Excursion to Eklingji & Nagda (22 Kms)

General information

Destination	Category
Udaipur, India	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Chiselled out of sandstone and marble, the temple of Eklingji is a complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls and is devoted to the presiding deity of the Maharanas of Mewar. It has an ornate 'Mandap' or pillared hall. Under the canopy of a huge pyramidical roof.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Chiselled out of sandstone and marble, the temple of Eklingji is a complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls and is devoted to the presiding deity of the Maharanas of Mewar. It has an ornate 'Mandap' or pillared hall. Under the canopy of a huge pyramidical roof.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The sanctum sanctorum has four faced image of Lord Shiva. Continue to Nagda - The first capital of Bappa Rawal, the ancient palace has a magnificent torana or arch which is ornately carved. The tenth century Sas Bahu temples dedicated to Sas (mother in-law) and Bahu ( Daughter in-law ) and are rated among the best temples in India and the Jain temple here is worth visiting.





Meeting/ pick-up point: Hotel Lobby.
Duration: Four hours.
Start/opening time: At 9.30am and 2pm.
End/closing time: At 1.30pm and 6pm.
Languages: English.
Others: Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Temple complex.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide