Enjoy some mouth-watering cuisines here in Ranakpur that are truly worth trying. Being a pilgrimage place having non-veg and drinking alcohol is prohibited in the region but one can go for numerous varieties of vegetarian food in several restaurants here. Try Dal Baati Churma, Moong halwa, Rabdi, Ghevar, Khadi and a few more dishes too that are worth trying in Ranakpur. It is truly an awe-inspiring place that surely leaves one with a rejuvenated soul.

History

The Ranakpur village is famous for its marble Jain temple. A small sun temple is also there in this village. Pieces of evidence point to the fact that a local business person, a Jain, had initiated the construction of the temple around the 15th century his name was Dharma Shah.

It is believed that it is out of his divine vision that he was prompted to initiate the temple construction. This Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Tirthankara Adinatha. The construction of the temple was fully supported by the ruler Rana Kumbha of Mewar and hence the name was kept after his name. The temple Ranakpur is one of the major pilgrimage sites of the Jains.

What is Ranakpur famous for

The stunning Ranakpur is one of the five major pilgrimage places of Jainism.  known for its marble Jain temple. It is one of the best attractions in Ranakpur and is worth seeing.

Places To Visit In Ranakpur

Ranakpur Jain Temple

The beautiful Ranakpur Jain temple is one of the prominent pilgrimage centres of Jainism. This pretty temple is designed as a Chaumukha which means it has four faces. It is famed for its architectural style based on the ancient Mirpur Jain temple. The main attraction of this temple is its colour-changing columns. Visit this marvellous piece of attraction in Ranakpur that is well known all across India for its superb architecture.

Sadri

Sadri is a beautiful town and is one of the major worship places for the Jain Community and a landing place for the Ranakpur Jain temple and Shri Parshuram Mahadev Mandir. Sadri works as a gateway to Marwar from Mewar. The prominent attractions here are- Ranakpur Jain temple, Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Varahavatar temple, and Chintamani Parasnath temple.    

Narlai

Narlai is a fabulous small village situated at the foot of a hill. This village is around 6kms from the city of Ranakpur. Narlai is famed for its several Hindu temples that are situated here. Another attraction of this place is the deep wells that are dug here. These wells are used by people for drinking purposes.

Things To Do In Ranakpur

Thinking to head towards Ranakpur.? Then get ready for a joyous vacation. There is a lot of travellers can indulge in. Adventure junkies can get indulge in trekking. One can spot a wolf at the Jaba Wolf Point. Several wolves can be found roaming around the city. Enjoy a road trip to Jaba village that is itself a very good option. Get a chance to trek from Ranakpur to Kumbhalgarh that is a much-much thrilling thing to do. Enjoy jeep safari here. Indulge in horse riding that is another one of the exciting things to do in Ranakpur. Head towards the Surya Narayan temple that is one of the pretty temples that flaunts several murals on its wall of circular structures and is devoted to the Sun God.

Head towards the beautiful Desuri town that holds various pretty temples. It is at a distance of about 16kms from Ranakpur town. The major attraction of this place is the three temples that are devoted to 3 different Hindu deities- Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, and Navi Mata. This town is also home to an old mosque and an ancient temple that is devoted to Lord Parsuram Mahadeo lying amidst the marvellous hills of the area.   

Pay a visit to the beautiful Muchhal Mahavir temple that is truly one of the must-visit places in Ranakpur. The most interesting thing in this temple is the statue of Mahavir that shows him wearing a moustache. This superb temple is located within the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. One can also witness the Garasia Tribal village that is very close to this temple. This village is famed for the colourful clothes that the villagers here wear.

Head towards the Rankapur Dam and witness the serene views of the city. It is indeed a very good picnic spot. It is one of the famous places to visit in Ranakpur.

Major Markets

Even though Ranakpur is a small village shopaholics can shop for several kinds of goods. One can go for miniature paintings, handicrafts, handmade items like- carved goods, wooden carvings, marble carvings. One can even go for silver jewellery, bangles made using precious gems, and pottery. Head towards the government emporium, private stores that provide quality goods that are worthy of being part of every individual’s collection.

Temperature

Ranakpur lying in the tropical climate zone, the stunning Ranakpur experiences typical hot and dry summers. March to June is considered to be the summer season in Ranakpur. The days are hot and not pleasant. Avoid these months as the temperature ranges between 17 to 42°C which makes the weather unpleasant.  Monsoons here in Ranakpur is witnessed in the months from July to September. The temperature during this time ranges between 23 to 33°C. one planning to visit Ranakpur can plan during this season as the hill area turns a lively green owing to rainfall.

On the other hand, the month of October brings winters in beautiful Ranakpur. the months from October to February remains cold and the temperature during these months ranges between 13 to 32°C. This season is the aptest season to explore. This is the peak season for travellers.

Where to Stay

The pretty Ranakpur is the aptest destination to escape for a rejuvenating vacation from luxury to budget hotels, resorts, and homestays, Ranakpur has it all that is perfectly wrapped with modern-day luxury and home-like comfort. There are several well-furnished resorts, hotels, and homestays, where you can make your stay comfortable. The exciting Ranakpur tour will be a comfortable experience for the travellers as there are several cheap and luxury hotels, resorts, and homestays available for them amidst nature.

One visiting can book hotels, resorts, and homestays on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

Where to eat

Head towards some famous restaurants of Ranakpur that offers delicious food at an affordable price - Fateh Bagh Hotel, King’s Abode Ranakpur, Roopam restaurant, Padharo Sa by Ranakpur, Pangat, Maharani Bagh, Kumbhal Palace Restaurant, Vari,  Aranyawas Resort restaurant, Radhe Radhe restaurant.

How to reach

Air

The nearest airport is the Dabok Airport in Udaipur that is around 68kms away from Ranakpur. The airport enjoys a good connection with prominent cities of India like- Mumbai and Delhi. After reaching the airport one can hire a taxi to reach Ranakpur.

Road

The Sanderao bus stand that is the nearest route by road to reach Ranakpur. Travellers can also avail bus service from the Udaipur bus stand that is around 90kms away from Ranakpur.

Rail

The nearest railway station is the Falna Railway station that is around 27kms away from Ranakpur. It is connected to all the prominent cities of India.

Best Time To Visit Ranakpur

Explore the beautiful Ranakpur in the winter season that starts from October and ends in February. The weather during this season remains pleasant and is very apt for exploring the fabulous places. It is also a perfect time as one can attend the Ranakpur festival that is celebrated in October with great enthusiasm.

Summer

March to June is considered to be the summer season in Ranakpur. The days are hot and not pleasant. Avoid these months as the temperature ranges between 17 to 42°C that makes the weather unpleasant.

Monsoon

Monsoons here in Ranakpur is witnessed in the months from July till September. The temperature during this time ranges between 23 to 33°C. one planning to visit Ranakpur can plan during this season as the hill area turns a lively green owing to rainfall. It is also the best time as one can expect huge discounts this season.

Winter

The month October brings winters in beautiful Ranakpur. the months from October till February remains cold and the temperature during these months ranges between 13 to 32°C. this season is the aptest season to explore. This is the peak season for travellers.