About Rajasthan
The road from Rajkot reaches Rajasthan via Ahmedabad and Shamlaji or across north Gujarat to Abu Road. Udaipur and Nathdwara are about 9–10 hours away, and Mount Abu about 7.5–8.5 hours.
For a longer trip, add the forts of Kumbhalgarh and Chittorgarh, the Ranakpur Jain temple, or continue north to Jodhpur and Jaipur. Interstate permits and tolls are listed in your quote.
Where to go
Southern Rajasthan
Closest to Gujarat, and the most popular with travellers from Saurashtra.
- UdaipurCity Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple and Sajjangarh. Allow at least two days. Guide
- NathdwaraShrinathji's haveli, with darshan in short jhankis through the day. Eklingji and Kankroli are nearby. Guide
- Mount AbuRajasthan's only hill station: Dilwara temples, Nakki Lake and Guru Shikhar. Ambaji is 45 km away. Guide
- KumbhalgarhA hilltop fort with one of the world's longest walls, about 85 km from Udaipur.
- RanakpurA spectacular marble Jain temple with hundreds of carved pillars.
- ChittorgarhOne of India's largest forts, steeped in Rajput history.
Further north
For longer road trips of a week or more.
- JodhpurThe Blue City under Mehrangarh Fort.
- JaipurThe Pink City: Amer Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
- Pushkar & AjmerThe Brahma temple and lake at Pushkar, and the Dargah Sharif at Ajmer.
Suggested road trips
- Udaipur & Nathdwara (4 days)Rajkot – Udaipur (2 nights) – Nathdwara & Eklingji – Rajkot. See plan
- Mount Abu & Ambaji (3 days)Rajkot – Mount Abu (2 nights) – Ambaji – Rajkot. See plan
- Mewar heritage (6 days)Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur and Chittorgarh with Nathdwara.
Best time to visit
October to March is ideal. Mount Abu is a summer escape, and Udaipur's lakes are full after a good monsoon.
Distance from Rajkot
Mount Abu about 7.5–8.5 hours, Udaipur about 8.5–9.5 hours, Nathdwara about 9.5–10.5 hours. Distances and times are approximate.
Travel tips
- Interstate permit and toll charges are shown in your quote.
- Start early to finish the hill stretches in daylight.
- Nathdwara darshan timings change with festivals; check the day's schedule.