Jaipur: Shri Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 05:00 - 23:00
The Vibe:A valley shrine, held in real affection.
Founded after a naturally formed Hanuman idol was discovered in a valley in the 1960s, this temple sits in the Aravalli hills on the Delhi highway side of the city. It draws large local congregations rather than tourists.
Chanting echoes off the valley walls with hills close on both sides. Bells and drums build steadily through the evening aarti.
- Founded in the 1960s after a naturally formed Hanuman idol was found in the valley
- Set in the Aravalli hills, with a panoramic outlook over the surrounding valley
- A Vaishno Devi shrine sits on the hill above the main temple
- Rated 4.8 across more than 21,000 Google reviews
Fit For
- 🌍 Culture travellers: "A working local temple rather than a visitor attraction."
- 🧳 Solo: "Straightforward to visit, and open unusually late."
- 💕 Couples: "The valley setting is the draw as much as the shrine."
- 📸 Photographers: "Aravalli hills framing the temple complex."
Highlights
- The naturally formed Hanuman idol the temple was built around
- The valley setting, with hills enclosing the complex on both sides
- Evening aarti, when the congregation fills the halls
- The Vaishno Devi shrine on the hill above - Hidden Gem
- Long opening hours, later than almost any other Jaipur temple
- On Laxman Dungri hill at Lal Dungri, on the Delhi highway side of the city
- About twenty minutes by car from central Jaipur
- Free entry with shoe deposit at the shrine entrances
- Parking available at the base of the complex
Food & Coffee Shops
Prasad and snack stalls at the entrance
Highway restaurants a short drive away
Nothing substantial within the complex
Insider Tips
Avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays if you want a calm visit
Evening aarti is when the temple is at its most striking
Climb to the Vaishno Devi shrine above if you have the time
The late closing makes this a rare evening temple option
Photography Tips
The valley and hillside setting is the strongest subject
Photography restrictions apply at the sanctum - check the signage
Late afternoon light works best across the valley walls
Do not photograph worshippers without asking
Things To Do Nearby
Galta Ji Temple - the hillside temple complex to the south
Jal Mahal - the lake palace viewpoint on the Amer Road
Sisodia Rani ka Bagh - terraced gardens on the Agra Road
Galta Ji Temple - the hillside temple complex to the south
Jal Mahal - the lake palace viewpoint on the Amer Road
Sisodia Rani ka Bagh - terraced gardens on the Agra Road










