Abhaneri Stepwell & Monkey Temple Day Trip Private Tour

Stepwells were built as water reserves and cool retreats, not just functional wells.

A private full-day tour from Jaipur to Abhaneri with a driver and guide covers three historic sites: Chand Baori, a geometric stepwell built by Raja Chand in the 10th century; Harshat Mata Temple, dedicated to the goddess of happiness; and Galtaji Temple, where a large monkey population inhabits the partially restored complex. Hotel or station pickup and monument entry are included, with same-day return to Jaipur.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day trip to Abhaneri and Monkey Temple

• Pick up from Jaipur after breakfast
• Visit Chand Baori step wells
• Explore Harshat Mata Temple
• Visit Monkey Temple (Galtaji Temple)
• Return to Jaipur and drop off

The experience

How do you actually get inside a stepwell, and what do you see when you're standing in one? Chand Baori is the answer: a 10th-century structure with intricate stone carvings descending into the earth in geometric patterns. Originally built as a water reservoir and cool refuge during droughts, the stepwell sits adjacent to Harshat Mata Temple, whose pillars and statues now scatter across the courtyard. The temple was razed centuries ago but its architectural remnants still carry the sculptural style of ancient India. Your guide narrates the history and purpose of each site as you move through them.

The day also includes Galtaji Temple, located in a narrow valley on the eastern hills near Jaipur's edge. The temple complex (known colloquially as the Monkey Temple because of the large tribe living in its partially restored structures) offers a different kind of encounter: you're walking through active ruins inhabited by wildlife. A moderate amount of walking is involved across all three stops, so comfortable shoes matter. The driver handles all transport between sites and back to your hotel or station, and the itinerary fits into a full day without rushing.

This is a private tour, so only your group participates. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. If you choose the option that includes a guide and tickets, entry fees to the monuments are covered. Otherwise, you pay them on arrival. Fuel, parking, tolls and taxes are all built into the price, so there are no hidden costs during the day.

What’s included

• Hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• bottled water.
• guide narration at each site (if guide option selected).
• monument entrance fees (if tickets option selected).
• fuel, parking, tolls and interstate taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Car tour with a driverUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30Sedan or SUV vehicle: Toyota Etios sedan for 2-3 travellers, or Toyota Innova/Crysta SUV for 4-6 travellers. Includes a private car with an English-speaking driver. Pickup is included.

Transport with guide and ticketsUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30Sedan or SUV vehicle: a sedan for up to 3 passengers or an SUV for up to 6 passengers. Includes a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, a tour guide in Abhaneri, and monument entrance tickets. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rajasthan Incredible Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the option with guide and tickets if you want the history and context explained at each stop and prefer not to pay separately at the gate. The driver-only option works if you're traveling with someone who knows the sites or prefer to explore at your own pace and budget the entry fees separately.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Chand Baori and why is it famous?

Chand Baori is a 10th-century stepwell in Abhaneri built by Raja Chand, known for its intricate geometric stonework and carvings. Stepwells were unique Indian structures used to store water during droughts and as cool places of retreat. Visitors would traditionally wash their hands and feet at the well before entering the adjacent temple. The architectural and sculptural styles of the stepwell remain intact despite the temple being razed centuries ago.

Will I actually see monkeys at Galtaji Temple?

Galtaji Temple, also called the Monkey Temple, is home to a large tribe of monkeys that inhabit the partially restored temple complex. The temple sits in a narrow valley on the eastern hills near Jaipur's outskirts, and the monkeys are a permanent part of the site, though the structures themselves are only partially restored.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved across the three sites: Chand Baori, Harshat Mata Temple, and Galtaji Temple. Comfortable shoes are essential, and the itinerary is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your driver transports you between locations, so you're not walking between sites, only within them.

Does the price include entry to the temples and stepwell?

Monument entrance fees are included if you book the "Transport with Guide & Tickets" option. If you choose "Tour by Car with a Driver" only, you pay entry fees on arrival at each site. Both options include the private vehicle, driver, fuel, parking, tolls and taxes.

What time does the tour start and when do I return to Jaipur?

The tour is a full-day excursion lasting 9 to 10 hours. Your driver picks you up from your hotel, airport, or railway station in the morning after breakfast and returns you to your desired Jaipur location upon completion. Exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day.