With the beginning of the new Festive Season of Navratri in the country, I am here with one of the most ravishing, adventurous, and religious treks in Jaipur, the Amba Mata Trek. The trek is as beautiful and special as its destination, the Amba Mata Temple. I am going to share all the necessary details and information required for this trek. So keep reading!

But before that, let's get to know something about the Amba Mata Temple - 

Amba Mata Temple

Amba Mata Temple is one of the most promising, holy, and peaceful places, situated in the midst of the beautiful Aravalli ranges, which surround the city of Jaipur. Although, the temple was built way back even before the settlement of Jaipur city, around the 16th century. 

It is believed that the divine icon of the Goddess appeared by itself and it is not human-made. You can only view the head portion, the face of the Goddess. You will be amazed by seeing such a godly image of Amba Mata.

The locals take care of the temple, they decorate the face and the image of Mata every morning at proper timings. The temple and the vibe are very peaceful and the feeling of calmness emerges once you this place. The locals believe and have faith that, every wish asked from the whole-hearted will come true. 

Goddess Amba Mata's idol was placed inside the temple

Trekking Details

What is the Trekking Route to Reach Amba Mata Temple?

The trekking route to reach Amba Mata Temple is quite simple. You need to follow the following steps:

• Reach Sagar Lake, Amer near Kheri gate.

• Park your vehicle in the parking area and climb up the stairs.

• Take right till the end and then left to walk 50 meters, you will find a big rock, with an expression of "Jai Shree Ram" written over it.

• Keep following the same route and you will reach the Chohde Ke Hanuman Ji temple.

• From the temple follow the path in the right direction and keep walking through the same trail.

• You will find marking on the board of "Mata Ji Ka Rasta" on your way.

Trekking Route Map from Sagar Lake to Amba Mata Temple

What is the Best Time for Amba Mata Trek?

Monsoon Season: One of the best times to plan your trek to Amba Mata Temple is the monsoon season. The trekking route will be covered with greenery and the whole Aravalli range would look complete green, full of vegetation, creating an eternal beauty view. Also, the weather will be wonderful, just complementing the scenic aroma of nature.

Winter Season: Another great time to plan this trek is during the winter season or early winter. The climate will be good, you can still witness the beautiful greenery all over your trekking trail, which will remain for some time just after the spring. The morning will be amazing, foggy, and misty.

Summer Season: You can plan your trek in the summer season as well but make sure you do it in the mornings the afternoon would be sweltering hot reaching the temperature of 40 degrees. But you may not have a green view on your trails due to extremely hot climatic conditions.

Gorgeous view of Sagar Lake early morning in the monsoon season

My Experience of Amba Mata Trek

I am very eager to share my experience of one of the most beautiful, striking yet simple treks which I recently did in Jaipur. The main intention which drove us to choose the Amba Mata Trek is the festive vibe of Navratri. As we know Navratri is considered one of the main festivals in the country, which brings out a religious, enthusiastic, and colorful vibe in the entire country.

As planned we left in the early morning and reached Sagar Lake near Amer Fort. We easily and quickly reached Chohde Ke Hanuman Ji temple as we had already done a few treks via the same route. 

On my way to reach Chohde Ke Hanuman Ji Temple

After reaching the temple, we took right and started walking straight on the trail. The trail was as beautiful as thought, full of greenery, an amazing aura, and an enthusiastic vibe in such pleasant weather. We found a few signs on the board on our way which indicated the correct way and we reached the temple without any hassle and confusion.

We pass through the ruins of Kuntal Garh fort in our trek

There is a Kund in front of the temple full of water, and after a long discussion, we finally decided to take a dive in that pool. The water was chilled and there were a few more groups of friends enjoying inside the pool. We had a great time and fun there. 

We found a small pond which got formed after monsoon rain

Then we entered the temple and met a very kind and gentle man, who was already there with a big bag full of dozens of bananas and grains. We were surprised for a moment when we saw him calling all the monkeys around and feeding them bananas and grains.

Amba Mata Temple

That was such an incredible view to watch. I was personally amazed that still there are so generous and humble people around us. I was kind of moved by his selfless gesture towards the animals.

We in fact got a chance to have a conversation with him. He was very kind to us and took us inside the temple, showing us the divine idol of Mata Rani. Again I was moved by looking at the image of the Goddess inside the small cave-like structure. They were decorating the idol and offered pooja when we were there. It was such an unforgettable experience, I had there. It was so calm, and peaceful surrounded by kind and wise people.

