Day Tour of Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Temple from Jodhpur

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ID: GYG481856-854795
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Country: India

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Delve into the culture and heritage of Rajasthan as you visit the marvellous Kumbhalgarh Fort and holy Jain temple of Ranakpur.
Meet the Driver and begin the tour in the first half of the day. Leave Jodhpur and depart to Ranakpur Temple

1. Ranakpur Jain Temple- Ranakpur Jain temple or Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara, a Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. The temple is located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan. Darna Shah, a local Jain businessperson, started constructing the temple in the 15th century following a divine vision. According to Jain cosmology, the temple honours Adinath, the first Tirthankar of the present half-cycle (avasarpiṇī). The Ranakpur temple is one of the largest and most important temples of Jain culture. The campus includes various temples such as Chaumukha temple, Surya temple, Suparshvanatha temple and Amba temple.

2. Kumbhalgarh Fort : The fort that has made its mark in history as the second largest wall after the Great Wall of China is none but the Kumbhalgarh fort in Rajasthan. The mighty fort is 3600 ft tall and 38km long that surrounds the area of Udaipur. It was considered to have been built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort is further declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. It is located strategically on the western Aravalli hills. The fort has seven fortified gateways and several Jain temples within it, along with the Lakhola Tank is the most famous tank inside the fort constructed by Rana Lakha. The fort consists of several Hindu temples and Jain temples that indicate the religious tolerance of the rulers and how they patronized the Jains and encouraged their culture in the kingdom.

After finishing the tour, Guest will be dropped off at their hotel/place in Jodhpur.

Highlights

  • Delve into the culture and heritage of Rajasthan
  • Visit the marvellous Kumbhalgarh Fort
  • Explore the eye-catching architecture and unique artwork of the Jain temple

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Guest will be pick up from at their desire place in Jodhpur.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.