Images of Galta Ji Temple, Jaipur

Galta Ji Temple, colloquially known worldwide as the “Monkey Temple” or “Galwar Bagh,” is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site nestled within a narrow mountain pass of the Aravalli range approximately 10 kilometers east of Jaipur. More closely resembling a grand, sprawling haveli (mansion) than a conventional temple the complex is built from striking pink sandstone blending traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architectural elements. It is renowned for its seven sacred kunds (water tanks) continuously fed by a natural spring emerging high in the hills. Dedicated primarily to Lord Hanuman and historically significant as the gaddi (seat) of the Ramanandi Vaishnava sect the temple offers a unique blend of spiritual sanctity, architectural beauty, and a captivating encounter with hundreds of resident Rhesus Macaques.