About Nathdwara
Surat to Nathdwara distnce : 539 km
Estimated travel time : 10.5 hours
Surat to Nathdwara is the very popular route for tourists. Nathdwara is a charming town situated between the Aravali hills on the banks of Banas River in Rajsamand district famous for its Shreenathji temple. The word Nathdwara means โGateway to Shrinathji" and thus it attracts devotees from all over the world.
Nathdwara offers a perfect blend of the architecture and religious significance and is famous for its traditional handicrafts, arts and artefacts. Shreenathji temple houses a deity of "7 years old" Krishna, eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This temple is considered to be the second richest Indian temple. Shreenathji temple is undoubtedly very beautiful and popular in the town but there are some other beautiful destinations as well like Annakutta, Charbhujain and The Dwarkadheesh Temple that must be visited on your next weekend escape to Nathdwara. The fort of Bor Rajputs is also located near the temple.
Taxi from Surat to Nathdwara is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Surat to Nathdwara by car is well connected via NH48 and is very convenient and comfortable drive with many stopover in between like Udaipur and Vadodara. Surat to Nathdwara distance is 539 Km and is 10.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Bharuch or Broach - historical heritage at the mouth of river Narmada
Vadodara - - Third largest city of Gujarat. Famous for Navratri festival.
Godhra - -known for big restaurants,parks,libraries,churches,mosques,shopping etc.
Himmatnagar - - Swaminarayan temple
Shamlaji - - a major Hindu pilgrimage centre in Aravalli district of Gujarat
Dungarpur - - Fort, Palaces
Hill Forest
Idar - - known for handmade wooden toys, tiles, its temples and various beautiful architectural monuments on hill
Udaipur - - The city of Lakes and the popular destination wedding city.
Kotra - - Taj lake palace
Tourist Attractions
Shrinathji Temple: Famous for its revered deity, Shrinathji, this temple attracts devotees from all over India.
Dwarkadheesh Temple: Known for its intricate architecture and beautiful idol of Lord Krishna, the temple offers a serene atmosphere for worship.
Charbhuja Temple: Located on a hilltop, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Haldighati: A historic site renowned for the Battle of Haldighati, where Maharana Pratap fought against the Mughals.
Eklingji Temple: Revered as the ruling deity of the Mewar Dynasty, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and showcases brilliant architecture.
Rajsamand Lake: A peaceful spot for boating and picnics, this artificial lake was built by Maharana Raj Singh in the 17th century.
Giriraj Parvat: A sacred hill believed to be inhabited by Lord Krishna, it offers a challenging trek and a breathtaking view from the top.
Nathdwara Market: Explore the bustling local market for Rajasthani handicrafts, paintings, traditional garments, and fresh local produce.
Ganesh Tekri: A hillock in Nathdwara with a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, offering a beautiful view of the town.
Kankroli Temple: Situated on the banks of Rajsamand Lake, this temple is dedicated to Lord Dwarkadheesh (Lord Krishna) and is known for its splendid marble architecture.