In fact, that uncle along with his friends, made us sit there and prepared tea in an earthy container, which tasted so different and amazing than normal tea. I was so happy that we decided to come here.

After spending some time, we returned to our starting point and finally came back.

Key Points to keep in Mind

1. Carry a water bottle with you to keep yourself hydrated along with some protein bars or snacks for munching.

2. Try to wear a good pair of trekking shoes for your smooth journey.

3. If you are interested to enter the Kund (pool), try to carry a pair of extra cloth with you.

3. Maintain cleanliness in nature. Do not throw any garbage or wrapper in the open to make your nature clean.

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I am here with another incredible trekking venture, the Chor/Chour Ghati trek, within the boundaries of the beautiful city of Jaipur. With an assurance that this is going to be one of the most adventurous treks that you can have in Jaipur, I am going to provide all the necessary details and information required for this trek.

Chor Ghati trek is an unforgettable and one of the most adventurous treks, crowned around the green Aravallis Hills, with incredible verdure, lush green tints of deciduous trees, and calm nature. After reaching the top, all you can hear is the melodious voice of birds chirping and the rhythmic sound of breezy air. Being one of the most serene canyons surrounding Jaipur city, Galta valley has a lot to showcase.

Let's begin with knowing something about the Chor Ghati - 

About Chor/Chour Ghati

Chor Ghati is located in the wide range of the Galta sanctuary. situated, near the Galta Ji Temple also known by the name the Monkey Temple, the zone is far from the commercial province. Being in the wild zone area, the place is the home of wild animals, especially the Leopards. 

There is a shattered fort named Raghunath Garh Fort on the spot. After reaching the top of that fort, you will be rewarded with one of the best views you can ever imagine in Jaipur. The magnificence and beauty of the leftover Aravalli range, covered in green vegetation, especially during the monsoon will keep you stunned. The greenery and the scenery of Galta valley showcase the best of nature's offerings. 

Trekking in this location can be considered one of the most adventurous and thrilling experiences that you can have specifically because of the wildlife zone and also the steep trails with ample bushes.

After accomplishing the trek and reaching the viewpoint of Chor Ghati, the view of the beautiful and stunning Galta valley that you will witness will definitely keep you stunned, making this one of the most recognized trekking spots in Jaipur. 

Myth Story: I have also heard of a tale that earlier, the thieves and robbers used to hide in this Ghati after stealing the jewelry and stuff from the Royal Palace. Hence the name Chor/Chour Ghati.

Some people also say that this story is a fake story, instead, the place is considered one of the sacred places in Jaipur as it is just above the Galta Ji Temple.

Ruins of Raghunath Garh Fort at the top of Chor Ghati Trek

What are the Trekking Details?

Starting Point: The trek starts and ends at the Galta Ji Temple main gate.

Trek Completion Time: Total Trekking Time is 3-4 hours (round way).

Distance: Trek is 2-3 kilometers Approx.

Difficulty Level: The difficulty level is moderate.

What is the Trekking Route to Reach the Chor/Chour Ghati?

• The trek starts from the very famous Galta Ji Temple main gate. 

• Reach Galta Ji Main Gate --> Enter inside the gate and find the stairs to climb up at the end of the temple area. 

• Cross three Kundas, behind the temple and find the trek path indicated on the map below.

• Once you got the trekking trail, start climbing the cliff till you find a ramp walk made of stones.

• Walk straight through the ramp walk (avoid going in the right direction from that ramp walk).

• Keep walking on the straight trail, which might be bushy and may have long grasses.

• Finally, you would see the broken fort in front of you. You need to climb the stairs of the fort to reach the top and finally your viewpoint.

Chor Ghati Trek Map

What is the Best Time for Chor/Chour Ghati Trek?

You can plan this trek anytime throughout the year, provided that you plan in the early morning.

Monsoon Season: The most preferable season to plan Chor Ghati trek is definitely the monsoon season. This is the best season to witness the best of nature which is the impressive vegetation and beautiful scenery.

Winter Season: Winter is another great time to plan this trek. Although you won't find much greenery like in the rainy season still, the foggy and dew around the hills will definitely take your heart away.

Summer Season: In fact, you can plan this trek in the summer season as well but of course in the early mornings. As we are well aware that the summer season in Jaipur is extremely hot and you would not enjoy your trek under the burning sun.

