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The extreamly beautiful Ranakpur complex is situated in the remote and peaceful Arravali valley. |
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| Weekend Getaways Around Ranakpur |
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| § Udaipur |
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Udaipur is 60 kms from Ranakpur. The city of Udaipur is a lovely land around the Azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights sounds and experience-an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. |
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The second principal Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh, it is perched atop the Aravallis. Built in the 15th century by Maharana Kumbha, it extends over 12 kms and encloses many temples, palaces and gardens. The fort renovated in the 19th century. |
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| § Mount Abu |
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The hill resort of Mount Abu is renowned for the Jain temples of Dilwara. The Dilwara Jain temples have often been compared to the Taj Mahal for their sheer elegance and beauty in marble. The temples date back to the 11th and the 13th century |
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The famous Ranakpur temples are just 60 kms from Udaipur by the scenic route through Vanpura and Saira. Ranakpur became a strangely tranquil meditation center in a frequently war ravaged land. It also became a magnificent sculpture museum to which wealthy Jain merchants and ministers kept adding shrines and statues. The annual total rainfall is around 55 centimeters. Winter months (October-March) are the best for visiting this place.