Day Excursion To Ranakpur Jain Temple From Udaipur With Lunch

On this day-excursion from Udaipur, visit the famous 15th century Jain Temple of Ranakpur. Built in white marble, the intricate design of the temple is an architectural marvel that took over 65 years to complete. The temple featured in the list of the top 77 Wonders of the World while deciding for the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is one of the major pilgrimage destinations for Jains.

Highlights
• 1,444 marble pillars that change color
• Carving with 108 heads of snakes
• 2 gigantic bells

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for the 2-hour drive to Ranakpur,  situated at a distance of around 60 miles from Udaipur.

Upon your arrival, take in the frontal view of the temple that rises majestically above a flight of steps. The temple is four-faced and opens up to the four cardinal directions of the cosmos. It has 29 halls and 80 domes. The temple is dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara.

As you enter the temple you will notice the large number of marble pillars that surround you. There are 1,444 pillars in the temple, each with its unique carving. No two pillars are alike and they are erected in such a manner that the central shrine of the temple  is still visible from all corners of the temple. What is more, the pillars change color during the course of the day. They turn from golden to pale blue as the day passes.

The interior walls are covered with intricately designed carvings. Do not miss the beautiful carving of 108 heads of a snake made from a single marble rock. In the prayer hall you will find two large bells, each weighing 238 pounds.  

After a tour of the temple, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded). After lunch you will be driven back to Udaipur and dropped off at your hotel.