Nathdwara
Top Places to Visit in Nathdwara
Popular attractions and places to visit in Nathdwara
Charbhuja Temple
A revered four-armed Vishnu temple on the outskirts of Nathdwara, believed to be one of Vishnu's four Dhams.
Dwarkadheesh Temple Kankroli
A Pushtimarg temple on the Rajsamand Lake shore enshrining a red stone image of Lord Krishna from Mathura.
Eklingji Temple
A complex of 108 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva as Eklingji, the presiding deity of the Mewar royal family.
Haldighati
The historically charged mountain pass where Maharana Pratap fought the Mughals in 1576, with a museum and memorials.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
A UNESCO World Heritage hilltop fort with the world's second longest wall, built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century.
Molela Terracotta Village
A GI-tagged craft village 5 km from Nathdwara producing distinctive terracotta votive plaques for tribal deities.
Pichwai Art Bazaar
Nathdwara's famous temple-town market for hand-painted Pichwai canvases, Kundan jewellery and devotional crafts.
Rajsamand Lake
A vast 17th-century man-made lake with ornate marble embankments and inscriptions, created by Maharana Raj Singh.
Shrinathji Temple
The principal seat of the Pushtimarg tradition, enshrining a 7-year-old form of Lord Krishna in black stone.
Vishwas Swaroopam
The world's tallest Shiva statue at 369 feet, inaugurated in 2022 on a hillock outside Nathdwara.
Best Time to Visit Nathdwara
Plan your trip around the right season
Why visit
Pleasant weather for the Shrinathji temple visit and the surrounding pichwai art town. Good to combine with Udaipur which is about 50km away.
Keep in mind
Janmashtami and major festival dates bring very large crowds from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Why visit
Weekday darshan queues are shorter than peak season.
Keep in mind
Rajasthan summer heat builds fast. Afternoons outdoors are uncomfortable.
Why visit
Surrounding Aravalli scenery turns green. Temperatures drop from peak summer.
Keep in mind
Rain and humidity can slow roads between Udaipur and Nathdwara.
How to Reach Nathdwara
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Udaipur airport (~48 km) is the nearest. Nathdwara does not have its own railway station; use Mavli Junction (~35 km) or Udaipur City station. NH58 connects Udaipur to Nathdwara.
Getting Around Nathdwara
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
Autos and local taxis within Nathdwara town. RSRTC buses from Udaipur (~48 km). App cabs available for the Udaipur-Nathdwara run.
Best Areas to Stay in Nathdwara
Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip
Shrinathji lane periphery
Darshan loopsRepeated temple hops stay realistic when autos know timed entries.
Rajsamand highway hotel belt
Parking-first familiesEasier coaches than squeezing cars through pilgrimage pinch points.
Railway approach dharamshalas
Budget devotion daysWalking-distance stays after overnight trains from Mumbai or Jaipur.