India
Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur
A mighty hill fort and a marble temple in the Aravallis
Overview
Deep in the Aravalli hills, two of Rajasthan's great monuments sit an hour apart: Kumbhalgarh, a hill fort ringed by one of the longest walls in the world, and Ranakpur, a Jain temple of glowing white marble.
Duration
1 night · 2 days
Best Time to Visit
October to March. The hills are green just after the monsoon.
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Rajasthan: The Leopard Trail →What You'll See
Kumbhalgarh Fort
A 15th-century fortress with 36 km of ramparts, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Badal Mahal
The 'Palace of Clouds' at the fort's summit.
Ranakpur Jain Temple
A marble temple with 1,444 carved pillars, no two alike.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Forested hills home to leopards, wolves and sloth bears.
What You'll Do
- Walk a stretch of Kumbhalgarh's great wall
- Stay for the fort's evening light show
- Explore the Ranakpur temple with a guide
- Take a jeep safari in the wildlife sanctuary
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Kumbhalgarh
Drive into the Aravallis to explore the fort, then its evening light show.
- 2
Day 2
Ranakpur
Morning at Ranakpur's marble temple before continuing your journey.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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