famous for its black stone image of the
Jain saint Parsvanath was built in the mid 15th century. Surrounded by high
hills, this beautiful temple is also famous for its pierced stone windows
with ornamental designs. Besides, there are many other beautiful temples and
places you can visit when you travel to Ranakpur, which can be an amazing
experience.
How to reach Ranakpur
» Road: A network of buses run from Ranakpur to nearby places.
Besides, four daily deluxe buses connect Udaipur with Ranakpur. You can also
hire cabs from Udaipur. To commute locally you can easily find a number of
un-metered auto- rickshaws and cycle rickshaws.
» Rail: Falna, which is 35 km away, is the nearest railhead,
which is on the Delhi- Ahmedabad sector.
» Air: The nearest airport is the Dabok Airport in Udaipur that
is 110 km away.
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