Key hubs
Kumbhalgarh airport and railway station
- Airport
- Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 85 km away, roughly two hours by road
- Railway station
- Falna (FA) is the usual railhead, about 80 km; Udaipur City (UDZ) is the other main option
- Getting around
- A private car with driver is the practical choice; jeeps for the sanctuary can be booked through hotels or in the village.
How to reach Kumbhalgarh by air
Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) is the nearest major airport, about 85 km away, roughly two hours by road.
How to reach Kumbhalgarh by train
Falna (FA) is a common railhead, about 80 km away; Udaipur City (UDZ) is another, with onward travel by road.
How to reach Kumbhalgarh by road
Kumbhalgarh is reached by road from Udaipur, Falna and Ranakpur; the drive from Udaipur is roughly two hours, and mountain roads can be slow after rain.
Getting around Kumbhalgarh
A private car with driver is the practical choice. Jeeps for the sanctuary are arranged through hotels or in Kumbhalgarh and Kelwara.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kumbhalgarh
- Hire a car and driver for the whole trip; the drive from Udaipur is about two hours and public transport is limited.
- Carry water, a hat and sturdy shoes, and add a light jacket for winter evenings and safari mornings.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.