Galtaji Temple
Galtaji Temple
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Galtaji Temple, Jaipur A pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site, the Galtaji Temple, is located only 10km away from Jaipur. One of the jewels of Jaipur, the temple complex encompasses natural fresh water springs and 7 holy 'kunds' or water tanks. Among these kunds, the 'Galta Kund', is the holiest one and is believed to never get dry.
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Timothy M
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Literally the worst place we have visited in all of our travels.
IF YOU ARE A FOREIGNER, PLEASE AVOID.
All information on the Internet says that it is free entry but locals forcibly make you pay as a foreigner (we entered from Galta Gate). We tried refuting this but they got aggressive with multiple locals surrounding you.
Hindu gentlemen are aggressive inside the temple and are very forceful trying to get you to enter further into the temple (presumably at a charge).
The whole place is filthy with rubbish and rubble everywhere.
I do not comment this lightly but I will be contacting the Jaipur Tourism to raise this issue.
IF YOU ARE A FOREIGNER, PLEASE AVOID.
All information on the Internet says that it is free entry but locals forcibly make you pay as a foreigner (we entered from Galta Gate). We tried refuting this but they got aggressive with multiple locals surrounding you.
Hindu gentlemen are aggressive inside the temple and are very forceful trying to get you to enter further into the temple (presumably at a charge).
The whole place is filthy with rubbish and rubble everywhere.
I do not comment this lightly but I will be contacting the Jaipur Tourism to raise this issue.
Written 4 December 2023
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Saba
New Delhi, India21 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
I have been visiting JAIPUR for as long as I can remember, but never had I once visited, Galta Ji’s temple.
To be honest, I didn’t even know there was a temple called the MONKEY temple, until my recent visit . All thanks to our friends from CROATIA who wanted my husband & I, to take them around to all the unique places in Jaipur.
For all planning a visit here, I’d say you must, because this place is a marvel, with its unique rich history behind.
My friends and I loved the experience, thoroughly.
Just make sure you visit this place before sunset as it’s not well lit, & hence walking up the stairs with monkeys around could get a little uncomfortable.
P.s : The monkeys here are used to seeing visitors around. No, they don’t attack or trouble you, just make sure you don’t look in their babies eyes as they feel threatened.
I would definitely like to mention that this place in not well kept and is in desperate need of maintenance. There’s left over of food all around the temple area, especially where the devotees feed the monkeys.
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To be honest, I didn’t even know there was a temple called the MONKEY temple, until my recent visit . All thanks to our friends from CROATIA who wanted my husband & I, to take them around to all the unique places in Jaipur.
For all planning a visit here, I’d say you must, because this place is a marvel, with its unique rich history behind.
My friends and I loved the experience, thoroughly.
Just make sure you visit this place before sunset as it’s not well lit, & hence walking up the stairs with monkeys around could get a little uncomfortable.
P.s : The monkeys here are used to seeing visitors around. No, they don’t attack or trouble you, just make sure you don’t look in their babies eyes as they feel threatened.
I would definitely like to mention that this place in not well kept and is in desperate need of maintenance. There’s left over of food all around the temple area, especially where the devotees feed the monkeys.
You can follow me on Instagram
@officialsabahossein
Written 20 August 2023
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devina1991
Bengaluru, India551 contributions
Feb 2023
This place is right inside the Jaipur city limits. Once inside the temple premises, one can get an impression that this place is very far away from urban city crowds. This temple is located in between the mountains and the waterbody inside the temple premises adds a lot of beauty to this place. If this place could be kept clean and maintained well, this site can be made a very popular tourist destination and will surely attract more international tourists every year.There is no entrance fee for lndian visitors except for a camera fee, but there is entrance fee and camera fee for international visitors
Written 3 May 2023
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Utsav Agarwal
1 contribution
Apr 2023
The worst experience that a person could ever get after visiting a temple
The place charges Rs 100 per phone so as to carry it inside only from the families because they're well aware that the family the can overpower the people with family and not from the people who are in groups
The place was dirty and the staff was terrible too
Temple is considered as a safe place but it was definitly not one for the women and girls
Its not a temple
Its just a shop where you're charged for visiting inside the temple and further you will be donating more in the temple
I'll recommend you to visit any temple but not this one
The place charges Rs 100 per phone so as to carry it inside only from the families because they're well aware that the family the can overpower the people with family and not from the people who are in groups
The place was dirty and the staff was terrible too
Temple is considered as a safe place but it was definitly not one for the women and girls
Its not a temple
Its just a shop where you're charged for visiting inside the temple and further you will be donating more in the temple
I'll recommend you to visit any temple but not this one
Written 30 April 2023
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Craig H
Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Was hoping for a nice photography opportunity here as I was told it was a must see by a guide. We was there 4 minutes and then left. Not much to see, just some steps leading into some sewage water. We sat in traffic for 1.5 hrs to get here then we had the joy of another hour getting out of the place . On the brighter note it's free, if your into looking at sewage then you'll have a blast here.
