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Chulgiri Trek

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Easy1 dayBest Oct–Mar

Hazy view from Chulgiri hill over the Jaipur-Agra highway and the town below at dusk537 mhighest point2 Photos
Max altitude
537 m
Days
1 day
Distance
2.5 km
Difficulty
Easy

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A short climb of about 1,000 stone steps on a hill above Jaipur, mostly unshaded until the ridge, so it is hot at midday; the Neemrana guide rates it harder than the other Jaipur walks because of its rough forest path.

About this trek

Chulgiri

Chulgiri is a short Aravalli hill walk above Ghat Ki Guni on the edge of Jaipur. A stepped path climbs through scrub to the hilltop Jain temples and their marble courtyards, with wide views over the city. It suits beginners, families and pilgrims who want a steady climb of a couple of hours.

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On the trail

Hazy view from Chulgiri hill over the Jaipur-Agra highway and the town below at dusk
Hazy view from Chulgiri hill over the Jaipur-Agra highway and the town below at duskPhoto: Mayank Bhagya · CC BY 2.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · highest point

    Foot of Chulgiri hill → Chulgiri Jain temples and back

    2.5 km · 3 h · No overnight

    481 m → 537 m → 481 m

    • A stepped path climbs through Aravalli scrub; the climb is steady and largely unshaded until the ridge.
    • A rustic, naturally carved forest path is the alternative to the winding staircase to the temples.
    • The top has marble temple courtyards, a centuries-old Mahavir idol and a view over Jaipur.
    • A canteen at the temple serves sattvic food to pilgrims and walkers.

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

05001,000Foot of Chulgiri hill: 481 m, 0 kmDay 1 high point: 537 m, 1.3 kmChulgiri Jain temples and back: 481 m, 2.5 km
Metres above sea level · distance 2.5 km

Where it is

Map

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Weather

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Trailhead · Foot of Chulgiri hill, start of Chulgiri Digamber Jain Temple Road (Agra Road side)

at 481 m

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High point · Chulgiri Digamber Jain Temple (hilltop temple complex, mapped in OpenStreetMap)

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Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Foot of Chulgiri hill, start of Chulgiri Digamber Jain Temple Road (Agra Road side) (nearest town: Jaipur)
Nearest railway
Jaipur Junction
Nearest airport
Jaipur International Airport
By road
Jaipur city (about 8 km east along the Jaipur-Agra road, near Ghat Ki Guni)
Drive
About 0.5 h from Jaipur

Plan the trip

Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹0–500

With an operator

Free

Per person, ex-Jaipur. No operator prices were found; this is an estimate. Self-guided costs are only a local cab, auto or bike to the foot of the hill. No fee for the climb was found.

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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Mobile network is expected throughout, as the hill sits beside Jaipur; not confirmed by a source.
Last ATM
Ghat Ki Guni and the Agra Road area, on the way from Jaipur
Nearest hospital
Jaipur city hospitals, about 8 km
Water
Carry your own water. A canteen at the temple serves sattvic (vegetarian) food, according to a travel listing.

Highlights

  • Darshan at the Digamber Jain temples on the hilltop, a Jain pilgrimage site above Jaipur
  • A winding stone staircase and a rustic forest path, both leading to the temples
  • Marble courtyards at the top with a wide view over Jaipur and the Aravalli hills
  • A short half-day outing from Jaipur city

Risks

  • The climb is steady and largely unshaded until the ridge, so midday heat is hard; start early.
  • Step counts differ between sources (over 400, 752 and 1,000), so plan for a long staircase.
  • Temple darshan hours are limited (a listing gives 06:30-07:30 and 10:00-17:00); check locally before going.
  • Unverified page: distance, altitude and season are estimates and not confirmed by two sources.

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Questions

How long does the Chulgiri Jain temple climb take?

A travel listing gives about 2 to 3 hours for the visit, going up the stepped path and returning.

How many steps are there to Chulgiri temple?

Sources disagree: a temple promotional site says over 400 carved steps, a 2007 travel blog says 752, and a Jain pilgrimage directory says 1,000. A road also reaches the temples for those who cannot climb.

When is the best time to go to Chulgiri?

Go early in the morning, and in the cooler months from October to March. The climb is mostly unshaded and uncomfortable in midday heat. The season is our estimate, not a published figure.

Is Chulgiri an easy walk?

It is short, but a guide describes the rustic forest path as harder than the other Jaipur walks it lists. The stairs are the easier option.

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District: JaipurRajasthan

Nearest hospital
Jaipur city hospitals, about 8 km
Last ATM
Ghat Ki Guni and the Agra Road area, on the way from Jaipur
Phone network
Mobile network is expected throughout, as the hill sits beside Jaipur; not confirmed by a source.

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from

Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Hiking and trekking trails near Jaipur — Neemrana Hotels
  2. Jaipur: Chulgiri Jain Temple Trek — Travjoy

Photos: Mayank Bhagya, CC BY 2.0; rene boulay, CC BY-SA 3.0

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