Incredible view of Jaipur from the top viewpoint of Chor Ghati Trek

My Experience of Chor/Chour Ghati Trek

In the list of my adventurous treks in Jaipur, I would keep the Chor Ghati trek on the top not because the trails were difficult but because of the wildlife zone. 

When I was doing research on this trek, As per locals it's a leopard zone and they have spotted it a couple of times that scared me even to attempt this trek in the first place but I was totally flattened by the stunning view I was going to witness from the top of the viewpoint. So to be on the safer side, I called up a few of my local friends to join me on this trek, and surprisingly they were even more excited than I was.

As planned, we gathered in front of Galta Ji Temple Gate in the early morning. As we thought of doing a small picnic-style fun at the viewpoint, we also grabbed some eatery items like chips, some biscuits, and tea with us. 

Once all of us gathered, we started our adventurous trek by climbing the stairs at the end of Galta Ji Temple. After climbing we reached the starting point of our trail inside the forestry zone. I could view our goal point from the place where we were standing, at the top of the hill. This made me even more excited.

Chor Ghati Trek Start Point

After walking on the trail for some time, we got a ramp walk type of stage made of big stones and concrete. We walked through that ramp walk in a straight direction to avoid going in the right direction.

After walking continuously for some time the trail became a bit tougher as there was steep climbing with large bushes. About after an hour, we reached a point where we saw trails in two different directions(For reference: Please refer map above), one was with a clear track and the other was a bit scary as it was bushy with gigantic grasses. We got confused and took the clear route, but luckily my google map was working and we got to know that we took the wrong path.

Captured the gorgeous view of the city, while we are climbing the trails

Then we went back to the same point and moved towards the bushy lane. And that was the point we got spooked a bit, only because of the largely grown grasses as we couldn't see the trail clearly. After seeing those bushes, the thought of panthers definitely came into our minds. Slowly we kept walking and finally saw the broken fort in front of us.

Instead of entering the fort, we directly took the stairs and reached the top. The view from the top was just very beautiful and stunning. We became relaxed and cozy in that outstanding viewpoint. The spot was perfect for us to enjoy beautiful nature with friends. We had a tea party and spend a very good time with friends surrounded by stunning nature.

Stunning view of Trek View Point

The impressive view of nature, the distant though the fabulous view of Nahargarh, Garh Ganesh, Charan Mandir, and, Jai Garh Fort appearing in between the Aravalli ranges created a marvelous view altogether. We took a lot of memorable photographs, and I took amazing shots for my Vlog - Chor Ghati Trek Jaipur. All together we had a lot of fun on this trek.

After around an hour, we headed back and finally reached our starting point, Galta Ji Temple.

My overall experience was very memorable and amazing. The trek was not so tough as the trails were clear in most of the parts, it's just the bushes were dense because of the monsoon season. At some point, we had a thrilling moment, because actually the site is defined as a leopard zone area.

Key Points to Keep in Mind

1. Try to plan this trek with a group of around 4-5 people as this is a leopard zone area.

2. Be aware of wild animals as this site comes under a wildlife zone, especially leopards. Do not move forward if you notice any unusual movement in between the bushes. Try to be calm in such a situation and be with your group. 

3. Carry a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated and some snacks or protein bars for munching.

4. Try to wear a good pair of trekking shoes with a good grip as the trail is steep and has stones.

5. Carry a wooden stick with you while trekking into the forest to clear the trek trails and any obstacles.

6. Maintain cleanliness in nature. Do not throw any garbage in open. If you plan to carry snacks with you carry the leftover wrappers and keep the surroundings clean for our next fellow trekkers.

7. Try not to visit this place or plan this trek in dark. Morning time, after sunrise is the best time for this trek.

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A  perfect trek for Religious + Nature's Lover in Jaipur

I am here with another exhilarating trek, which starts from Garh Ganesh and ends at Charan Mandir and it passes through the lush green valley of Nahargarh hills. This trek will be one of the best combinations of religious and adventurous treks you can have in Jaipur. 

So if you are a nature lover, and in search of such ravishing and unique treks in and around Jaipur, then this is your next place to visit. I will provide you all the details, trekking routes, and necessary information required for this trekking.

Let's begin with knowing something about Garh Ganesh Temple and Charan Mandir - 

About Garh Ganesh Temple

Garh Ganesh is one of the most famous and historic temples in Jaipur. Situated at the top of Kadamb Dungri, Nahargarh hill, exactly at the North -East corner of the city, the temple overlooks Jaipur city on one side and the Nahargarh Fort on the other side. 

