Caution
Ranakpur Jain Temple in July
Rajasthan, India
July monsoon turns the Aravalli valley around Ranakpur vivid green and sends water cascading off the temple's marble domes. Beautiful — and thoroughly wet.
The July story
The temple is stunning in rain. Getting there comfortably is another matter entirely.
Why July scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon — green but wet
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car. Good highway via Sadri.. road condition: Well-maintained state highway. Scenic Aravalli drive.. public transport: Buses from Udaipur and Falna. Train to Falna (35km).. from nearest city: Udaipur→Ranakpur: 95km 2hrs. Jodhpur→Ranakpur: 170km 3.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF Rajasthan. helpline: Rajasthan Tourism: 0141-5110598. ambulance: 108. police station: Sadri (10km). nearest hospital: Sadri Primary Health Centre (10km). Udaipur hospitals 95km.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage. Aravalli valley has good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — 1444 pillars are a visual wonder — kids count them, Flat temple floor easy to walk, Cool marble interior even in warm weather, No climbing required
Elevation
510m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓monsoon-lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗most-travellers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect — cool air, marble glows in winter light |
| February | 5/5 | Ideal — comfortable and uncrowded |
| March | 4/5 | Good — warming but still pleasant |
| April | 3/5 | Hot — early morning visits only |
| May | 2/5 | Hot — not recommended |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon heat and humidity |
| Julyviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon — green but wet |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon — wet and humid |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon easing — greenest month |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — green and comfortable |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent — cool, clear, comfortable |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — winter perfection |
Practical Details
How to reach
Udaipur→Ranakpur: 95km 2hrs. Jodhpur→Ranakpur: 170km 3.5hrs.. Roads: Well-maintained state highway. Scenic Aravalli drive.. Self-drive: Any car. Good highway via Sadri.. Public transport: Buses from Udaipur and Falna. Train to Falna (35km).. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
510m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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