Private Day Trip to Abhaneri Chand Baori from Jaipur

Three temples and a stepwell that holds centuries of water storage and ritual

A private full-day tour from Jaipur to Abhaneri includes hotel pickup at 9:00 AM, an air-conditioned vehicle, a live English guide, hi-tea break and bottled water. You visit the Chand Baori stepwell (a geometric tank built to store water during droughts), the Harshat Mata Temple with its scattered pillars and sculptures, and the Galtaji Monkey Temple where a large troop of monkeys inhabits the partially restored complex. The tour returns you to your hotel the same day. A moderate amount of walking is involved. Wear comfortable shoes and smart casual dress (no short shorts or sleeveless tops in the temples).

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chand Baori2h
2. Galtaji Monkey Temple1h

Full-day tour of Abhaneri and temples

• Pick up from Jaipur hotel at 9:00 AM
• Travel to Abhaneri village
• Explore Chand Baori stepwell
• Visit Harshat Mata Temple
• Visit Monkey Temple (Galtaji)
• Return to Jaipur hotel

The experience

How do you spend a full day outside Jaipur without arranging your own transport? This tour handles the logistics: pickup from your hotel at 9:00 AM in an air-conditioned vehicle, a driver who knows the route, and return to your hotel after dark. The drive to Abhaneri takes you through the Rajasthan countryside to a town believed to have been founded by King Raja Chand, originally called Abha Nagri, the city of brightness, before the name shifted over time.

The Chand Baori is the centerpiece: a stepwell with geometric precision, built as a water reservoir and cool refuge during droughts. Step wells are a uniquely Indian concept, and this one's scale and intricate architecture make it immediately visible why it matters. Adjoining it stands the Harshat Mata Temple, dedicated to the goddess of happiness and joy, where many of its original pillars and statues now lie scattered through the courtyard and corridors: a record of what the structure once held. The temple's carvings and sculptures reward close looking.

The Galtaji Monkey Temple (also called Ramgopalji temple complex) is where the day shifts tone. A large tribe of monkeys lives in the largely abandoned, partially restored temple, and you interact with them while learning about Hindu mythology. The temple has been left to the monkeys in a way that makes the visit feel less like a formal site and more like stepping into their world. A hi-tea break and bottled water are included during the day to sustain you through the moderate walking involved.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Jaipur hotel at 9:00 AM and same-day return.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hi-tea break and bottled water.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Janu Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book the option with a guide if you want context for the stepwell's engineering, the temple sculptures and the monkey temple's place in local practice. The driver-only option works if you prefer to move through the sites at your own pace and bring your own knowledge or research.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is the Chand Baori and why was it built?

The Chand Baori is a stepwell: a large geometric tank constructed to store water during droughts and serve as a cool place of refuge in the heat. Step wells are a uniquely Indian architectural concept, and this one's intricate design and scale make it one of the most striking examples. It was ritual to wash hands and feet before visiting the adjoining temple.

Will I actually see monkeys at the Galtaji temple?

Yes. A large tribe of monkeys lives in the Galtaji Monkey Temple complex, and you interact with them during your visit. The temple is partially restored and largely abandoned, which is why the monkeys have made it their home. Learning about Hindu mythology connected to the site is part of the experience.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved throughout the day. Wear comfortable shoes, and dress in smart casual clothing: short shorts and sleeveless tops are not recommended inside the temples. The walking is manageable for most fitness levels, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What is included in the tour price?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, a live English-speaking guide, a hi-tea break, bottled water, and parking fees are all included. Monument entrance fees and camera fees are separate, as are any meals beyond the hi-tea break.