Jawai to Udaipur
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Ways to make the journey
3 h
The direct route runs south via Sirohi district and Pindwara, then east into the Aravalli to Udaipur. An alternative route goes north-east via Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh, which adds 1.5–2 hours of driving plus visits. We choose based on your interest in the temple and the fort.
Worth a stop
- Ranakpur Jain temple
- Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Aravalli hill villages
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
How long is the drive from Jawai to Udaipur
About 145 km, 3 hours on the direct route. Via Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh, allow a full day with visits. The roads are good, with some winding stretches through the hills. The direct route runs south via Sirohi district and Pindwara, then east into the Aravalli. We leave after the morning drive and breakfast to reach Udaipur for a late lunch.
Can I visit Ranakpur on the way from Jawai to Udaipur
Yes. Ranakpur is about 1.5–2 hours from Jawai. Arrive around midday when it opens to non-Jain visitors, then continue to Udaipur in about 2.5 hours. We leave Jawai after the morning drive and breakfast, spend an hour or so at the temple, and take lunch nearby. Kumbhalgarh can be added for a longer day. Temple hours can change, so check current status before you travel.
Which airport is closer to Jawai
Udaipur and Jodhpur airports are both about 3 hours away. Most guests fly into one and out of the other, with Jawai in between. Jodhpur is about 150 km via Pali and Udaipur about 145 km through the Aravalli hills. Flying in and out of different cities avoids retracing the road. We time the drive from the airport to reach the camp for lunch and the afternoon drive.
Is Jawai to Udaipur a scenic drive
Yes. The road climbs from the plains into the green Aravalli hills, with villages, farms and temples. It is particularly beautiful after the monsoon. The direct route via Pindwara takes about 3 hours. The longer route via Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh passes the Jain temple and the fort, and takes a full day with visits. We set off after the morning drive at Jawai and reach Udaipur for a late lunch.