Eklingji is the 108-temple Shiva complex at Kailashpuri, the family shrine of the Maharanas of Mewar, who ruled as the “Diwan” of Eklingji. It is the easiest temple day trip from Udaipur — about 22 km up the Nathdwara road — and is usually combined with Nagda’s Sas-Bahu temples and Shrinathji at Nathdwara.
Distance and route from Udaipur
Eklingji (Kailashpuri) is about 22 km north of Udaipur — sources give 21–25 km — and the drive takes 35–45 minutes. Take the Udaipur–Nathdwara highway (NH-48, the old NH-8); Eklingji is the first big stop on this road, about 27 km before Nathdwara.
Eklingji darshan timings
Darshan happens in three sessions and the temple closes in between:
- Morning: about 4:30 – 7:00 AM
- Late morning: about 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Evening: about 5:00 – 7:30 PM
On Mondays and festivals such as Mahashivratri the temple opens a little earlier and closes later, and crowds are much bigger. Timings vary slightly by season, so plan around the session rather than the exact minute.
Rules: mobile phones, dress code and leather
Phones and cameras are not allowed inside and are deposited at a counter near the entrance. Leather items should be left outside. Since December 2024 the temple has been reported to stop visitors wearing mini-skirts, bermuda shorts or nightwear — wear modest, traditional clothing. There is no entry ticket.
How to reach Eklingji
- By car / taxi: the easiest option; most visitors combine it with Nagda and Nathdwara in half a day.
- By bus: RSRTC and private buses on the Udaipur–Nathdwara road stop at Kailashpuri.
- By train: the nearest station is Udaipur City (≈22–25 km).
Taxi fare from Udaipur
We did not find a fixed published fare for Eklingji. Udaipur cab operators list about ₹11/km for a sedan and ₹14–15/km for an SUV (minimum ≈₹300), so a 45–50 km round trip works out to roughly ₹500–750 before waiting charges — many operators quote a local hourly package instead. Compare with our Udaipur taxi service listing.
History of Eklingji
According to the 15th-century Ekalinga Mahatmya, the temple was founded by Bappa Rawal in the 8th century. It was rebuilt by Hamir Singh and Rana Kumbha and given its present form by Maharana Raimal in the late 15th century. The black four-faced image of Shiva is worshipped as the real ruler of Mewar.
Nearby places
- Sas-Bahu temples, Nagda – about 1–3 km away
- Shrinathji, Nathdwara – about 27 km further north
- Haldighati – via the Nathdwara–Khamnor road
Plan your visit: nearby you can also see Shrinathji Temple Nathdwara – Darshan Timings, Distance from Udaipur & How to Reach, Sanwariya Seth Temple Mandphiya – Darshan Timing, Distance from Udaipur & Complete Travel Guide, Jagdish Temple Udaipur. Need a cab? See taxi service in Udaipur.