Garh Ganesh is the only temple in India where Lord Ganesh is worshipped in his young avatar which is the human look, also known by the name Purushakriti. That means Ganesh's idol without a Trunk. 

The temple was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, who performed a Yagna called Ashwamedha Yagna before establishing Jaipur city. The temple was constructed and placed in such a manner, with the idea that it will protect and keep auspicious eyes on Jaipur city. 

The temple was built at the top of a hill as a small fort. Fort in Hindi means Garh, hence the name Garh Ganesh was kept as in "Ganesh in the Fort".

Interesting Fact: It is said that the Raja Sawai Jai Singh II used to take a glimpse of Ganesha's idol from his Palace using binoculars every morning.

Gorgeous view of Garh Ganesh Temple from trekking route

About Charan Mandir

Charan Mandir is the ancient Lord Krishna Temple where the footprint of Lord Krisha is worshiped and is very famous in Jaipur. The temple is located close to the Nahargarh Fort. The temple was built long back, even before the establishment of Jaipur city by Mirza Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century. 

It is believed that he was a great devotee of Lord Krisha and Lord Krishna came to his dream and expressed his footprint hidden in the forest of Amer (Ambika forest then). Later, Raja found the footprint in the forest and then constructed this temple.

Mythological Story behind the Charan Mandir

In Shri Bhagwat Gita, the holy book of Hindus, one of the chapters mentions the footprints of Lord Krishna. 

According to the book, the son of Indra God, Sudarshan once made fun of saint Angira and as a result, he was cursed to become a Python.

During Dvapara Yug, Lord Krishna was passing by the forest Ambika along with Nand Baba on his way from Dwarika to Vrindavan. On the way, Nand Baba was caught by the Sudarshan Python due to which he called Krishna for help. After hearing the voice of Nand Baba, Krishna touched the Python with his foot and as a result, Sudarshan became free from the curse after the holy touch of Lord Krishna. 

The sacred foot of Lord Krishna melted the rock and the shape of his foot emerged in that area. That's how the foot of Lord Krishna along with his cows marked permanently in that spot. As a result, the site has become so precious and faithful for the devotees of Lord Krishna.

Beautiful Charan Mandir located in Nahargarh Hills

What are the Trekking Details?

Start Point: The trek starts from Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan, which is located at the base of Garh Ganesh Temple, and from there you need to climb up to Garh Ganesh Temple.

Trek Completion Time: Total trekking time is 2-3 hours (round way).

Distance: Trek is 2-3 kilometers Approx.

Difficulty Level: The trek level is easy.

What is the Trekking Route?

The complete trek can be divided into two parts. The first part is to reach Garh Ganesh Temple and the second part, which is the main trek is from Garh Ganesh Temple to Charan Mandir. 

Trekking route map from Garh Ganesh to Charan Mandir

What is the Route to Reach Garh Ganesh Temple?

The Garh Ganesh Temple is situated at the center of the city. You can reach Gaitor ki Chhatriyan by your vehicle or by using public transport. There is a parking area to park your vehicle at the foot of the hill.

You will find the stairs to reach the top of the hill where the temple is situated. You can use the stairs to reach the top. There are 365 stairs to climb, believing each stair for a day to reach to Ganesha temple.

Another way is to go by trekking following the trails, which cross the exquisite green nature and stunning landscape. 

What is the Trekking route from Garh Ganesh to Charan Mandir?

You will find the temple in the left direction of the trail. But to start the trek to Charan Mandir, you need to keep walking straight through the same trail.

The trekking trails are clear with very gorgeous green surroundings. Keep walking for around half an hour and you will find a divergent, one going in the right direction and one going straight.

Keep walking straight and you will reach a location where one side is bordered by the metal net. Keep following the trail straight along with the net.

You will finally reach the Doordarshan Office. After crossing this office you will easily find the main road. Your destination, the Charan Mandir, will be just in front of you once you cross the main road.

Captured trek route path on our enroute to Charan Mandir from Garh Ganesh Temple

What is the Best Time to trek from Garh Ganesh to Charan Mandir?

You can plan this trek throughout the year. This is an all-season trek but try to plan in the early morning so that you can enjoy it the most.

