Udaipur & Mewar · Mewar's Shiva temple

Eklingji group trip guide

Eklingji: Mewar's Shiva temple in Udaipur & Mewar, Rajasthan. From Udaipur it is 21 km by road, 1–2 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 hours. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Udaipur costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Udaipur
21 km by road
Time to give it
1–2 hours
Best season
September to March; Mahashivratri is the busiest day
Fare from Udaipur
₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Udaipur (UDR)

Eklingji at Kailashpuri is the temple of Shiva as Ekling Nath, revered by the Maharanas of Mewar as the true ruler of the kingdom; the walled complex holds the main shrine and many smaller ones.

The old temples of Nagda, including the carved Sas-Bahu temples, are close by.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Eklingji from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Eklingji

₹17,200–21,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 278 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

A short stop on the Udaipur–Nathdwara road, so most groups see both in one morning.

Temples & pilgrimageForts, palaces & havelis

How far is Eklingji

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Eklingji
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad278 km6–7 h–
Jaipur376 km8–9 h–
Udaipur21 km1–2 h–
Jodhpur231 km5–6 h–
Vadodara329 km7–8 h–
Surat467 km9–10 h–
Rajkot496 km10–11 h–

Group fares from Udaipur

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Udaipur to Eklingji: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹4,700–6,300
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹5,800–7,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹7,900–10,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹15,000–20,200

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: September to March; Mahashivratri is the busiest day.
  • Time to give it: 1–2 hours.
  • Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Udaipur (UDR).
  • Nearest railway station: Udaipur City.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Eklingji

Approved operators who take groups to Eklingji. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Questions groups ask

Udaipur se Eklingji kitne km hai? (How far is Eklingji from Udaipur?)

21 km by road: 1–2 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.

Eklingji ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Round trip from Udaipur (21 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.

What does a group trip to Eklingji cost?

Round trip from Udaipur with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Eklingji?

1–2 hours. With the drive from Udaipur, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A short stop on the Udaipur–Nathdwara road, so most groups see both in one morning.

When is the best time to visit Eklingji?

September to March; Mahashivratri is the busiest day.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Eklingji from abroad?

Nearest airport: Udaipur (UDR). Nearest railway station: Udaipur City. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Eklingji

Post the dates, pickup and group size once. Verified operators send itemised quotes; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.