Far from the hustle bustle of urban life in Rajasthan, the rural regalia of Ranakpur is truly enchanting. Surrounded by hills, Ranakpur is cooler as compared to other of the cities of Rajasthan. Evenings are extremely pleasurable here. The Ranakpur Jain Temple is the major draw for the tourists. Built in white marble, the temple is probably the most spectacular structure in the entire region. The marvelous exteriors and irresistible interiors of the temple can bowl over even the most seasoned traveler.
Over 1400 pillars in white marble dot the interiors of the massive temple. What is even more amazing is the fact that every marble pillar is carved unlike the other. These carvings are so unique and so beautiful that words fall short to describe its matchless glory and photographs are not enough to display its splendor. It is purely white everywhere with sun rays entering in through spaces and settling gingerly over the gleaming floor. The temple is magnetic enough to allow a visitor sit and keep looking for hours.
Another nearby destination, Khimsar offers a special form of Rajasthani dance and music. The vast stretches of sand in Khimsar are ideal for sand play. Jeep safari is the best way out to explore the wilderness here. It can offer you wonderful opportunity to catch glimpses of animals like deer, sambhar and some snakes. Messing with sands in Rajasthan is actually great fun.
In order to taste the true essence of desert and explore the dune decked terrain further, one can also hire a camel and enjoy the camel ride into the sunset. Watching the sunset from an elevated sand dune hypnotizes everyone. Nowhere can the sands be as spellbinding as they are in Rajasthan. The experience with Ranakpur t
