Ancient Hindu pilgrimage site with natural springs and seven sacred pools, famous for its large monkey population.
Galtaji Temple, commonly known as the Monkey Temple, is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site located about 10 km from Jaipur. Built in the 18th century, this temple complex is set amidst the Aravalli hills and is surrounded by natural springs and lush vegetation.
The temple is dedicated to the Sun God and Lord Hanuman and features several shrines, pavilions, and natural springs. The complex is built in pink sandstone and includes beautifully carved pillars, painted walls, and rounded roofs.
One of the most distinctive features of Galtaji is its seven sacred kunds (water tanks) that are fed by natural springs from the surrounding hills. The most sacred of these is the Galta Kund, which never dries up and is believed to have healing properties.
The temple gets its nickname "Monkey Temple" from the large population of monkeys that inhabit the area. These monkeys, both langurs and rhesus macaques, are considered sacred and are often fed by visitors and pilgrims.
