it is really worth it. Filthy, lots of monkeys, it's a pilgrim temple where you can see people bathing in the water. The temple is extraordinary built within a mountain pass, surrounded by nature. It is a "must see" 10 k from Jaipur.

Galtaji Temple near Jaipur is history with a twist! This ancient complex carved into the Aravalli hills is like an Indiana Jones adventure coming to life. Monkeys swing from the rooftops, colourful prayer flags flutter in the breeze, and the views are simply stunning. Exploring the temples feels like stepping back in time. Intricate carvings, hidden shrines, and natural caves whisper stories of saints and pilgrims. #GaltajiTemple #JaipurMonkeyTemple #HiddenGems #QuirkyHistory

If you go with realistic expectations then this will be an ok trip! I’d read some good reviews and some bad, on trip advisor and Pinterest blogs. If wasn’t included on our private tour but trey made a diversion when I asked, though the tour operator advised this was an unclean place and not to engage with anyone there. Our driver assisted us to buy the tickets (about 100 rupees) and you pay an extra 50 to take a camera (this includes a phone camera), then he left us to it. Whilst this is a working temple with pilgrims going to bathe in the tanks, it looks very run down and in a state of disrepair. The bones of the place show that it was once an impressive temple and if it was restored it could be again. However, currently, there’s a lot of rubble and barbed wire and it has a desolate feel. There are several stairs up so it’s not ideal for people with mobility issues. I’d read it was very dirty and smelly but I didn’t really notice that, yes there was rubbish but there’s a lot of rubbish in India. Compared to other temples that are kept immaculate then there was a big difference but not as bad as some reviews made out (perhaps there’s been a clean up?). Our tickets were checked on the way up the steps and we chose not to enter the working temple area having been warned the priests can harass you for offerings of to feed the monkeys, so we were left alone. It’s great to see the monkeys but we kept a respectful distance as rabies is still prevalent in India currently. We’d previously had advice not to make eye contact and definitely to stay away from the babies as their mothers would be very territorial. Some of the monkeys were big and I definitely would not have wanted to upset them! But, if you leave them alone there are no issues. We saw other tourists having photos with them and feeding them but I really wouldn’t recommend this. We only spent about 45 mins there, long enough to have a wander about and take some photos. I’d say go if you have time but it’s probably not worth going out of your way for either all the sights available in Jaipur that are more geared for tourists.