Key hubs
Nathdwara airport and railway station
- Airport
- Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) is the nearest major airport; roughly 1.5 hours by road to Nathdwara, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Nathdwara station (NDT), on the North Western Railway, is about 12 km from the main temple; Udaipur is the larger railhead
- Getting around
- The temple area is best covered on foot; use autos or a hired car with driver for the Statue of Belief and day trips
How to reach Nathdwara by air
Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) is the nearest major airport, roughly 1.5 hours by road from Nathdwara, traffic dependent. Taxis and buses run from Udaipur.
How to reach Nathdwara by train
Nathdwara station (NDT) is on the North Western Railway's Marwar-Mavli line, about 12 km from the main temple. Udaipur is the larger railhead; check current train services before planning.
How to reach Nathdwara by road
Nathdwara lies about 48 km north of Udaipur on the main highway, and buses and taxis run from Udaipur and parts of Gujarat. Drive time from Udaipur is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours.
Getting around Nathdwara
The temple and lanes are best covered on foot. Autos and taxis cover the Statue of Belief and the nearby day trips; hire a car with driver for Kankroli, Molela and Haldighati and agree the fare first.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Nathdwara
- Wear shoes that are easy to remove, and carry socks for the walk to the lockers if the ground is hot.
- Check locally for any wheelchair or assisted access at the temple before you go.
- 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.