Key hubs
Merta City airport and railway station
- Airport
- Jodhpur Airport (JDH), roughly 100-110 km away by road; about 2 hours depending on traffic
- Railway station
- Merta Road Junction (MTD), about 14-15 km from the town; Merta City also has its own station on a branch line
- Getting around
- The sights are close together; autos and e-rickshaws cover the town, and a car and driver is best for the Nagaur and Pushkar sides
How to reach Merta City by air
The nearest major airport is Jodhpur (JDH), roughly 100-110 km away; allow about 2 hours by road, depending on traffic. Jaipur (JAI) is considerably further.
How to reach Merta City by train
Merta Road Junction (MTD), on the Jodhpur-Bathinda line, is about 14-15 km from the town. Merta City also has its own station on a branch line. Check train timings before you book.
How to reach Merta City by road
Merta is in Nagaur district, about 60 km from Pushkar, 65-80 km from Ajmer, 80 km from Nagaur and 100-120 km from Jodhpur. State and private buses serve the town.
Getting around Merta City
The temple, fort and market are close together, so autos and e-rickshaws or short walks cover them. A car with a driver is best for outings to Nagaur, Pushkar and Ajmer.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Merta City
- Temple floors are stone and you will be barefoot; carry socks if the temple allows them and avoid midday in summer.
- Carry water and any medicines, and eat only freshly cooked food in town.
- Go by car with a driver; the roads near Merta can be rough and public transport is limited.
- 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.