96km from Udaipur this is one of the five holy places of the jain community. The most important temple is dedicated to Rashabhji and sprawls to some 48.000sq. ft and has 29 halls and 1444 pillars, all distinctively carved. It is our four faced and houses an idol of Adinath.

Ranakpur is 39km from palna Junction on the Ajmer and Mount Abu rail and road tracks. Lush green hills with a wealth of flora and fauna, quiet surroundings and very little trafic make the drive to Ranakpur a very pleasant one. It is a peaceful area whereyou need not rush through the sightseeing. When you move towards Jolore you are in fact moving to an altogether different landscapes. It is a typical small town of Rajasthan where the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities is missing. Take time to get a taste of the countryside, explore the fort and the temples and see how the simple,unspoilt and friendly rural olk,live.
Entry for non-jains 1200hrs-1700hrs

 Ranakpur in the state of Rajasthan is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism. It is home to an exceptionally beautiful temple complex in the Aravali ranges and a must visit for the tourists coming to this region. Ranakpur is tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravali range. It is situated around 60 km north of Udaipur in Pali district and boasts of one of the largest and most important Jain Temples in the country. The place is well connected through a road network to other places in the region.  The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The basement is of 48, 000 sq. feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved with no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kg whose sound echoes in the entire complex. The main temple is of Chaumukh or four-faces temple dedicated to Adinath.

The Indian temple town of Ranakpur are easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. touristplacesinindia can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Ranakpur and throughout the Indian state of Rajasthan.

lArea : 5 sq km
Altitude : 486 m
Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi and English
Best time to visit : October to March
STD code : 02934

Climate of Ranakpur is tropical with mercury climbing up to a maximum of around 42o C and a minimum of around 22o C. Winters are a bit colder with a maximum of around 20o C and a minimum of around 11o C. Annual total rainfall is around 55 centimeters. Winter months (October-March) are best to visit this place. Light tropical clothing is apt for the summer months, in Ranakpur. During the winter months, light woolens are required.