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- Richard ExworthyCardiff, United Kingdom95 contributionsTour guide Sonu 👍👍A guide ("monkey master") is highly recommended, and Sonu is excellent. Call him on +91 63783 46260 before you go. With Sonu by your side, you will have monkeys climbing on you - and you will pay only once for entry!! Men can bathe in the holy pool (the ladies' pool is waaay too dirty)Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 20 October 2023
- Companion454542239101 contributionAsk for Sonu to guide you!A great visit, a really fun experience in Jaipur! And Sonu is an amazing guide - he made sure we got great photos and got to handle the monkeys, and explained the significance of lots of the sights in the temple. Definitely made us feel more comfortable! He's highly recommended, and will make a fantastic tour guide one day! Thanks Sonu! George and SteveVisited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 14 November 2023
- RaulatrixGijon, Spain1,509 contributionsAmazing experience visiting Monkey TempleSonu was such an incredible guide, filmmaker and photographer. I really recommend him to visit Monkey temple, because your experience will be amazing. I got hundreds of of photos with monkeys even on my head and also jumping into the holy waters. Amazing tour guide!Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 4 December 2023
- Tomas S3 contributionsBest experience in JaipurThis was my favorite place in Jaipur. We went with Sonu who guided us through the temple. He was a great guide, friendly, attentive, and had a very good relationship with the monkeys. He has 10 monkeys who he is friend with, and makes them sit on your shoulder. Sonu and the temple are a definite must in Jaipur!Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 6 December 2023
- Tina S67 contributionsMonkey temple Jaipur - well worth the visitHaving had an unpleasant experience with a monkey in rishikesh I was cautious at monkey temple, but since they are fed and are quite used to humans, it was ok but I still kept my distance. The temple itself is beautifully adorned with wall paintings from 100s of years ago. Quite something. There is a 30min hike beyond the temple to a hilltop temple from which you can enjoy the sunset and view the whole of the city. If coming back late from the hilltop a torch would be recommended to ensure your correct footing.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 December 2023
- John RBridgnorth, United Kingdom4 contributionsWell recommended!We disagree with many of the previous reviews. We had a very enjoyable visit to the monkey temple today. As recommended in the reviews we paid 300 rupees for a monkey guide. He gave us a tour of the old temple grounds and introduced us to many of his favourite monkeys. None were agressive and were actually very sweet. The grounds were impressive, not litter strewn or shabby but just very very old and historic. There were beggars but easily and politely declined and it’s no worse here than the majority of places in India. Well recommended. J and JVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 February 2024
- Zahra F6 contributionsDoesn't worth the time.I didn't find it amusing. The temple is abandoned and dirty. We saw more monkeys in Agra than in this temple! Monkey masters cost 100 Rupees, they feed the monkey to sit on your shoulders. I wasn't sure about their health so I didn't let them touch me. Maybe you're OK with taking the risk but as I said, this place was dirty, unlike most parts of Jaipur. And the second reason I don't recommend this place is it's outside of the city and doesn't worth the tuk tuk or taxi cost for two ways. But we did the ritual in the temple and that was fun and educating!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 February 2024
- Grahber74 contributionsA Relaxing Few HoursEven though it’s a little trip out of Jaipur we thought it was worth it, enjoyed a few hours there, the monkeys are good value particularly the baby ones, which you can have all hanging on your arms and shoulders if you wish. The Temples and other buildings could do with some refurbishment but that’s part of the point in having people visit to generate money to help keep the place. A nice few hours and you could visit the Sisodiya Rani Gardens on the way which is also a really beautiful place.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 March 2024
- Environmentw20 contributionsFriendly MonkeysThe Monkey Temple offers a mesmerizing journey through intricate architecture and ever-changing views. Our guide, the Monkey Master, enriched the experience with insightful commentary. Interacting with the playful monkeys added an extra charm to our visit. Each level revealed new vistas, making it a truly magical adventure.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 2 March 2024
- David BYork, United Kingdom114 contributionsInteresting but not as impressive as expectedThis temple is around 15-20 minutes drive outside of Jaipur. The buildings are impressive and the monkeys are cute (we didn’t find them aggressive at all) but there is lots of litter unfortunately, including in the water. It does take away from the impact of the place. We did have a giggle when a monkey stole someone’s shoe, so mind your shoes when you go into the temples!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 March 2024
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Tha B
Kingsgrove, Australia93 contributions
Jan 2020
I’m not kidding. Don’t feed them cause they will overpower, and fight over you. Went around 1pm. On entry you could hear visitors screaming. A 10 year old (ish) child was tormenting the monkeys with food got literally tackled by one. The parents weren’t nearby and had to pull the monkey off the child. They quickly left. There were beggars inside (they looked like) and one of their infants was walking away from the group. The infant was quickly dragged by the neck by the monkeys teeth. I thought perhaps bitten but the mother quickly ran after the child nonchalantly laughing it off.
