First things first, Udaipur has excellent transportation links. Several modes of transportation are readily available, including air, rail, and road. That said, from Udaipur, you can reach the glorious land of Haldighati by taking one of these three ideal modes of transportation. Although trains are the cheapest option, roads are the most promising way to get to Haldhigati. Taking a bus, auto, or taxi is a cheap and convenient way to get to Haldighati. However, hiring a taxi is in everyone’s favour. Arranging a private taxi on your solo trip to Haldhighati seems a hassle-free and comfortable ride.
Continue reading to know why a taxi is the best mode of transport in Udaipur to get to Haldighati. And why bus, train, and air rides may not be convenient to get to Haldighati.
Getting to Haldighati by taxi
Taxis are the best way to get from Udaipur to Haldighati. Haldighati, located in the Rajasamand district of Rajasthan, is 40 Km away from Udaipur. If you hop in for the taxi ride, you can reach Haldighati within an hour. Another reason to choose a private taxi is you need not worry about travelling within Haldighati. You can negotiate the price and use the same taxi to explore Haldighati. It also seems to be an advantage for solo travellers. Because the cab ride from Udaipur to Haldighati comes between Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500. Needless to say, taxis can effortlessly accommodate four people. In that case, you can opt for a shared drive with travellers like you. You can discuss this with the rental service, and they will help you find a shared ride.
Can you take a train from Udaipur to Haldighati?
Unfortunately, there is no direct train to Haldighati. The nearest railway stations to Haldighati are Mavli Junction, Falna, and Udaipur. Mavli Junction, Falna, and Udaipur are 30 Km, 60 Km, and 36 Km, respectively, from Haldighati. You have to go all the way to these railway stations. And, from there, catch a bus or hire an auto/cab to reach Haldighati. As it is evident, it is a long tiresome journey.
Taking a bus to get to Haldighati
Unlike trains, buses from Udaipur drop you directly at Haldighati. But, if you look at the fare, it comes to Rs. 600. Similarly, if you rent a taxi, it will be around Rs. 1500. Just think about it. If you take a bus, you have to move within Haldighati on your own. You will probably rent an auto there, which adds to your expense. If you calculate it, both bus and cab amounts are more or less the same. Hence, you can choose a quick, safe and comfortable taxi ride.
Nevertheless, for the benefit of my fellow solo travellers who decide to take a bus trip to Haldighati, let me throw some light on this matter. When I visited Udaipur, the bus ride from Udaipur to Haldighati cost Rs. 600. When I enquired, they said it would take 7 hours to get to Haldighati. I, too, got a panic attack hearing this. I had the same question. It takes only an hour by car then why 7 hours by bus. Apparently, there is no direct bus to Haldighati. The available one takes the long route covering many cities. One such drop-off destination is the Haldighati gate stop.
Is there an Airport in Haldighati?
No, there is no airport in Haldighati. The nearest airport to Haldighati is the Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur. It is at a distance of 50 km away from the Haldighati. So, to begin with, a flight ride is not even an option to get to Haldighati. If you need to travel from Udaipur airport to Haldighati, you must go to the bus station. In place of that, you can book a taxi that will pick you up instead!
What are the other ways to get to Haldighati?
To continue. Taking day trips is one of the best ways to spend a day in Udaipur. Solo travellers who have plans of taking day trips from Udaipur. You have other options to reach Haldighati. If you look at the map, you can see Udaipur, Nathdwara, and Kumbhalgarh Fort forming a circle with Haldighati in its centre. This establishes that Nathdwara and Kumbhalgarh Fort are close to Haldighati like Udaipur. As a matter of fact, Nathdwara and Kumbhalgarh Fort are religiously visited by travellers in Udaipur. So, what I intend to say is if you have taken a day trip to Nathdwara or Kumbhalgarh Fort, you can easily get to Haldighati from there.
How to get to Haldighati from Nathdwara
The Nathdwara Bus Stand is just 21 Km from Haldighati. If you take a local bus, it will take around 30 minutes to get to Haldighati. Buses are frequently available. However, if you take an auto/cab, you can make it within 20 minutes.
How to get to Haldighati from Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort is the most visited day trip near Udaipur and one of the best trekking places in Udaipur. So, a visit to the Kumbhalgarh Fort is unavoidable. Hence, you can visit Haldighati while visiting the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Haldhighati connects Udaipur and Kumbhalgarh. The distance between Kumbhalgarh fort and Udaipur via Haldighati is 92 Km. The distance between Haldighat and Kumbhalgarh fort is 50 km. So, you can get to Haldighati from Kumbhalgarh fort. State buses are not frequent to this route. Hence, travellers prefer taxis which costs around Rs. 3000.
After reading this far, don’t tell me you don’t know what to do in Haldighati. Haldighati is a wonderful historic location to explore in Udaipur. It is worth your travel. So, talk with a rental company. Book your ride to visit Haldighati!
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