Eklingji & Nagda Temple Tour from Udaipur: Tuk-Tuk or Car

Two temple complexes carved from sandstone and marble on the northern route, centuries apart, still standing

A half-day temple tour from Udaipur visits Eklingji, a 108-temple complex built in the 8th century and rebuilt through the 15th, and Nagda's Sahasra Bahu Temples, a pair of 10th-century shrines with intricate interior carvings. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver are included. You travel by private tuk-tuk or sedan depending on group size. The route covers about 20 km north of Udaipur and takes four to five hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Eklingji and Nagda Temples

• Pickup from Udaipur hotel
• Drive to Eklingji village
• Explore Eklingji Temple complex
• Travel to Nagda town
• Visit Sahasra Bahu Temples

The experience

Eklingji sits 20 km north of Udaipur as a religious complex of 108 temples carved from sandstone and marble. The main temple was originally built by Bappa Rawal in the 8th century, destroyed during Delhi Sultanate invasions, then rebuilt in stages: Hamir Singh restored it in the 14th century, Rana Kumbha added a Vishnu temple in the 15th, and after another attack, Rana Raimal reconstructed it again. The temple complex belonged first to the Pashupata sect, then came under Nath sect control in the 16th century. You spend several hours walking through the complex, examining the carved stonework and the layered history of each renovation.

Nagda lies 23 km northwest of Udaipur beside Bagela Lake, on the way toward Nathdwara. The Sahasra Bahu Temples, also called Sas Bahu, are a pair of 10th-century shrines dedicated to Virabhadra, built in Māru-Gurjara style with a sanctuary, mandapa and open porch. The larger temple is surrounded by ten subsidiary shrines. The smaller by four. While the exteriors are mostly plain, the interiors and porches are lavishly carved. The smaller temple's shikhara has been restored. The larger one remains truncated. Nearby stands an ancient Jain center, the Adbhutji Shanthinath Jain Tirth. Both temple sites are listed as heritage monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India. Nagda itself was once an important Mewar city, possibly a capital, until Iltutmish destroyed it in 1226.

Your driver speaks English and handles all transport between Udaipur and both sites. You choose between a private sedan for one to three passengers or a tuk-tuk. Either way, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs four to five hours, so you're back in the city by early afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Udaipur.
• private transport by sedan or tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver.
• access to both temple complexes for the full four to five hours of the tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour By Tuk-TukGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00We provide a tour in a Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeled auto rickshaw) for up to 3 guests, with an English-speaking driver. Pickup is included.

Driver plus sedan car, for 1 to 3 passengersGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00We offer tours in a Toyota Etios sedan, with an English-speaking driver, for up to three passengers. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 4h–5h, runs every day, 6 start times, from US$ 10.81 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Udaipur Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the sedan if your group is three or fewer and you want a closed vehicle for the drive. Pick the tuk-tuk for a more open-air experience or if you're traveling solo or as a pair and prefer a smaller footprint on the narrow roads around the temples.

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Top questions

What is the Eklingji Temple complex, and why was it rebuilt so many times?

Eklingji is a 108-temple complex in Kailashpuri, originally built in the 8th century by Bappa Rawal as the Kula Devata (family deity) of the Mewar Dynasty. It was destroyed during Delhi Sultanate invasions, then rebuilt in stages: Hamir Singh restored it in the 14th century and installed the first surviving idol, Rana Kumbha added a Vishnu temple in the 15th century, and after Ghiyath Shah's late 15th-century attack, Rana Raimal reconstructed it again using ransom money. The temple shifted from Pashupata to Nath sect control in the 16th century.

What are the Sahasra Bahu Temples in Nagda, and what makes them distinctive?

The Sahasra Bahu Temples are a pair of 10th-century Hindu shrines dedicated to Virabhadra, built in Māru-Gurjara architectural style. The larger temple is surrounded by ten subsidiary shrines and the smaller by four, both sharing a platform. Their exteriors are mostly plain, but the interiors and porches feature lavish carved stonework. The smaller temple's shikhara has been restored. The larger remains truncated. They are listed as heritage monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India.

How far is Nagda from Udaipur, and what else is nearby?

Nagda is located 23 km northwest of Udaipur beside Bagela Lake, on the route toward Nathdwara. Near the temples stands the Adbhutji Shanthinath Jain Tirth, an ancient Jain religious center. Nagda was once an important city in the Mewar kingdom, possibly serving as a capital, until it was destroyed by Iltutmish in 1226.

Do I travel by tuk-tuk or car, and does it affect the tour?

You choose your transport at checkout: a private sedan for one to three passengers, or a private tuk-tuk. Both options include an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup and drop-off. The choice depends on group size and preference. The tour itself remains the same either way.