Monsoon Season: The best time to enjoy this trek to the fullest is the monsoon season. The complete trekking trails would be covered with stunning green vegetation, the climate would be fantastic and the surroundings will be just marvelous. You will definitely enjoy this trek during the monsoon season.

Winter Season: Winter season is also a great time to plan this trek. If you start in the early morning, you can witness the fog and dew everywhere while trekking up the hill, offering the most beautiful view. 

Summer Season: You can plan this trek in the summer season as well, provided you must start in the early morning. As summer in Jaipur is incredibly hot and you may not enjoy the trek.

My Experience of Garh Ganesh to Charan Mandir Trek

Both Garh Ganesh and Charan Mandir Temples are extremely famous in Jaipur hence, I was quite eager to plan this trek to get a religious vibe in my series of trekking. I and my brother decided to go on this trek on one of the weekends.

So as planned, we started in the early morning from our home at around 5 and reached Gaitor ki Chatriyan, the base point of Garh Ganesh temple around 5.45. We parked our car in the parking area and surprisingly there were many visitors and trekkers already. 

Trek starting point where one can park their vehicle in front of Gaitore ki Chhatriyan

We started climbing up the stairs. After climbing around 50 stairs we found a divergence from where there were two options to reach the temple. One option is by climbing the stairs and the second option is the trekking route which we opted for, as the trails were beautiful and full of greenery.

We started our trekking to reach Garh Ganesh temple. The route was so stunning, the trail was full of vegetation and greenery everywhere. While climbing up the trail, we witnessed the remarkable beauty of Gaitore ki Chhatriyan. I was so impressed and engraved by catching such scenery. 

Gaitore ki Chhatariyan looks spectacular from the top of Garh Ganesh Temple

We walked straight and crossed the steep ascent, and finally reached the Garh Ganesh temple, which is in the left direction of the trekking path. There were many visitors, even families, and trekking groups already in and near the temple.

We took a pause for some time there and clicked some photographs. Although photography is not allowed inside the Garh Ganesh temple, we took pictures from outside and proceed further in our trek to Charan Mandir.

Captured the beautiful view of Jal Mahal peeking out from the bushes from trek view point

We followed the same trekking route and continue our trekking from that point. The routes were quite clear and easier as compared to other treks that I did earlier in Jaipur. We kept walking for around half an hour and reached a spot where there was a divergent path, we kept walking straight instead of turning anywhere and found the iron net hooked on one side of the land. We kept walking along with the iron net and reached the Doordarshan office center.

From there, we walked straight and got to the main road. Once we crossed the main road we found Charan Mandir straight in front of us.

We entered the Charan Mandir and spent some time there. The temple was crowded as it was a weekend. After spending some time, we started our return journey and reached back to our starting point.

The trek was beautiful and very lively. I enjoyed the trails and the beauty along my way. My overall experience was awesome. In simple words, I can say that the trek was simple and beautiful. Even you can plan with your family. I will be planning this trek again with my family.

Key Points to Keep in Mind

If you are a trek lover and keen to explore new and hidden gems of Jaipur, we are here with a new trek, the Jal Mahal Trek. The trek ends at the most ravishing and stunning Viewpoint of the Jal Mahal, which you should definitely experience if you are a jaipurite. You will get all trek details, routes, and information about this hidden yet most beautiful trek here, so keep reading.

Jal Mahal is extremely famous yet I called this trek a hidden gem as this is the least explored trek. In fact, most people, even being from Jaipur don't know much about this trek and the awesome viewpoint of Jal Mahal.

Let's begin with brief information on Jal Mahal - 

About Jal Mahal

Standing in the middle of the scenic Man Sagar Lake, the Jal Mahal is a marvelous structure, seems like a floating Mahal on the lake's surface. It has a breathtaking view of Nahargarh hills and Man Sagar lake that surrounds it. The most unique feature of this Mahal is that four stories of this Palace are submerged underwater and only one story is above the water level. There are varieties of trees and gardens, with beautiful flowers, at the top. 

Jal Mahal is so famous among visitors for its architectural style and its excellent location. Entry for the visitors is prohibited inside the Palace.

It is assumed that the Jal Mahal was built by Raja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, especially for the shooting lodge for the Maharaja. Some people also claim that it was constructed by Raja Madho Singh I and was renovated by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century. This Palace was never meant for living.

The architecture of Jal Mahal is full of splendid designs and a technical mind during that era.

Picture perfect view of Jal Mahal from a trek viewpoint

What are the Trekking Details?

