Overview

Enjoy a full day exploring the town of Abhaneri on this tour from Jaipur with a same-day return. No need to rent a car as all transportation is included. With commentary from your guide, highlights include Harshat Mata Temple, the famous step-wells (originally used to store water during droughts) and the Monkey Temple.

Trip outline

In the morning, at 8:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel by your driver. The distance from Jaipur to Abhaneri is approximately 100 kilometers and takes between 2 and 3 hours by car.

You will be driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Abhaneri to visit the amazing “Baori” (stepwell), accompanied by your guide.

Places to visit: Chand Baori, Harshat Mata Temple, Monkey Temple.

After seeing Abhaneri, on the way back to Jaipur, we will stop to visit the Galtaji Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple. Later on, you will be dropped off at the place of your choice.

Tour Highlights

• Abhaneri Step-well:
  • Village believed to be established by King Raja Chand.
  • Originally named Abha Nagri (city of brightness), later changed to Abhaneri.
  • Step wells used as cool places of resort and water reservoir.
  • Ritual of washing hands and feet before visiting the temple.
  • Chand Baori, one of the oldest and most attractive landmarks in Rajasthan.
• Galta Ji Temple – Monkey Temple:
  • Temple complex known as Monkey Temple (Galwar Bagh) due to a large tribe of monkeys.
  • Centered around a natural spring channeled to fill seven large pools.
  • Pilgrims come to bathe away sins, and playful monkeys can be found swimming in the holy waters.