How to Reach Dhamma Thali?
Dhamma Thali is about ½ a k.m. before the famous landmark Galta ji temple. You can reach Dhamma Thali by road traveling via Transport Nagar, Sisodiya Rani Baug (on Jaipur-Agra Road) and Ghat ke Balaji. Be sure to mention ‘via Sisodiya Rani Baug’.
Dhamma Thali, via Sisodiya Rani Baug, Ghat ke Balaji
just ½ a k.m. before Galtaji TempleJaipur
Many autorickshaws make the mistake of taking the passenger to Galta Gate rather than come to the Centre which lies before Galta Temple. Please note that Galta Gate and Galta Temple are in opposite directions. To avoid this mistake, kindly be sure to emphasize ‘via-Sisodiya Rani Baug’ when traveling by auto.
Those coming from or via Delhi or Agra would do well to get down at Transport Nagar Chauraha (this is about 8 kms before the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand) and then reach the Centre (4 kms from here) by auto rickshaw. This may cost about Rs. 80-100.
Those coming by bus via Sikar, Churu etc. or via Ajmer will have to disembark at the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand and thereafter reach the Centre by bus or auto rickshaw (as explained below).
by Auto Rickshaw
Those coming from the Jaipur Railway Station can take a prepaid auto rickshaw (from the prepaid auto rickshaw traffic booth, stepping outside Platform No.1, within the railway station premises) to reach the Centre.
This will cost Rs.132 (these rates are as of May 31, 2014, Rs 5 extra per piece of luggage that you carry with you). If you opt for an auto rickshaw on a bargaining basis, it may cost Rs.175-200.
Prepaid Taxi may cost Rs 455 (extra for luggage).
Those coming from the Jaipur Sindhi Camp Bus Stand can take an auto rickshaw to reach the Centre. This will cost approximately Rs.175-200 (this will involve bargaining as there are no prepaid auto rickshaw facilities).
Those coming from the Jaipur Airport can take an auto rickshaw to reach the Centre. This will cost approximately Rs.250-300. A taxi cab may cost Rs.600.
by City Bus
You can also take City Bus # 5 from the railway station up to Transport Nagar Chauraha and then come to the Centre by auto rickshaw (about Rs.80 – 100).
You can take City Bus # 15 from the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand up to Transport Nagar Chauraha and then come to the Centre by auto rickshaw (about Rs.80 – 100).
Approximate Distances
- Jaipur Airport to Vipassana Centre ———— 15 kms
- Jaipur Railway Station to Vipassana Centre —- 12 kms
- Jaipur Bus Stand to Vipassana Centre ———- 12 kms
- Transport Nagar Chauraha to Vipassana Centre — 4 kms
- Sisodiya Rani Baug to Vipassana Centre ——— 3 kms
