About Nathdwara

Rajasthan

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Overview

Nathdwara is Rajasthan's Shrinathji town, home to a form of Krishna worshipped here as Shrinathji, with packed darshan queues and strict timings. Its streets are lined with sweet shops and Pichwai art, and the town is often visited together with nearby Udaipur. Phones and cameras are usually not allowed inside the sanctum areas.

Best Time to Visit Nathdwara

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-MarBest Window

Why visit

Pleasant weather for the Shrinathji temple visit and the surrounding pichwai art town. Good to combine with Udaipur, which is about 45 km away.

Keep in mind

Janmashtami and major festival dates bring very large crowds from Gujarat and Rajasthan.

How to Reach Nathdwara

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Udaipur airport is the nearest, about an hour's drive away. Nathdwara railway station is about 12 km from the temple but has very few trains, so most rail travellers use Udaipur City or Mavli Junction. By road, Udaipur is about 45 km on NH48.

Getting Around Nathdwara

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Autos and local taxis within Nathdwara town. RSRTC buses from Udaipur (about 45 km). App cabs available for the Udaipur-Nathdwara run.

Best Areas to Stay in Nathdwara

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Near Shrinathji temple

Darshan-focused stays

Hotels and dharamshalas in the lanes around the temple, many within a few minutes' walk, so you can attend several darshans in a day. Rooms are basic to mid-range and the lanes are crowded.

NH48 and Ganesh Tekri area

Families travelling by car

Newer and larger hotels about 2 to 3 km from the temple, near the Statue of Belief, with parking and more space.

Udaipur

Day trips

About 45 km away, with a far bigger choice of hotels. Many visitors see Nathdwara as a half-day trip from Udaipur.