The Shreenathji Nathdwara Temple, Udaipur

One of the several religious sites dotting Udaipur, the Nathdwara Temple is located on the banks of the Banas, surrounded by hills and forests on all sides.

It is the seat of Lord Shrinathji, worshipped by Pushtimargiya Vaishnavas from all over India. Nathdwara or the gateway of Shrinathji has been around for 300 years, and has transformed from an idyllic setting to a pulsating town.
Every year, thousands of devotees visit this temple to pay their respects to the Lord.

It houses the original statue of Lord Krishna who is worshipped here in the avatar of Govardhan Giridhar.
Worshippers perform Ashtaya or make eight darshans of the deity in one day.
Each of these are the different manifestations of Lord Krishna.

Best time to visit

September-March

Travel to or how to reach Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple

By air
Dabok Airport is the closest at 21 km. Flights operate here between Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi and Udaipur.

By rail
Udaipur is directly connected by rail to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Ajmer.

By road
Udaipur is connected by state and national highways to major cities within and outside Rajasthan.

Map of the Nathdwara Temple Udaipur Rajasthan

View Larger Map

Hotels and Resorts around Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple

Amet Haveli
Hotel Shikarbadi
Hilltop Palace
Lake Pichola
Raj Darshan
Paras Mahal
Trident Udaipur
Shilpi Resort
Udai Kothi
Krishna Niwas
Saheli Palace
Swaroop Palace
Padmini Palace
Hotel Lakeland
Krishnalila Regency
Vishnupriya
Hotel Garden View, Nathdwara

Places to visit near Nathdwara Shreenathji

Shri Vitthalnathji’s Temple
Shri Dwarikadhishji’s Temple (Kankroloi)
Chetak Smarak (Haldi Ghat)
Shri Ekling Mahadevji
Shrinathji’s Charan-Chowki (Ghasiyaar)
Chaar Bhujaaji
Shri Hariraiji’s Bhaithak (Khamnor)
Molela
Lal Baug

Food and Shopping at Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple

Food is largely Rajasthani cuisine, with the traditional spices and color.

Shopping in Nathdwara is a fulfilling experience, thanks to the budding small scale handicrafts industries.
Natural perfumes called ‘attar’ made from extracts of flowers, herbs and plants are available in plenty here.
Nathdwara is also famous for Pichhvai paintings, wooden crafts, pottery and silver craft.
The ‘palnas’ or small swings made of wood, metal, pearls and velvet in which deities are placed, must also bought in Nathdwara.

Other useful interesting links

Interesting information on Shreenathji Nathdwara

Nathdwara Details on Wikipedia

adminRajasthan, Temples India21 Oct, 20082 Comments

Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the luxuries of modern metropolis but yet coloured strongly with an age-old charm with its palaces ,havelis,colourful markets,fairs and festivals that never fails to surprise a traveller.
As it lies close to the Thar Desert, one can also begin their Desert Safari from Jaipur

How to Travel or get to Jaipur Rajasthan India

Jaipur is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan.
The Sanganer Airport at Jaipur is well connected to the major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata.
It also has flights coming in from Dubai.
Flights to Jaipur

Jaipur is also well connected by road and rail.
Trains to Jaipur

Map of Jaipur Rajasthan India

View Larger Map

Picture Video on Fort in Jaipur

Hotels and Resorts in and around Jaipur Rajasthan India

Jaipur comprises variety of luxury, deluxe, heritage and budget hotels, one can choose the place of accommodation according to one’s requirement and budget.
Many ancient palaces have been converted into the heritage hotels.
Some of the popular heritage hotels are,

Rajvilas - An Oberoi Hotel
The Rambagh Palace Hotel
Jai Mahal Palace
Rajputana Palace Sheraton
Man Singh Towers
Hotel Jaipur Palace

Best time to visit Jaipur Rajasthan India

It would be in the winters that is from October to February, when the weather is cool and pleasant since it lies in the desert area.

Popular stuff to shop in Jaipur Rajasthan:

Handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, gems, blue pottery items, carpets and dhurries, textiles, metalwork and leatherware: these are the things one can indulge in buying at the colourful markets of jaipur, just as colourful as its city, its people, full of life. Also, Jaipur stone carving,wooden artefacts and its camel leather items are famous all over the country.

Places to see in Jaipur Rajasthan

Amber Palace complex overlooking the artificial lake south of the town of Amber is one of the most popular tourist sites in the city.
The Jaigarh Fort on the hills above the Amber Palace complex offers stunning views of the foothills of the Aravalli range.
Jal Mahal ,the rajput style “Water Palace”
Jantar Mantar
Hawa Mahal
City Palace Museum
Raj Mandir
Birla Temple
Chokhi Dhani
Sisodia Garden
Rambagh Palace which is now a luxury hotel

Kind of food to expect in Jaipur Rajasthan

Jaipur has a lot of Indian, Rajasthani and multicuisine restaurants and coffee shops across the city.
There are numerous Bars and fast food joints like Pizza Hut etc.

adminRajasthan13 Aug, 2008No Comments