Ranakpur is a beautiful temple in the midst of the Rajasthan jungle. There is a bojunshala that serves clean comfortable dinner for 20 to 80 Rs but ends promptly when the sun sets early over the tall mountains. Pilgrims may stay at the dharamsala for a few rupees. You will get a very humble but clean room with a cot,... more

I went to the Jain Temple in Ranakpur on the advice of a family friend who I was visiting in Udaipur. Udaipur is an incredibly beautiful small city with tranquil lakes surrounded by gently rolling hills, Ranakpur is about a 2 hour trip from the city center. The exterior of the Jain Temple is impressive, especially as it seems to... more

We visited the temple on a day trip from Udaipur. It took about 2-3 hrs travelling each way. The temple is in a fairly remote rural setting, but worth the trip. We had a guide, which proved useful for both getting there and to provide backgound on the temple buildings. The building is relatively simple on the outside. The inside... more