Galta Ji and Surya Mandir Ridge Walk

Galta Ji, also called the Monkey Temple, is a cluster of temples, kunds and pavilions in a narrow gap of the Aravalli hills east of the old city, famous for its rhesus macaques and sacred water tanks. A winding path climbs from the gap to the hilltop Surya Mandir (Sun Temple), reached by a stairway of about 20 minutes, with views over Jaipur and the Galta valley. Entry to the main complex is free at the gate, though a small fee or donation may be requested for the lower complex, and foreign visitors sometimes pay about ₹50 for a camera. Visitors should be calm with the monkeys, avoid carrying loose food and keep to the marked paths. The temples are active religious sites, so dress modestly.