Written 26 March 2023
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Hikingmad
374 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
No-one can dispute the beauty of the place in between the rubbish, plastic waste, dirt, cow muck and monkeys. Our visit however (2nd March 2023) was marred by an experience at the entrance. We are two females traveling together and we had a driver. At the entrance we attempted to pay the 100 rupee entrance fee with a 200 rupee note and as we stood at the booth and a man to my side (who was talking to the man at the ticket booth) pushed me and snatched the note from my hand and ran off into the temple through the gate. The ticket booth man then attempted to charge us again despite seeing what had happened and later we saw the thief back at the booth again talking to the man so they are obviously in it together. After some arguing we did gain our tickets. Inside we saw the thief who was attempting to talk to other tourists and we warned them too. When we did this the thief was angry with us and was shouting "I live here all my life". There is police in the temple but they do not take action. Also the booth try and make you pay 150 rupees extra to take photos even when you have no camera. Please be aware of scams and safety, especially if you have no guide or man with you. I know it's not a lot of money but it's the principle of honesty.
Description of the man who stole our money. 5ft 7 in height, grey shoulder length straggly hair, late 50's, poor teeth.
Description of the man who stole our money. 5ft 7 in height, grey shoulder length straggly hair, late 50's, poor teeth.
Written 2 March 2023
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SUNILDASWANEY
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates618 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
There're many individual temples in this huge compound and for some strange reason(s)they have all been completely neglected to the point they are practically in a state of ruin.It's extremely sad to witness this very sad state of affairs
Written 20 February 2023
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LOA1309
Moscow, Russia3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Dipti accompanied us on a tour of the Monkey Temple. He helped to establish communication with his fellow villagers. It was fascinating.
Written 4 February 2023
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AMZO
7 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
If you are planning to visit Jaipur - The Pink City - be sure to visit Galta Ji too ( Monkey Temple )
It is not mentioned among the usually “8 wonders if this world” but it’s a huge mistake.
You will see a beauty you haven’t even dreamt off 💖
This place will soothed your soul and add comfort to your heart at present moment and long after leaving 🙏🏻
The buildings, temples, the whole area is a magical and mesmerising place and it’s almost as if its impossible to
comprehend .. You have to make more space in your heart and head to be able to gasp the beauty of this place.
When you leave you have a feeling of becoming bigger inside 💖🙏🏻
Rohit is a dream tour guide at location, always attentive, always wanting you to have the best memories by telling the story about and taking your pictures at the most lovely locations. He will make sure it will be your unforgettable adventure in Jaipur, Rajasthan 🙏🏻 Thank you for your spirit off generosity, your infectious love off this place, and takings care off the monkeys too.
Get a lifetime experience 💖🙏🏻 do call Rohit
+917821067919
It is not mentioned among the usually “8 wonders if this world” but it’s a huge mistake.
You will see a beauty you haven’t even dreamt off 💖
This place will soothed your soul and add comfort to your heart at present moment and long after leaving 🙏🏻
The buildings, temples, the whole area is a magical and mesmerising place and it’s almost as if its impossible to
comprehend .. You have to make more space in your heart and head to be able to gasp the beauty of this place.
When you leave you have a feeling of becoming bigger inside 💖🙏🏻
Rohit is a dream tour guide at location, always attentive, always wanting you to have the best memories by telling the story about and taking your pictures at the most lovely locations. He will make sure it will be your unforgettable adventure in Jaipur, Rajasthan 🙏🏻 Thank you for your spirit off generosity, your infectious love off this place, and takings care off the monkeys too.
Get a lifetime experience 💖🙏🏻 do call Rohit
+917821067919
Written 9 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
singhasam
Weymouth, UK3,716 contributions
Nov 2022
GALTAJI is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about six miles from Jaipur.
It consists of several temples built into a narrow cleft in the ring of hills surrounding the city.
The site is famous for its natural springs which collect in tanks. The holiest of these is Galta Kund which never goes dry.
It is considered auspicious to bathe in the waters of Galtaji and thousands come to do so every year. Therein lies a problem.
Firstly when you put people and their food together in a natural setting it attracts the local monkeys and they do things in the waters that you don't want to know about.
For that matter, the impact on the purity of the waters from scores and scores of people using it to bathe every day is also something you probably don't want to dwell on.
Add to that wandering cattle and their droppings, great heaps of rubbish lying about in the undergrowth, monkeys being fed plastic packets of milk with the stench later from that and you rightly get the impression that religious purity has become, to say the least, a little tarnished.
I should stress at this point that those visiting this cleft of temples should expect to be tested physically since I estimated the steep climb to the Sun Temple at the top and back down at close to two miles over frequently uneven and stony ground. Take care.
My way began up past one temple and up several sections of stone steps with a fence of razor wire on my left. Monkeys treated that barrier with contempt.