Start Point: The trek starts from the Jal Mahal, Jaipur(View in Map).

Trek Completion Time: Total Trekking time is 3-4 hours (round way).

Distance: Trek is 2-3 kilometers Approx.

Difficulty Level: The difficulty level is moderate.

What is the trekking route to reach the Jal Mahal View Point?

The trek starts from the Jal Mahal, at the Kanak Vrindavan side(Please refer to the below map). There is a parking area to park the vehicles. 

Walk for around 1.5 kilometers, and you will find Veer Hanuman Mandir Board on the left. Skip this left path and keep walking straight. You will find another left after 500 Meters where the water tank is placed. Take the left from there and climb the stairs. Keep climbing through the stairs, one stair path will take you to the temple but before reaching the temple there is a way to the right of the stairs. 

At this point, you will find a black-colored water tank at the base of the hill use this as a marker. This is the actual starting point from where you will enter the forest trails to climb up.

Keep climbing the hill through the forest trails. After walking for around 1 hour and you will find a wall of big stones from there on, You need to take the right and follow the trail, which will take you to the final viewpoint.

Jal Mahal Trekking Route Map

What is the Best Time for Jal Mahal Trek?

Jal Mahal trek is an evergreen trek. You can plan this trek any time throughout the year, but try to plan in the early mornings to get the best view.

Monsoon season: The monsoon season will give you the best view because of the greenery. Half of Jaipur will be covered with green vegetation, and the weather would be just lovely. So you can plan this trek during the monsoon season.

Winter season: Even the winter season would be good as you would witness the foggy and misty side of nature. After reaching the viewpoint, the fantabulous view of Jal Mahal will definitely make your trek worthy.

Summer season: In fact, you can even plan in the summer season, but in the early mornings as the sun will shower its burning rays after that you'll feel extremely hot and may not enjoy this trek.

Captured this incredible view of Jal Mahal while trekking in Monsoon season

My Experience of Jal Mahal Trek

In my recent series of Best Treks in Jaipur, I was in search of a trek that is inside the city as I was feeling a bit lazy to go outskirts this weekend. During my research, I got to know about Jal Mahal Trek but the information was very limited. And I was keen to explore this place as I was enthralled by the imagination of the view of Jal Mahal and my Jaipur city from the viewpoint.

I planned this trek with my brother and dad. We started in the early morning around 4.30 and reached Jal Mahal by 5 - 5.15. I must say, the mornings in Jaipur especially during the monsoon season is beautiful. I am so fascinated by the greenery, and birds chirping in the silence of nature. We absolutely had no idea about the trails and the path of this trek as I mentioned I couldn't find much information about this trek on the internet.

Jal Mahal vehicle parking gate

We parked our car in the parking area(View in Map). Took our required belongings and started walking. It was still dark, actually not fully dark, but the sun hasn't come up yet. We started walking for around 1.5 kilometers and found a board of Veer Hanuman Ji Mandir. I knew that the trek will start somewhere nearby the temple.

Then as we moved forward around 500 meters to our left we found a black water tank with "Jai Shree Ram" written over it and that exactly is the trek starting point.

Jal Mahal Trek Start Point

Once we moved forward from our start point we found the stairs to climb, we started climbing, one direction of the stairs was for the temple and the stairs ended in another direction, where we again found a black water tank which is an indicator of our forest trek trail(Do watch out my Jal Mahal Trek Vlog if you have any confusion regarding the route).

As we were going in the monsoon season and as I mentioned this trek is not much explored, the trails were fully covered with big grasses and vegetation. We arranged sticks to clear the trails as there were many spider webs on the way. We kept walking, the trails were steep and a bit tougher as compared to my previous Jaipur Treks. There were bushes and big grasses everywhere although the green surrounding, stunning scenery, and wonderful weather kept motivating us to move forward. 

Trek trails fully covered with grass and bushes

After walking for around 1 hour, we saw a wall made of stones and also the path to climb that wall. We quickly climbed up to the wall and from there on we took the right and followed the trail to continue our trek journey to reach the trek viewpoint.

The beauty from the top of the wall is stunning, even though it was not our viewpoint still the view of the Aravalli ranges and Jal Mahal is breathtaking. As we walked further the trail got harder as the path is narrow and big cactus plants made it harder to walk on it. 

