Renting out your home in Nathdwara

Our advice for Nathdwara

Nathdwara exists around one temple. The shrine of Shrinathji, about 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur in Rajsamand district, is the centre of the Pushtimarg or Vallabh tradition, and devotees, many from Gujarat and Mumbai, plan their visits around its daily darshans. Since 2022 the 369-foot statue of Shiva known as Vishwas Swaroopam has added a second landmark on the edge of town.

Hosting around darshan times

The temple opens for a series of darshans through the day, from the early Mangla to the evening Shayan, with pauses in between. Guests want to walk to the temple, rest between darshans and eat pure vegetarian food. A property that posts the day's timings, serves early tea and allows flexible check-in is far more useful than one that simply lists amenities. Remind guests that phones, shoes and socks are not allowed inside, and give them a safe place to leave them.

Types of property

• Apartments and guest rooms within walking distance of the temple, for pilgrim families.
• Larger homes for extended families and community groups travelling together.
• Houses on the outskirts with parking, for self-drive visitors combining Nathdwara with Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh or Haldighati.

Crowds and festivals

Janmashtami, Diwali and Annakut draw very large crowds, as do school holidays and long weekends. Minimum stays, advance payment and a clear cancellation policy protect the owner on those dates. Parking near the temple is scarce, so explain where cars can go.