{"id":5235,"date":"2016-01-15T11:19:02","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T05:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=5235"},"modified":"2021-06-17T12:07:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T06:37:36","slug":"around-ranakpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/around-ranakpur.html","title":{"rendered":"7 things to do in and around Ranakpur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ranakpur-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ranakpur-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"around-ranakpur\" width=\"640\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ranakpur-Temple.jpg 640w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ranakpur-Temple-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At first glance, around Ranakpur seems like just another village in Rajasthan&#8217;s Pali district. This is until you realise the accessibility of a number of tourist attractions that are located in the region, or nearby. It cannot be denied that it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/explore\/religious\">Ranakpur Jain temple<\/a>, cut from marble in a precision that has never been replicated, has put the region on the tourist map. However, \u00a0once you have discovered how a small 50-kilometer radius, with the renowned luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/ranakpur\">Mana Hotel<\/a> at its center can present you so many possibilities, you probably will head out in the morning and return only hours after sundown.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how varied your interests, here are your options.<\/p>\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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/around-ranakpur.html\/#The_Ranakpur_festival\" >The Ranakpur festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/around-ranakpur.html\/#Jungle_safari\" >Jungle safari<\/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\/around-ranakpur.html\/#Cottage_industries\" >Cottage industries<\/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\/around-ranakpur.html\/#Temples\" >Temples<\/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\/around-ranakpur.html\/#Kumbhalgarh_fort\" >Kumbhalgarh fort<\/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\/around-ranakpur.html\/#Thandi_Beri\" >Thandi Beri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/around-ranakpur.html\/#Ranakpur_dam\" >Ranakpur dam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ranakpur_festival\"><\/span><strong>The Ranakpur festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong>he &#8220;Ranakpur Festival\u201d that takes place in the winter months &#8211; usually in November. It combines holy chanting, cultural programmes, and Kathak performances with music, dance and contemporary spirituality. Expect music, great use of lighting, local cuisine, costumes &#8211; everything folk and beautiful! Dancers and performers from across the land in Ranakpur, and the region is decorated with the voices of renowned vocal artists. There are even fireworks as the cultural programmes begin at the \u2018muktakash\u2019 (open air auditorium at Sun Temple), and visitors flock from across Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer. You&#8217;ll see classic Rajasthani activities like Mustache, Turban tying and tug of war.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jungle_safari\"><\/span><strong>Jungle safari<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5837\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Safari-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Safari-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Safari-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Safari-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience thrill and adventure!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is only luck that the festive season is also the best time to experience the jungle safari is also in the festive months. Ranakpur Festival guests are provided free access to the safari. Starting at 8 AM, the jeep will take you on a guided adventure trip through the Aravallis, Ranakpur Valley and the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and the trip combines nature, history and wildlife around Ranakpur.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cottage_industries\"><\/span><strong>Cottage industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5871\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/CAMEL-CHARISMA-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/CAMEL-CHARISMA-1-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/CAMEL-CHARISMA-1-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/CAMEL-CHARISMA-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/CAMEL-CHARISMA-1-195x110.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camel Charisma in Ranakpur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those taking a slow scenic route to Pali will see firsthand the colored water that is being released from the clothes dyeing cottage industries. Pali is home to the colours of Rajasthan &#8211; most of the fabrics of Rajasthan&#8217;s colorful garments are dyed here.<\/p>\n<p>Camel Charisma is another great NGO which is working towards securing livelihood of the traditional camel herding community &#8211; &#8216;Raika&#8217;s&#8217;. Read more about their great work &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camelcharisma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.camelcharisma.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temples\"><\/span><strong>Temples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the devout, Ranakpur is known for its stunning marble <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/explore\/religious\">Jain temple<\/a>, and even older Sun Temple, situated in a lush green setting. The Ranakpur temple is a glorious monument to Jain heritage, and is famed for its magnificent pillars and ornate artwork. The Jain temple is &#8220;chaumukha&#8221; (with four faces and entrances, symbolising Tirthankara&#8217;s victory over four directions), and is dedicated to Adinatha, the founder of Jainism. \u00a0It takes inspiration from Rajasthan&#8217;s Mirpur Jain temple. The temple covers a substantial 48,000 sq. feet area, and from a distance you can appreciate the domes, shikhara and turrets rising from the hill\u2019s slope. No two pillars look the same, due to distinctive carving, and none of them block out the Lord&#8217;s image.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kumbhalgarh_fort\"><\/span><strong>Kumbhalgarh fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5773\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kumbhalgarh_Fort1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kumbhalgarh_Fort1-1024x925.jpg\" alt=\"Kumbhalgarh Fort\" width=\"640\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kumbhalgarh_Fort1-1024x925.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kumbhalgarh_Fort1-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kumbhalgarh_Fort1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kumbhalgarh Fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rajasthan&#8217;s highest fort is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/explore\/history\">Kumbhalgarh<\/a>, which also is home to the famed &#8216;Cloud Palace&#8217;. Situated on the Aravallis, the 2000 year old fort is the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great Mewar king. \u00a0The Rajasthan government organises a festival here to remember Maharana Kumbha, the fort&#8217;s founder and a patron of art and architecture, with audiovisual shows, concerts and dance events.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thandi_Beri\"><\/span><strong>Thandi Beri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Mana Ranakpur property is close to an unpaved road that leads to a largely unknown forest lodge known as Thandi Beri. Used as a forest official vantage point for monitoring wildlife movement, it is well situated to observe the region&#8217;s natural beauty. It is today recommended by travelers as a popular picnic spot, famed for its serenity. However, as it is a government property, you need to acquire permission from forest officials and make offsite arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranakpur_dam\"><\/span><strong>Ranakpur dam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mana2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mana2-1024x925.jpg\" alt=\"High Tea at Ranakpur Dam\" width=\"640\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mana2-1024x925.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mana2-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mana2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Ranakpur dam adds one more classic tourist hotspot to the region &#8211; a water body! Only minutes from the Mana Hotel, Ranakpur is Ranakpur \u2018bandh\u2019 (dam). \u00a0Once visited by the Jodhpur royalty for peace and tranquility, the site is now popular among picnickers. \u00a0You&#8217;ll spot early morning yoga sessions, local birds, and occasionally some \u2018Ghadiyal\u2019s\u2019 in the water.<\/p>\n<p>The finest among the hotels in Ranakpur is Mana Hotels, with 49 rooms and luxurious villas. The hotel also has a Rajasthani spa experience and bar for relaxation opportunities. Mana Hotels\u2019s proximity to Udaipur means a few hours away lie famous lakes like Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar, Fateh Sagar and Swaroop Sagar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At first glance, around Ranakpur seems like just another village in Rajasthan&#8217;s Pali district. This is until you realise the accessibility of a number of tourist attractions that are located in the region, or nearby. 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