I never went to the top platform only made it up to the first stairs as we were highly watched and outnumbered by the monkeys. Stay with a group. I found a group but we were being circled. I found no garbage nor sick monkeys unlike the other reviews.
This is a real review. Please be careful and don’t carry any food with you AND make sure you have return transportation cause Ola won’t come and get you. Drivers kept cancelling on me and the signal was very weak. 50 rupees to take pictures which is ridiculous. Monkeys climb up your legs and swing off your bag. I would recommend the monkey man. I saw him with a tour group. He at least keeps you safe and has a way to control the monkeys.
I never went to the top platform only made it up to the first stairs as we were highly watched and outnumbered by the monkeys. Stay with a group. I found a group but we were being circled. I found no garbage nor sick monkeys unlike the other reviews.
This is a real review. Please be careful and don’t carry any food with you AND make sure you have return transportation cause Ola won’t come and get you. Drivers kept cancelling on me and the signal was very weak. 50 rupees to take pictures which is ridiculous. Monkeys climb up your legs and swing off your bag. I would recommend the monkey man. I saw him with a tour group. He at least keeps you safe and has a way to control the monkeys.
Written 27 January 2020
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Susan T
Dublin, Ireland37 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Unless you are a monkey enthusiast, it’s probably not worth the trek.
The tickets are overpriced - R100 per person for entry plus R150 for a photography permit, which we were told is mandatory to pay if you want to take your phone alone even in your bag. And after paying, you actually get very little for your money - each of the individual temples on the complex ask for more money (“a donation”) to enter on top of the entry fee you have paid and there’s not much to see.
The entry fee is supposedly going towards maintenance and cleaning of the temple - but that is very obviously not the case as the temple is absolutely filthy inside, even the pools of holy water were filled with trash.
The monkeys are the only redeeming part of the temple. But you can see (healthier looking) monkeys all over India, free of charge.
The tickets are overpriced - R100 per person for entry plus R150 for a photography permit, which we were told is mandatory to pay if you want to take your phone alone even in your bag. And after paying, you actually get very little for your money - each of the individual temples on the complex ask for more money (“a donation”) to enter on top of the entry fee you have paid and there’s not much to see.
The entry fee is supposedly going towards maintenance and cleaning of the temple - but that is very obviously not the case as the temple is absolutely filthy inside, even the pools of holy water were filled with trash.
The monkeys are the only redeeming part of the temple. But you can see (healthier looking) monkeys all over India, free of charge.
Written 23 September 2023
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Lidia B
41 contributions
Feb 2020
The Galta Ji Monkey Temple in Jaipur is a place where you can feel the real silence. The monkeys are very sociable. You can easily feed them and watch how they manage during feeding. There are a lot of monkeys in the temples themselves, but just go lower to see the whole view of the city from one side and meet the little creatures. The complex of temples causes that man begins to contemplate the surrounding beauty in silence.
Written 13 April 2020
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Mahesh Pardeshi
Hyderabad District, India15 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
It is a serene place and amazing temple. During evening you will find a lot of monkeys coming down from the hills and this scene shouldn't be missed. Try to book a round trip cab if you aren't going by your own car because there is no network coverage due to place being in the middle of two hills.
Written 27 February 2020
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Steiners
Rome, Italy36 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We visited the temple around 6pm and saw numerous monkeys climbing the mountain and around the temple. The temple itself is very rustic so if you are looking for a beautiful new temple then look elsewhere. We saw lots of monkeys and around the temple and there was a guy encouraging baby monkeys to climb on tourists shoulders for a photo. He wanted 1000 rupees per person but we refused and just gave a small tip. The location is lovely, right in the mountains so was good to get out of the city. The monkeys all seemed very content and well fed. No aggression whatsoever
Written 24 April 2024
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Phill C
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The actual place is impressive, but it is ruined by dirt, litter and greed.
