Galta Ji temple - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Galta Ji temple

The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred water tanks in which pilgrims bathe. Visitors and pilgrims can ascend the crevasse, continuing past the highest water pool to a hilltop temple from there are views of Jaipur and its fortifications spreads out across the valley floor.

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Kalki Temple

Kalki Temple

3.24km from Galta Ji temple

This is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur, Rajasthan in the 18th century. It is believed to have been built in memory of Jai Singh's grandson Kalki Singh, who died at a young age.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal

3.29km from Galta Ji temple

Hawa Mahal( "The Palace of Breeze") is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The original intent of the lattice design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen since they had to obey the strict rules of "purdah", which forbade them from appearing in public without face coverings

Jantar Mantar - Jaipur

Jantar Mantar - Jaipur

3.52km from Galta Ji temple

The ancient structure is mainly used to measure the time of day, correct to half a second and declination of the sun and the other heavenly bodies. It is also featured as the world's largest stone sundial.

City Palace Jaipur

City Palace Jaipur

3.63km from Galta Ji temple

The City Palace, Jaipur was established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. After the Maharaja moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727, the City Palace not only became the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur but was also the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry.

Chandra Mahal

Chandra Mahal

3.69km from Galta Ji temple

Chandra Mahal is situated inside the main City Palace, which occupies around one-seventh area of the city. This mahal was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II and later on renovations were done by his descendants. It is presently the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and has a seven-storeyed citadel

Jaipur Zoo

Jaipur Zoo

3.77km from Galta Ji temple

Zoological garden of Jaipur is one of the most serene environs the city of Jaipur has to offer. One can spot more than 70 varieties of animal, birds and reptiles. Built in 1868 by Sawai Raja Pratap, the zoo is spread over an area of 33 acres.

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Jaipur

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Jaipur is famous for its forts,and colourful constructions. Jaipur city itself called as the Pink city of India.

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