✭ Galtaji Temple, Overview ✭
✭ Galtaji Temple is a prehistoric Hindu pilgrimage site located on the outskirts of the regal city of Jaipur. Outlined by the striking Aravalli hills, it comprises several temples, sacred pools, pavilions and natural springs. This majestic temple is situated in the middle of a hilly terrain surrounded by a beautiful valley which attracts tourists every year. Galtaji Temple was built using pink colored sandstone and is a huge temple complex consisting of various temples. Situated inside the City Palace, the walls of this temple are beautifully decorated with carvings and paintings which make this place worth visiting. Galtaji Temple is unique in its architecture and is built like a palace ✭
✭ Timings : 5:00 - 21:00 ✭
✭ Time Required : No Limit ✭
✭ Entry Fee : 100 Rs entry fee ✭ Water Tanks
✭ Camera: INR 50 ✭
✭ Water Tanks ✭
✭ Galtaji Temple is most revered for its natural water springs, in which the water flows automatically in the temple premises and gets stored in the tanks. This natural spring never dries up which amazes the visitors and attracts them from all sides. Galta Kund is the holiest of the seven ponds in the temple complex. It is considered auspicious to take a dip in the holy pool especially during the festival of Makar Sankranti in January. ✭
✭ The months of February-March and October-December are the best time to visit this place as the weather is pleasant at that time. It can be quite hot and uncomfortable in summers and hence, it is best to avoid them.✭
✭ The Galtaji temple is packed with tourists and pilgrims taking a dip in the holy waters of the kund during the Makar Sankranti festival in January. It is best to visit the temple in the evening if you want to witness the fascinating view of the monkeys towards the pond of the temple for bathing. ✭
