Route overview
The route is the same as for Udaipur (via Ahmedabad, Himmatnagar and Shamlaji), continuing about 45 km north of Udaipur to Nathdwara.
Shrinathji's darshan opens in short sessions (jhankis) through the day, so travellers like to stay a night or two to attend several. A round trip that also covers Eklingji, Udaipur and Kankroli is the most common plan.
Distance & travel time
- Approx. distance
- 510–540 km (door to door varies with your pickup and drop points)
- Approx. drive time
- 9.5–10.5 hours, plus time for breaks and sightseeing
- Usual route
- via Ahmedabad, Shamlaji and Udaipur
- Trip types
- One way, round trip, or multi-day with the same car and driver
- Tolls, parking, permits
- Shown clearly in your quote, including the interstate permit
Distances and timings are approximate and for planning only. Traffic, roadworks, weather and stops can change them.
Suggested stops on the way
- Rajkot StartEarly-morning pickup.
- Ahmedabad (Ring Road) ≈ 215 kmBypass the city.
- Shamlaji ≈ 350 kmTemple stop at the Gujarat–Rajasthan border.
- Udaipur ≈ 475–500 kmOptional overnight before darshan.
- Nathdwara ≈ 510–540 kmDrop near the haveli or your guest house.
Things to see in Nathdwara
- Shrinathji Temple (Haveli)Darshan in several short jhankis from early morning to evening.
- Statue of BeliefA very large Shiva statue on a hill in Nathdwara.
- Eklingji TempleAn important Shiva temple about 25 km away, towards Udaipur.
- Kankroli (Dwarkadhish) and Rajsamand LakeA temple and lake about 15 km away.
For more ideas, timings and nearby places, see our Nathdwara travel guide.
Travel tips for this route
- Darshan timings change with festivals and seasons; check the day's jhanki schedule.
- Phones and bags are generally not allowed inside; deposit facilities are available.
- Annakut and Janmashtami are especially crowded; plan and book early.