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See what’s beyond Jaipur with this trip to Abhaneri! Dubbed as the ‘City of Brightness’, this ancient village is home to one of Rajasthan’s oldest historical ruins. Glimpse into the past with a walk through Chand Baori, your first stop for the day. Originally used as a water reservoir, this step well is decked with over 3,500 narrow elevations on all its sides. Marvel at the perfect symmetry of the well – from the equal number of levels to the flawless alignment of each row. This geometric masterpiece is one of India’s largest and deepest at 64 feet and with 34 floors. Head next to Harshat Mata Temple, an architectural jewel that captures the look of the 10th century. Gaze upon the remnants of the building, scattered around the courtyards and corridors of the temple. Finally, turn your sights on Monkey Temple. Known as a local religious site, this temple is believed to have holy ponds that wash off the sins of its pilgrims. Spot a large group of monkeys inhabiting the area – a sight .
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
See what’s beyond Jaipur with this trip to Abhaneri! Dubbed as the ‘City of Brightness’, this ancient village is home to one of Rajasthan’s oldest historical ruins. Glimpse into the past with a walk through Chand Baori, your first stop for the day. Originally used as a water reservoir, this step well is decked with over 3,500 narrow elevations on all its sides. Marvel at the perfect symmetry of the well – from the equal number of levels to the flawless alignment of each row. This geometric masterpiece is one of India’s largest and deepest at 64 feet and with 34 floors. Head next to Harshat Mata Temple, an architectural jewel that captures the look of the 10th century. Gaze upon the remnants of the building, scattered around the courtyards and corridors of the temple. Finally, turn your sights on Monkey Temple. Known as a local religious site, this temple is believed to have holy ponds that wash off the sins of its pilgrims. Spot a large group of monkeys inhabiting the area – a sight .
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
Explore Chand Baori’s step wells – built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Harshat Mata Temple, Opposite the Chand Baori, Abhaneri India
Visit Harshat Mata, a temple dedicated to the goddess Harshat Mata who is considered to be the goddess of happiness and joy
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monkey Temple, Galta Ji, Jaipur 302031 India
Drop by Monkey Temple, one of the jewels of Rajasthan
Duration: 1 hour
