Key hubs
Ranakpur airport and railway station
- Airport
- Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), roughly 90 km away, about two hours by road; Jodhpur (JDH) is the other option, around 160 km
- Railway station
- Falna (FA) is the usual railhead, with Rani also nearby; confirm onward road transfers in advance
- Getting around
- A private car with driver is the practical choice; public transport is limited and the temples are spread along the valley road
How to reach Ranakpur by air
The nearest major airport is Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 90 km away and roughly two hours by road. Jodhpur Airport (JDH) is another option, around 160 km, so allow three hours or more.
How to reach Ranakpur by train
Falna (FA) on the Jaipur-Ahmedabad line is the usual railhead, with Rani also listed as nearby. Both need a road transfer of roughly 35 km or more, so arrange a car in advance.
How to reach Ranakpur by road
Ranakpur lies between Udaipur and Jodhpur, about 91 km from Udaipur and 162 km from Jodhpur. The drive from Udaipur is about two hours, on winding hill roads that can be slow after rain.
Getting around Ranakpur
A private car with driver is the practical choice. The temples and hotels are spread along the valley road, and the nearest town, Sadri, is around 8 km away. Agree pick-up times in advance.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ranakpur
- Ask your driver to drop you as close to the entrance as possible, and agree a pick-up time so you do not wait in the sun.
- Treat the drive from Udaipur as part of the day. Break the journey, and consider staying overnight instead of two long road legs.
- 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.