Hathni Kund Trek
Jaipur, Rajasthan
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596 mhighest point- Max altitude
- 596 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 4 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short 4 km round trip of two to three hours on a rocky Aravalli footpath; sources call it easy to moderate and warn that gravelly stretches are slippery and the trail is rarely marked.
About this trek
Hathni Kund
A short out-and-back walk in the Aravalli hills beside Nahargarh Fort near Jaipur, starting at Charan Mandir and ending at the seasonal Hathni Kund waterfall. The trail is easy and about 4 km round trip, through the Nahargarh sanctuary, with gravelly stretches. The waterfall flows best in the monsoon. It suits beginners, ideally in a group.
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Charan Mandir (near Nahargarh Fort) → Hathni Kund waterfall and back
596 m → 596 m → 596 m
- The walk starts at Charan Mandir, a couple of kilometres short of Nahargarh Fort, reached by road past Man Sagar Lake.
- Operators report the trail is easy and takes about two to three hours for the 4 km round trip.
- Gravelly sections can be slippery, so wear shoes with grip; the waterfall is seasonal and strongest in the monsoon.
- No water source is reported on the trail; bring your own bottle.
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Charan Mandir
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High point · Start: Charan Mandir (the trail descends from here to the waterfall gorge)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Charan Mandir (nearest town: Jaipur)
- Nearest railway
- Jaipur Junction
- Nearest airport
- Jaipur International Airport
- By road
- Jaipur city centre (about 17 km, roughly 40 minutes via Amer Road, past Man Sagar Lake and towards Jaigarh Fort, through the Nahargarh forest)
- Drive
- About 0.7 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
₹200–800
With an operator
₹500–1,500
Per person, ex-Jaipur. Estimates only: no operator price or official fee was confirmed. Self-guided assumes a shared cab or two-wheeler fuel to Charan Mandir and any local forest entry; guided assumes a local group walk. Check locally.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jul–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Mobile signal can drop significantly in the valley around Hathni Kund.
- Last ATM
- Jaipur city (none known on the approach)
- Nearest hospital
- Jaipur city hospitals, about 17 km
- Water
- The waterfall is seasonal and flows mainly in and after the monsoon. Carry your own drinking water and do not drink stream water untreated.
Highlights
- A seasonal waterfall at the end of the trail, at its fullest in the monsoon
- Aravalli forest inside Nahargarh Sanctuary, with a leafy, rocky gorge
- Starts at Charan Mandir near Nahargarh Fort, about 17 km from central Jaipur
- A short beginner-friendly half-day walk
Risks
- Gravelly sections are slippery, especially in the monsoon when the trail is busiest; sources advise against hiking alone.
- Aravalli trails are rarely marked and mobile signal can drop in the valley, so go with a group or a local guide.
- Forest entry rules and fees at Nahargarh were not confirmed; check with the forest department before going.
Know before you go
Questions
How long is the Hathni Kund trek?
Sources give a 4 km round trip that takes about two to three hours from Charan Mandir.
What is the best time for the Hathni Kund waterfall?
The waterfall is seasonal. Outlook Traveller says monsoon and winter are best, and Jaipur Tour Planner says late August to October, when the waterfall is flowing and the air is cooler.
Is Hathni Kund suitable for beginners?
Yes. Outlook Traveller rates it easy and open to beginners, and another guide says easy to moderate. Take care on slippery gravel and avoid going alone.
Where does the Hathni Kund trek start?
At Charan Mandir, a short distance before Nahargarh Fort, about 17 km (roughly 40 minutes) from central Jaipur via Amer Road.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: JaipurRajasthan
- Nearest hospital
- Jaipur city hospitals, about 17 km
- Last ATM
- Jaipur city (none known on the approach)
- Phone network
- Mobile signal can drop significantly in the valley around Hathni Kund.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- A beginner's adventure — Outlook Traveller
- Top 7 Treks Near Jaipur Every Foreign Tourist Should Do — Jaipur Tour Planner
- Hiking and Trekking Trails near Jaipur — Neemrana Hotels
- OpenStreetMap nodes: Charan Mandir (6866495534), Hathni Kund (12704332583) — OpenStreetMap
Photos: Manojmeena, CC BY-SA 4.0