When you arrive, you are immediate swarmed by groups of people, including children, begging for money.
Foreigners have to pay 100 rupees entry, plus an extra 150 rupees to take your phone in (obviously everyone has a phone.) Once inside, there is someone at every temple trying to bless you etc and asking for money. All the way to the top there are ‘guides’ trying to take photos or get you to hold monkeys, asking for money. There is litter everywhere.
When you arrive, you are immediate swarmed by groups of people, including children, begging for money.
Foreigners have to pay 100 rupees entry, plus an extra 150 rupees to take your phone in (obviously everyone has a phone.) Once inside, there is someone at every temple trying to bless you etc and asking for money. All the way to the top there are ‘guides’ trying to take photos or get you to hold monkeys, asking for money. There is litter everywhere.
Written 23 January 2024
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Tina S
67 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Having had an unpleasant experience with a monkey in rishikesh I was cautious at monkey temple, but since they are fed and are quite used to humans, it was ok but I still kept my distance. The temple itself is beautifully adorned with wall paintings from 100s of years ago. Quite something. There is a 30min hike beyond the temple to a hilltop temple from which you can enjoy the sunset and view the whole of the city. If coming back late from the hilltop a torch would be recommended to ensure your correct footing.
Written 26 December 2023
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Noel M
6 contributions
Dec 2019
If you're interested in seeing monkeys all around you, then you'll enjoy the Monkey Temple of Jaipur.
Initially,my wife and I were excited about seeing monkeys all over the place. We expected to pay a small entrance fee to get in but we didn't expect to pay to use our camera as well.Since we didn't know when we would have this experience ever again, we bit the bullet, paid the required fees and went inside.
Monkeys greeted us as soon as we stepped foot into this temple.They were climbing
and jumping on each other, looking for food in the water and leaping from place to place.
As we climbed the steep set of steps to the top level, monkeys of all types and colors walked along side of us.There were light brown-faced ones,red faced-ones and at the very top of the steps were black-faced ones.
As long as you kept your cool, they went pass you and went on there way.However,
if you showed you were scared of them, they sensed it and climbed on your shoulder.Once that happens,stay calm and in a little while they'll jump off of you.
Also,be careful about bringing food here since they'll either grab it out of your hand or leap on you to get it.
The view from the top of the temple will give you a nice view of Jaipur but it's not the cleanest place to visit.
An interesting point I learned from some of the other visitors who come here regularly is that people bring bananas for the monkeys every Tuesday and Friday,
They aren't afraid of the monkeys which the monkeys sense and they simply take the bananas out of their hands and run off.
I debated between giving this site a 3 or a 4 rating.
As a unique experience which you may never have again, I decided to give this temple a 4 rating.
It was truly a unique experience for my wife and I.
Noel Mouldovan
Initially,my wife and I were excited about seeing monkeys all over the place. We expected to pay a small entrance fee to get in but we didn't expect to pay to use our camera as well.Since we didn't know when we would have this experience ever again, we bit the bullet, paid the required fees and went inside.
Monkeys greeted us as soon as we stepped foot into this temple.They were climbing
and jumping on each other, looking for food in the water and leaping from place to place.
As we climbed the steep set of steps to the top level, monkeys of all types and colors walked along side of us.There were light brown-faced ones,red faced-ones and at the very top of the steps were black-faced ones.
As long as you kept your cool, they went pass you and went on there way.However,
if you showed you were scared of them, they sensed it and climbed on your shoulder.Once that happens,stay calm and in a little while they'll jump off of you.
Also,be careful about bringing food here since they'll either grab it out of your hand or leap on you to get it.
The view from the top of the temple will give you a nice view of Jaipur but it's not the cleanest place to visit.
An interesting point I learned from some of the other visitors who come here regularly is that people bring bananas for the monkeys every Tuesday and Friday,
They aren't afraid of the monkeys which the monkeys sense and they simply take the bananas out of their hands and run off.
I debated between giving this site a 3 or a 4 rating.
