Sun Temple

The Sun Temple, also known as Surya Mandir, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God located atop the Galta hills on the eastern edge of Jaipur. Built in 1734 AD by Diwan Rao Kripa Ram, a minister in the court of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the temple sits approximately 200 meters above the valley floor. It offers panoramic views of Jaipur and the surrounding Aravalli Hills, making it a popular spot for sunrise and sunset viewing.

Visitors can expect a short hike along traffic-free cobbled paths to reach the temple, which takes approximately 15 minutes from Surajpol Bazaar. The temple itself is modest in size but provides sweeping panoramic views of Jaipur city and its monuments. The site has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere away from the city's hustle. Monkeys are commonly seen in the area. The temple is part of the larger Galtaji temple complex.

Built in 1734 AD by Diwan Rao Kripa Ram, a minister in the court of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The temple has been overseen by the priest family since its inception.

Dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, the temple is one of Jaipur's heritage temples and forms part of the sacred Galtaji pilgrimage site, which has been an important center for the Ramanandi Vaishnava sect since the 15th century.