Nathdwara India
3.5/5
Best Session
January - December
Ideal Duration
1
Station:
Mavli (15 Km)
Major Airports
Udaipur (40 Km)
Weather
13.41 ° C
Weather Type
Clear
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Nathdwara in Rajsamand district lies 48 km from Udaipur and is on the National Highway 8 connecting Delhi to Mumbai. There are 2 ways to enter Nathdwara. For those coming from Delhi via Ajmer, they will enter from Bus Stand side via Risala Chowk while for those from Udaipur will enter via Nathuwas-Mobegarh direction. Due to the narrow roads leading to Shreeji’s Haveli located at Chowk, the parking for Buses and Cars is at least half a km away and you have to walk to get to the temple premises.
How to Reach Nathdwara by Railways: Nathdwara has a small railway station, which lies 12 km from the temple, but for all practical purposes, Udaipur is the nearest railhead along with the one at Mavli some 35 km away.
How to Reach Nathdwara by Airways: If you prefer air then the nearest airport is the Maharana Pratap Airport or Dabok Airport located 22 km from Udaipur city. Jet Airways, Kingfisher Red, Air India IC operates regular flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
How to Reach Nathdwara by Road: By road, the place can be accessed by Buses and private vehicles from Udaipur and Jaipur. Devotees from Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat throng the temple in large numbers as some of the cities in Gujarat have Bus services to Nathdwara. There are also frequent bus services from Mumbai as well as Delhi. The bus stand is around 15 minutes or 1 km walking distance away from the temple.
Driving Directions
Nathdwara-Driving direction overviews: Nathdwara, the abode of Lord Sri Nath Ji attracts thousands of pilgrims from every nook and corner of the world. Situated in Rajasthan, Western India, millions of Lord Sri Nath Ji followers visit this region during the special festivals and occasions. Nathdwara is also the center of Lord’s Krishna’s worship. While on a visit to Nathdwara, the pilgrims can also make a visit to Chaarbhuja, Dwrakadheesh, Eklingji and Sanwariya Seth. The nearest airport to Nathdwara is Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Western India. This airport is just 40 Kms away from Nathdwara. Udaipur rail head is the nearest rail head to Delhi, Jaipur, Rajasthan and Northern India. State highway 32 and National highway 76 are the two road links well connected to all the major cities of India.
Srinathji’s bhog is a feast of more than a hundred delicacies cooked in the temple kitchen. In addition to the counters inside the temple, there are few shops outside the temple which are authorized to sell mahaprasad, where the people who serve the temple earn a living by selling the prasad. About 600 kilos of Prasad is prepared every day, the variety depending upon the season including Saubhagya Saunth( a winter snack made with saffron and dry fruits, badam chikki, thor (sweet puri), basundi(sweet made of thickened milk), aamras, Khari Khari(a crunchy bread dish made with wheat and channa powder), doodh puri, Bundi laddoo, and Manohar laddoo. It’s collected and distributed at the parasadi bhandar in the temple premises on payment of Rs 15-576 per Kilo, depending on the item.
The lanes around the temple are a delight of vivid tastes. Don’t forget to taste rabri and doodh jalebi at Puruhsottam Jalebi Waala or get milk and jalebi to sustain you till the main meal. Sweetened Pohas and fluffy, steamed khaman dhoklas can be a surprise for those unfamiliar with these Gujarati preparations.
Swastik and Nashta center are the two food courts where the travelers can try Jamikand chhat and Jamikand pakora. Food free of onion and garlic is easily found in every hotel.
Shopping at Nathdwara is limited to 150 odd shops located in the Chaupati Bazaar on way to the temple. Other than the framed images of Shreeji, puja accessories, the main attraction is the Pichhwais- Krishna themed paintings, sold as cloth hangings. The paintings range from simple coloured fabrics to elaborate art pieces costing several thousand rupees. The theme of the paintings veers round the child Krishna- his elaborate daily rituals, festivals, Ras leela etal.
Handicraft items like Silver Meenakari, antique silverware, fancy jewelry, Shrinathji’s Shringar items are also available. Gramin Haat in the Lal Bagh area is a good place to buy.