The human bathing area -- one for men and one for women -- was packed at one tank with people stripping off and plunging in while another tank I passed had several dozen monkeys individually and collectively swimming in its waters.
The path-passage took a sharp left and climbed past what seemed to be a popular monkey feeding point before the rough path climbed steeply up into the hills.
When I arrived at the Sun Temple it offered majestic views over Jaipur and a chance to get my breath back. It was a hot day and I needed the bottled water I had brought with me. Make sure you bring some too.
On the way down my guide pointed out a wonderful archaeological site of early 1700s astronomical instruments choked in trees and undergrowth near a huge pile of cow dung.
Apparently a much larger similar astronomical observatory site, Jantar Mantar, down in Jaipur got all the restoration money despite the fact that this overgrown site near the Sun Temple is actually older and, therefore, historically more important.
I am highlighting the situation in this and other related reviews in the hope Indian authorities spare a little money to restore this site too. It certainly deserves it because even neglect couldn't hide the lovely curved marble instruments, structures and scientific markings.
Coming on down we passed a holy man sat cross-legged on the pavement watching the world go by. I wonder what he thought of the changes to this religious site?
Back down towards the entrance we eased our way past the bathing bedlam, discarded drifts of monkey food and a few less savoury deposits to eventually drive away with very mixed memories.
The site itself should have been lovely with its tanks of water, historic temples, gorge-like setting and wonderful views, but mankind's grubby fingerprints had been left all over it from piles of discarded rubbish and food to wear and tear on the monuments and pathway.
It is still worth a visit but be prepared to see history clash with modernity.
It consists of several temples built into a narrow cleft in the ring of hills surrounding the city.
The site is famous for its natural springs which collect in tanks. The holiest of these is Galta Kund which never goes dry.
It is considered auspicious to bathe in the waters of Galtaji and thousands come to do so every year. Therein lies a problem.
Firstly when you put people and their food together in a natural setting it attracts the local monkeys and they do things in the waters that you don't want to know about.
For that matter, the impact on the purity of the waters from scores and scores of people using it to bathe every day is also something you probably don't want to dwell on.
Add to that wandering cattle and their droppings, great heaps of rubbish lying about in the undergrowth, monkeys being fed plastic packets of milk with the stench later from that and you rightly get the impression that religious purity has become, to say the least, a little tarnished.
I should stress at this point that those visiting this cleft of temples should expect to be tested physically since I estimated the steep climb to the Sun Temple at the top and back down at close to two miles over frequently uneven and stony ground. Take care.
My way began up past one temple and up several sections of stone steps with a fence of razor wire on my left. Monkeys treated that barrier with contempt.
The human bathing area -- one for men and one for women -- was packed at one tank with people stripping off and plunging in while another tank I passed had several dozen monkeys individually and collectively swimming in its waters.
The path-passage took a sharp left and climbed past what seemed to be a popular monkey feeding point before the rough path climbed steeply up into the hills.
When I arrived at the Sun Temple it offered majestic views over Jaipur and a chance to get my breath back. It was a hot day and I needed the bottled water I had brought with me. Make sure you bring some too.
On the way down my guide pointed out a wonderful archaeological site of early 1700s astronomical instruments choked in trees and undergrowth near a huge pile of cow dung.
Apparently a much larger similar astronomical observatory site, Jantar Mantar, down in Jaipur got all the restoration money despite the fact that this overgrown site near the Sun Temple is actually older and, therefore, historically more important.
I am highlighting the situation in this and other related reviews in the hope Indian authorities spare a little money to restore this site too. It certainly deserves it because even neglect couldn't hide the lovely curved marble instruments, structures and scientific markings.
Coming on down we passed a holy man sat cross-legged on the pavement watching the world go by. I wonder what he thought of the changes to this religious site?
Back down towards the entrance we eased our way past the bathing bedlam, discarded drifts of monkey food and a few less savoury deposits to eventually drive away with very mixed memories.
The site itself should have been lovely with its tanks of water, historic temples, gorge-like setting and wonderful views, but mankind's grubby fingerprints had been left all over it from piles of discarded rubbish and food to wear and tear on the monuments and pathway.
It is still worth a visit but be prepared to see history clash with modernity.
Written 23 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ketty72
Reggio Emilia, Italy133 contributions
Gradirei conoscere gli orari d’apertura,qualcuno può aiutarmi?
Grazie
lindyloo-2007
Great Yarmouth, UK387 contributions
How hard is the walk up to this temple? Can you do part, not going right to the top?
Sudhir D
Jaipur District, India262 contributions
Not much. There is a little straight walk and the you climb up. As long as you close it to third and final pond. It’s fine.
rebeca f
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain371 contributions
Alguien sabe hasta que hora esta abierto el templo?
muchas gracias
Marie-Hélène M
London, UK373 contributions
It’s open until sunset.
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