The town was named Ranpur after the King Kumbha Rana. Ranpur is popularly known as Ranakpur. In the heart of the remote and enchanting valley of the Arvalli mountain range, skirting the rivulet Maghai, stands, in solemn grandeur, the Chaturmukh Jain Temple of Rishabhadev (or The Ranakpur Jain Temple). 
This three-storeyed marble edifice, which is placed on a lofty plinth, is enveloped in the solitude of the surrounding forest. This majestic monument of devotional architecture seems bathed in celestial bliss. 

The Ranakpur Temple is at a distance of about 96 kms from Udaipur. It is probably the most complex and extensive of Jain temples in India, covering 40,000 square feet (3600 mtrs). There are buses and private taxis connecting Ranakpur from Udaipur. 

The construction of the temple which had begun in 1446 Vikram Samvat, (roughly 600 years ago) took more than fifty years, to complete. It is estimated that about ninty nine lakhs of rupees were spent on the construction of the temple. 

The artistic sculptures, lie scattered like precious jewels. The myriad ornate `Toranas' or festoons with minute and delicate carvings are delight to see.
The innumerable elegant and lofty pillars and a large number of Shikharas, (spires) which make a unique pattern on the face of the sky.  

Sadri (8 km): Famous for some beautiful temples and an old Dargah of Khudabaksh Baba. The Varahavtar Temple and the Chintamani Parasvanath Temple are the most ancient of the temples situated here.

Desuri (16 km ): Three temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata are among some noteworthy temples at Desuri. An old mosque situated here is also worth a visit. A temple dedicated to Parsuram Mahadeo,nestled in the hills, is also close by. It is situated in the Kumbhalgarh tehsil of Rajsamand.

Ghanerao : Ghanerao abounds in and Hindu temples. Most notable is the temple of Gajanand with a life-size statue of the goddesses Ridhi and Siddhi. The statue is guarded by Hanuman and Bhairon on either side.

Narlai (6 km): Lying at the base of a hillock, on the top of which is a colossal statue of an elephant, Narlai has many Hindu and Temples. The temple of Adinath is an ancient one. The outer ‘mandap’ of the temple has beautiful mural paintings on its ceiling which still retain their original splendor.

Muchhal Mahaveer : This temple is situated about 5 km from Ghanerao in the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. Its distinctive feature is the statue of Lord Mahavira with a moustache. The two statues of elephants guarding the gateways are splendid examples of architecture. In the vicinity are the Garasia tribal villages famous for their colourful costumes.

Falna (35 km): The railhead for Ranakpur, Falna has some beautiful temples too.