As a unique experience which you may never have again, I decided to give this temple a 4 rating.
It was truly a unique experience for my wife and I.
Noel Mouldovan
Written 20 February 2020
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MTischendorf
12 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
The place is pretty run down with lots of garbage lying around. Nevertheless it's worth a visit. Scenery is nice, and the Monkeys are friendly as long as you don't get too close to them. Priests will try to get a donation from you. Entry fee is currently 250 Rupees including photography. A sunset spot with a great view over Jaipur is nearby (15 minutes walk).
Written 19 October 2022
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Christian B
Melbourne, Australia27 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
Amazing geography and architecture, the temple is set in between the mountains. Vibe is immaculate - people singing and playing music and swimming in the holy water.
Great place to see and feed monkeys (they're Macaques). Paid entry and you can get a guide. It was also very cool here as the breeze flows between the mountains.
Note that the monkeys are given so many bananas that they sometimes won't eat them. Our guide used salty chips, which the monkeys loved.
Also note that one of the monkeys scratched me a bit accidentally (it was jumping off of me). The monkeys are not aggressive towards people (but they sometimes get mad if they're not getting fed)
Great place to see and feed monkeys (they're Macaques). Paid entry and you can get a guide. It was also very cool here as the breeze flows between the mountains.
Note that the monkeys are given so many bananas that they sometimes won't eat them. Our guide used salty chips, which the monkeys loved.
Also note that one of the monkeys scratched me a bit accidentally (it was jumping off of me). The monkeys are not aggressive towards people (but they sometimes get mad if they're not getting fed)
Written 3 July 2023
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These pictures are not THE MONKEY TEMPLE -GALTAJI-.that is in the city. The pictures are KHOLE KE HANUMAN JI TEMPLE. This temple is about 10km. from Jaipur.
Written 1 January 2019
These pictures are not THE MONKEY TEMPLE -GALTAJI-.that is in the city. The pictures are KHOLE KE HANUMAN JI TEMPLE. This temple is about 10km. from Jaipur.
Written 1 January 2019
Hi, sharon. What would you like to know about this attraction?
could you please tell me the cost for your guide please thanks
Written 20 October 2017
I paid 300 rup an hour inc Tuk Tuk.
Written 21 October 2017
I am visiting jaipur and will be visiting galta ji temple for worship. Is it mandatory to take a dip in the kund there?
Written 28 February 2017
Not at all necessary. The water is super dirty. It is considered to be holy water by the localities. but if you like to enjoy from the view , take a room in the hotel which is on the water
Written 14 March 2017
Staff are quite persistent in asking for money the whole way just ignore them and pass it off, monkeys do jump on you, long walk but not too bad, don't bother takingmoff,your shoes , monkeys can be violent towards each other , ppl just looking for Money. 3/10
Written 23 February 2017
Not sure what the question is? The answer above is quite accurate. There are a number of temples within the complex and they do want to lure you in for a donation. There is also a sign indicating a small charge for taking photographs. The walk is not very long but it does go up a relatively steep set of stairs. Guard your belongings if they have any sort of edible or attractive item as the monkeys are not shy
Written 23 February 2017
I will be visiting Jaipur in January & staying at the Four Points Sheraton. I would like to visit Galtaji, but only have one free afternoon. Can I hire a driver to take me from the hotel to the temple or is there a tour company that offers half-day tours? Is half a day enough time to visit the temple? I appreciate any advice. Thanks.
Written 9 December 2016
We took a tuk tuk up to the temple you only need about an hour to look around get the tuk tuk driver to wait he will don't worry. you will need a bit of money to buy some peanuts for the monkeys and beware they will grab the bag right out of your hand, be sure to check out the upper pool when your there, and watch for peacocks on the road up to the temple. have a great time
Written 10 December 2016
Hello! What is the best way to arrive at the temple? Tuk Tuk? Will drivers know where 'Monkey Temple' is? Thank you!!!
Written 5 November 2016
Drivers know where the temple is and the right time to go ( we used a taxi towards the end of our day ... )It was the taxi drivers suggestion. He also advised getting there towards dusk. The monkeys are active then and we also saw them being fed.
The taxi driver parked at the bottom of the hill and we strolled up to the temple and back down before dusk.
Worth the visit
Written 19 November 2016
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