Kumbhalgarh is a historical site around 30 km northeast
of Ranakpur. It is the most important fort in the Mewar
region after Chittaurgarh. The other important place
to visit in Kumbhalgarh is a wildlife sanctuary known
for its wolves.
Sadri, eight km away, is famous for some beautiful
temples and an old dargah of Khudabaksh Baba. The Varahavtar
temple and the Chintamani Parsvanath temple are the
oldest of the temples situated here.
Three temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman
and Navi Mata are among some noteworthy temples at Desuri
around 16 km from Ranakpur. An old mosque situated here
is also worth a visit. A temple dedicated to Parsuram
Mahadeo, nestled in the hills, is also close by.
Another nearby place, Ghanerao, abounds in Hindu temples.
Most notable is the temple of Gajanand with a life-size
statue of the goddesses Riddhi and Siddhi. The statue
in the main shrine is guarded by idols of Hanuman and
Bhairon on either side.
The Muchhal Mahavir temple is situated about five km
from Ghanerao in the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. Its distinctive
feature is the statue of Lord Mahavira with a mustache.
The two statues of elephants guarding the gateways are
splendid examples of temple decoration. In the vicinity
are the Garasia tribal villages famous for their colorful
costumes.
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Ranakpur
in Rajasthan is named after Rana Kumbha whom Dharna
Sah, a Jain businessman, approached when he had the
vision of his great temple to ask for the land for its
construction. Renowned for some marvelously carved Jain
temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five
holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional
in beauty. Situated at a distance of around 60 km from
Udaipur, these temples were constructed in the AD 1439. 
