Hotels near Galtaji Temple

Galtaji (commonly called the Monkey Temple) is a 15th-century Hindu pilgrimage site set in a narrow gorge in the Aravalli Hills east of Jaipur. The complex includes several temples and seven sacred water tanks (kunds) fed by a natural spring. The main temple, dedicated to Lord Rama, features painted walls and pillared pavilions that cling to the hillside. Hundreds of macaque monkeys live on the temple grounds - they are considered sacred and are fed by priests and devotees, which is how the site earned its popular nickname.

The setting is the real attraction here. The gorge is lush with tropical vegetation, the spring water cascades between the kunds, and the pink sandstone temples look ancient and undisturbed compared to Jaipur's more polished tourist sites. The walk from the road to the main temple takes about 10 minutes through the gorge. Entry is free, and the site is open from sunrise to sunset. It sees far fewer tourists than the city-centre attractions.

Pro Tip: Keep food, water bottles, and sunglasses out of sight - the macaques are bold and will grab anything they can. Do not feed or provoke them. Visit in the early morning for the best light in the gorge and fewer people around the sacred tanks.