Fort wall is fully covered in bushes making it difficult to identify the tracks

After covering 1 Kilometer on that trail we started seeing the viewpoint area and within a few minutes we reached our viewpoint, To be honest, The view of the Jal Mahal, standing in the mid of Man Sarovar Lake from that location was just amazing and marvelous. Although the sun was already up and we missed the exact sunrise but still I could see the yellowish-orange sky, which multiplied the beauty of the Jal Mahal altogether.

Trek viewpoint from where we can see Jaipur city overview and Jal Mahal

I couldn't imagine such a location in Jaipur if I haven’t attempted to go on this trek. Other than the fabulous Jal Mahal, we could see the entire ravishing Jaipur city, half covered with green vegetation. The aura of the place was so satisfying and gratifying. There was so much peace and calmness in the place that I couldn't even imagine I would ever find such a stunning location in Jaipur. 

We sat there to grasp this beauty for some time, had quality moments with Dad and brother and clicked some amazing pictures, and finally started our return journey. Returning was not as difficult as now we already knew what is the correct route.

Picturesque view of Aravalli Hills and Man Sagar Lake

Jal Mahal Trek was one of the best treks I had in Jaipur. Although it was a bit difficult and we were discouraged at the beginning as we couldn't find the way and the trails were tough because of grown grasses and vegetation. But still, we went on and finally reached a location that was so worthy of all the difficulty levels we had while reaching there.

Key Points to Keep in Mind

You'll have no issue with anything if you could accept Lord Shiva, he is a terrible combination of everything.

I am here with a new adventurous trek which is in the mid of the Aravalli ranges in the beautiful pink city of Jaipur. Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev temple is popular among the locals as they visit the temple to offer their prayers. 

Slowly, Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev temple got the attention of nature lovers and trekkers as the route to this temple passes through dense forest which is a delight to any trek lover. In this blog, I am going to share all the necessary details and trek routes that can help you also to plan your trek to this amazing temple.

Let's begin with knowing some interesting facts about the very renowned Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple

Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple

Bhuteshwar Nath is one of the oldest vintage temples situated across the Aravalli ranges, in the mid of the forest, near Amer Fort. The temple has a White Shiva Linga (representation of Lord Shiva) and is very well constructed in white. There are dedicated priests, who offer prayers and take care of the temple. 

Many visitors and believers come here every year, especially during monsoon (Sawan month, dedicated to Lord Shiva). People have a lot of faith and believe in this temple. They come here with wishes and it is believed that the wishes are really fulfilled if implored with your whole heart.

Bhuteshwar Nath temple is very renowned not only among the local public but also among the Maharajas of Amer. In fact, it is believed that the Maharajas used to come and prey here before going into any battleground to win the war.

Believer Story#1: It is told that the temple is around 400-500 years old. There was the habitat of evils in this place. Later after doing lots of prayers and rituals by the local priests, Shiva Linga appeared by itself and all the evil power left the place forever. And since then, the people began faithfully worshipping the temple.

Spectacular view of Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple

Trekking Details

Start Point: Trek starts from Sagar Lake near Amer Fort, To reach Sagar Lake one has to pass through Kheri Gate which is opposite to Anokhi museum.

Trek Completion Time: Total trekking time is 3-4 hours (round way)

Distance: Trek is 3-4 kilometers Approx.

Difficulty Level: The difficulty level is from Easy to Medium

How to Reach Bhuteshwar Nath Temple?

There are three ways to reach this temple:

1. Via Nahargarh Biological Park: If you are not interested in trekking and want to reach the Bhuteshwar Nath Temple, you can choose the roadway through Nahargarh Biological Park. 

2. From VKI Road: Another option to reach is via VKI Road. This is also a smoother and easier way to get to the temple.

3. Via Trekking: If you are a trek lover you can reach the temple by trekking to this temple. The trekking starts from Sagar Lake, Amer. This is an adventurous way with the most beautiful trailing routes.

What are the Trekking Routes to Reach Bhuteshwar Nath Temple?

There are two trekking routes and both the routes start from Sagar Lake near Amer Fort:

1. Via Jati Ke Balaji Temple:

• Reach Sagar Lake, Amer near Kheri Gate
• Climb stairs from the parking area
• Take the right till the end and climb upstairs following the trek path (Follow Route 1 shown in the image)
• After walking for 1.5 Kilometers, observe the fort gate which acts as a landmark for this route.
• Keep walking following the trek path from the fort gate and you will reach Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple.

