{"id":10397,"date":"2026-02-28T18:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=10397"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:32:25","slug":"boating-stargazing-ranakpu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/boating-stargazing-ranakpu.html","title":{"rendered":"Mana Hotels Leads Boating &amp; Star Gazing Initiatives to Expand Ranakpur\u2019s Tourism Appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mana Hotels has taken the lead in driving two ambitious tourism-enhancement initiatives in Ranakpur: the development of regulated boating experiences and curated forest-based star gazing sessions. These initiatives aim to add new dimensions to the destination while maintaining ecological sensitivity and regulatory compliance.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/boating-stargazing-ranakpu.html\/#Forest_Star_Gazing_Experiences\" >Forest Star Gazing Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/boating-stargazing-ranakpu.html\/#Leadership_Speaks\" >Leadership Speaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/boating-stargazing-ranakpu.html\/#Building_on_Momentum_of_the_Ranakpur_Adventure_Park\" >Building on Momentum of the Ranakpur Adventure Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/boating-stargazing-ranakpu.html\/#About_Mana_Hotels\" >About Mana Hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/boating-stargazing-ranakpu.html\/#Related_Links\" >Related Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boating_at_Scenic_Water_Bodies\"><\/span>Boating at Scenic Water Bodies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ranakpur-Dam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"10320\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ranakpur-Dam.jpg\" alt=\"best ranakpur hotels\" class=\"wp-image-10320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ranakpur-Dam.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ranakpur-dam-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ranakpur-dam-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ranakpur-dam-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"5695\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ranakpur-dam-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ranakpur-dam-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ranakpur-dam-1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed boating activity is being explored at multiple scenic sites including Ranakpur Dam and Choda Dam, subject to required permissions and environmental clearances. The project envisions controlled, low-impact boating designed to offer visitors serene water-based experiences against the Aravalli landscape. The positive impact of boating on a tourist destination is already well known and experienced with the success of the same activity in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Attraction_Review-g679012-d1204950-Reviews-Nakki_Lake-Mount_Abu_Sirohi_District_Rajasthan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Abu &amp; Udaipur<\/a>.<br><br>By leveraging existing natural assets responsibly, Mana Hotels aims to introduce structured recreational activities that complement Ranakpur\u2019s tranquil environment rather than disrupt it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forest_Star_Gazing_Experiences\"><\/span>Forest Star Gazing Experiences<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure.png\" alt=\"staycation night gazing\" class=\"wp-image-8457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure.png 660w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure-200x133.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Forest clearings such as Thandi Beri and the Herbivore Enclosure are being evaluated as potential locations for curated star gazing sessions. With minimal light pollution and expansive night skies, Ranakpur offers ideal conditions for astronomy-based tourism experiences.<br><br>These sessions are planned to include guided sky observation, storytelling around constellations, and responsible night-time nature appreciation, positioning Ranakpur as a destination for experiential and slow tourism.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_Speaks\"><\/span>Leadership Speaks<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Kishan Chaudhary, Operations Manager at Mana Hotels, stated:<br>\u201cWe are in the process of completing formalities required by various departments to allow these activities to flourish in Ranakpur.\u201d<br><br>Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Marketing Manager at Mana Hotels, added:<br>\u201cThese activities will definitely help in attracting more tourists to Ranakpur which is already well known for the Ranakpur Jain Temple &amp; the leopard sightings.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_on_Momentum_of_the_Ranakpur_Adventure_Park\"><\/span>Building on Momentum of the Ranakpur Adventure Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/258.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-id=\"10367\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/258.jpg\" alt=\"zip lining ranakpur\" class=\"wp-image-10367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/258.jpg 940w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/258-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/258-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"10366\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"family adventure\" class=\"wp-image-10366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/204.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"10318\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"slow travel ranakpur\" class=\"wp-image-10318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nature-Walk.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Following the successful relaunch of the Ranakpur Adventure Park, these two initiatives are expected to further diversify the destination\u2019s offerings. While Ranakpur has long been associated with the iconic Ranakpur Jain Temple and its growing reputation for leopard sightings, the introduction of boating and structured star gazing will position the region as a more rounded, multi-experience getaway.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Mana_Hotels\"><\/span>About Mana Hotels<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mana Hotels is a leading hospitality provider in Ranakpur, committed to enhancing guest experiences while contributing meaningfully to the region\u2019s tourism ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, bookings, and group inquiries, please contact:<br>Mana Hotels, Ranakpur<br>Ranakpur Road, District Pali, Rajasthan<br>+91 8107888800<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/\">www.manahotels.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Links\"><\/span>Related Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"vQJLLI8XkM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/press-release\/ranakpur-adventure-park.html\">Mana Hotels Announces the Re-Launch of Ranakpur Adventure Park<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Mana Hotels Announces the Re-Launch of Ranakpur Adventure Park&#8221; &#8212; Interesting Destinations &amp; The Best Hotels In Rajasthan | Mana Traveller\" src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/press-release\/ranakpur-adventure-park.html\/embed#?secret=cbsT1KdoPf#?secret=vQJLLI8XkM\" data-secret=\"vQJLLI8XkM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-adventure-park-1.html<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mana Hotels has taken the lead in driving two ambitious tourism-enhancement initiatives in Ranakpur: the development of regulated boating experiences and curated forest-based star gazing sessions. 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