Temple tour of Jaipur with ropeway ride
ID: GYG795298-1271135
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore Jaipur's temples on this guided tour. Visit the Birla temple, the monkey temple, and the Sikh temple. Enjoy a ropeway ride to the top of a hill to visit a temple.
Embark on a full-day tour of Jaipur's temples with a local guide. Visit the 18th-century Ganesh temple, the Birla temple, the Sikh temple, the monkey temple, and the Hanuman temple.
Meet your driver and local guide at your hotel lobby in the morning and proceed to an 18th-century Ganesh temple. The idol of Lord Ganesha, being the prime reason for fascination, is the center of attraction for visitors. Experience early morning offerings by locals before they go to work.
Visit the Birla temple, which is made of white marble and built on a raised platform. Its architectural style is considered to be modern.
Now proceed to the famous monkey temple, Galta Ji, for its heritage temple complex. Watch the rituals and customs on the sacred water tanks, and enjoy free time for photography.
Continue to the next temple, located on the top of a hill. Take a ropeway to reach the temple (approximately 10 minutes). Enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the forest and temple complex. After enjoying the breathtaking views, take the ropeway down and visit one of the oldest Hanuman temples.
Experience the Sikh temple (Gurudwara), admiring the religious ceremonies and communal kitchen. You can try your hand in the communal kitchen with other volunteers, which offers meals to hundreds of people from every religion, caste, and nationality each day.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or at the desired location.
Highlights
- Experience the early morning offerings at an 18th-century Ganesh temple
- Visit the Birla temple, made of white marble and built on a raised platform
- Admire the Sikh temple (Gurudwara) and its communal kitchen
- Watch the rituals and customs at the sacred water tanks of the monkey temple
- Enjoy a ropeway ride to the top of a hill to visit a temple with a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.
Bring a camera for photography.
Carry water and sunscreen for your comfort.
Respect the customs and traditions at religious sites.
Flash photography and food and drinks are not allowed inside the temples.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