2. Via Chohde Ke Hanumaan Ji Temple: 

• Reach Sagar Lake, Amer near Kheri Gate
• Climb stairs from the parking area
• Take the right till the end and take left to walk for 50 meters (Follow Route 2 shown in the image)
• After 50 meters, Observe the sign "Jai Shree Ram" written over a big rock.
• Follow the path and you will reach the Chohde Ke Hanumanji temple

Trekking routes to reach Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple from Sagar Lake

What is the Best Time for Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Trek?

Monsoon Season: The best time to plan Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Trek is during the Monsoon Season. The rainy season is the best for trekking to this stunning place as the place is completely endorsed in greenery and you can glimpse the outstanding scenery in your complete trekking route. The beautiful Aravalli ranges would be covered with full vegetation, creating the best view of nature you can have in Jaipur. You can witness the green flora and hear the birds and peacocks chirping.

Winter Season: The Winter season is also considered to be the best time after monsoon as you would easily cover the trek throughout the day but the only drawback of this season is you won't find enough greenery around the trek.

Summer Season: Try to plan this trek in the summer only early in the morning, as it will be extremely hot as the day pass.

Aravalli Ranges looks incredible in the Monsoon season

My Experience of Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Trek

During my adventurous trekking trips in Jaipur, the Bhutesherwar Nath Mahadev trek was at the top of my list. I eventually got the opportunity to plan this exquisite trek with my dad and brother. After knowing about the Bhuteshwar Nath Temple, I was even keener and more excited about this trek as the trekking route is the longest compared to other trekking spots in Jaipur.

I researched the Bhuteshwar Nath Temple and the trekking routes and learned that there is not much detailed information about the trekking route anywhere on the internet. So I thought why not go and explore the trek!!

As planned, we left our home in the early morning around 5 AM and reached Sagar Lake, where we parked our car and started walking inside through the sideway. There are two trekking ways to get to Bhuteshwar Nath Temple. As I had already covered the Chohde Ke Hnumaan Ji trek, and I was pretty aware of that tracking route. So to make our journey even more adventurous, we decided to take a different route to reach the Temple. 

Walking over a wall which gets slippery in monsoon season

We climbed through the small greenery trail and entered the forest. We kept walking for half n hour and found a pond, which can be considered the mark of the route. Now from that pond, we were a bit stuck and couldn't find a way to move on. As in the monsoon season, the grass grows taller hiding the trails.

We found a pond that gets filled with water in the monsoon season, we have to cross this pond to reach the other side

But then after exploring, we found a small trail at the mount. We climbed that cliff and walked down the slope and found a big Fort gate.

We felt relieved after reaching that gate. The scenery and the beauty of nature were just marvelous from that viewpoint. There is a way to climb through that gate. We took a rest for some time there. Sip a cup of tea, which we carried from home in a thermal bottle. The view was just marvelous and remarkable. I was so thrilled after viewing such a beautiful glimpse of nature. 

Fort Gate which acts as a landmark on the way to Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple

This was just the mid-way of our trek. After taking a break, we again started our remaining journey. As we moved on, we got a three-way, out of which two ways (left and right) both were looking in fine condition and even motorbike was passing by. So we choose the midway, which was going through the forest. But later, we got to know that, it was the wrong way as that trail was taking us to the village.

We continued our trek from the three-way point in the left direction and started walking for about an hour, we could see the orange temple flag and the white temple outlying. We understood that this is the correct route. We quickly fasten our speed and reached the temple.

The temple was just remarkable and was looking so beautiful just in the middle of a forest, surrounded by green vegetation, and an old big tree just beside the temple was adding the beauty of the place.

Beautiful Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple

The complete aura was so religious, pure, and peaceful. I could see a few more group of trekkers who came there clicking photos. We entered the temple, and our timing was so spectacular that we could witness the main pooja of Lord Shiva. We spent enough time in the temple and started our return journey.

This time we decided to go via the Chohde Ke Hanumanji route. Even that trail was so beautiful and green. In the mid, we found a waterfall near "Mata Ka Mandir". And finally reached our starting point.

On the return journey, we came across a trail to "Mata ka Mandir"

Both routes took almost the same time. Both had amazing views as well. But I found Chohde Ke Hanuman Ji route a bit easier as compared to the other one.

After completing this beautiful trek, I can proudly say that this is the best trek I have had in Jaipur, especially visiting the temple of Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev was just a mesmerizing venture to me. I was thrilled and felt fortunate to see this renowned temple.