Jaipur to Rajsamand Taxi
Jaipur to Rajsamand Taxi Service by Satnam Travels
Rajsamand sits in the heart of Mewar, about 335 km from Jaipur, and carries a history that most travellers in Rajasthan walk past without knowing. The district gives its name to one of the largest man-made lakes in Rajasthan, the Rajsamand Lake, built by Maharana Raj Singh I between 1662 and 1676 AD to provide relief employment during a severe drought. The southern embankment of the lake, known as Nauchowki, is lined with white marble terraces and carved pavilions, and the Raj Prashasti inscription on 25 black marble slabs at the dam is considered the world's longest Sanskrit stone inscription. This is not a famous monument on most tourist lists, which is exactly what makes it worth the drive.
The Jaipur to Rajsamand cab service takes 6 to 7 hours via Ajmer and Bhilwara on NH48 and NH158. The route passes through Ajmer, and many travellers make a brief stop at Pushkar or the Ajmer Dargah on the way. Rajsamand district also contains Haldighati, the battlefield where Maharana Pratap fought Akbar's forces in 1576, and Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, roughly 40 km from Rajsamand town. Nathdwara with the celebrated Shrinathji temple is 35 km away.
Satnam Travels provides taxi rental in Rajsamand for one way drops, round trips, multi-day tours combining Kumbhalgarh and Udaipur, and for pilgrimage trips to Nathdwara and Dwarkadheesh Temple. The fare is confirmed at booking and does not change. One driver covers the full trip.
One way taxi Jaipur to Rajsamand starts at Rs. 3,800 for a sedan. Round trip from Rs. 6,800. Call or WhatsApp to confirm.
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Captain seats, rear entertainment
Fuel : Petrol Hybrid
Per km : Rs. 26 to 28
Group tours and pilgrimage circuits
Per km : Rs. 22 onwards
Colony and pilgrimage groups
Jaipur to Rajsamand Taxi Fare
| Trip | Sedan | Ertiga / Carens | Innova Crysta | Fortuner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Way Jaipur to Rajsamand | Rs. 3,800 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,500 | Rs. 7,700 |
| Round Trip with Driver Waiting | Rs. 6,800 | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 9,800 | Rs. 13,800 |
| Jaipur to Rajsamand to Udaipur (one way) | Rs. 4,400 | Rs. 5,800 | Rs. 6,500 | Rs. 9,000 |
| Jaipur to Rajsamand to Kumbhalgarh Day Trip | Rs. 5,200 | Rs. 7,000 | Rs. 8,000 | Contact us |
| Jaipur to Rajsamand to Nathdwara | Rs. 4,600 | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 7,000 | Contact us |
| Round Trip Per km Rate | Rs. 11/km | Rs. 14 to 15/km | Rs. 16 to 18/km | Rs. 23/km |
| Tempo Traveller Per km | Rs. 22 onwards | |||
| Force Urbania Per km | Rs. 26 to 28 | |||
Rajsamand and What to Expect
Rajsamand district is not a standard tourist circuit stop, and that is what makes it genuinely interesting. It holds the lake, the battlefield of Haldighati, a UNESCO fort, and two of the most significant Vaishnav temples in Rajasthan within a 40 km radius. Understanding what the district offers helps you plan the trip properly.
Jaipur to Rajsamand by Car — Planning the Trip
The Jaipur to Rajsamand car rental works differently from shorter day trips. At 335 km and 6 to 7 hours of driving each way, Rajsamand is best treated as an overnight trip or as a planned stop on a longer Mewar or Udaipur circuit rather than a single-day round trip from Jaipur. Travellers who do attempt it as a single day need to leave Jaipur by 4 to 5 AM, which gives them around 4 to 5 hours at Rajsamand Lake, Haldighati, and Kankroli before starting the return drive. That is possible but leaves no time for Kumbhalgarh or Nathdwara and no margin for traffic or rest stops.
The more satisfying approach is a 2-day trip: Jaipur to Rajsamand on day one, covering the lake and Dwarkadheesh Temple in the afternoon after the drive. Day two covers Haldighati in the morning, then Kumbhalgarh Fort for 3 to 4 hours, and an optional stop at Nathdwara before returning to Jaipur. This gives you all the significant sites in the district without a punishing schedule. Our drivers handle the full 2-day circuit with one booking and the fare is calculated on actual km.
Rajsamand to Udaipur: Natural Continuation
Rajsamand is 66 km from Udaipur, and a very large number of our Rajsamand taxi from Jaipur bookings are actually one way drop trips where the traveller continues to Udaipur after Rajsamand. The routing in this case is: Jaipur to Rajsamand Lake and Kankroli, then Haldighati, then Kumbhalgarh Fort, then drop at Udaipur. This covers the most important sites in the Rajsamand district and delivers you to Udaipur by evening for an overnight stay. One booking, one driver, no transfer of vehicles at any point.
For Udaipur-based travellers who want to combine a Nathdwara visit with Rajsamand, the reverse routing works equally well. See our Jaipur to Udaipur taxi page for full details on the complete Udaipur route from Jaipur. For pilgrimage-specific routing covering Nathdwara, Dwarkadheesh, and Eklingji in one trip, see our Jaipur to Nathdwara taxi page.
Marble District and the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Rajsamand district produces more marble than any other district in India, and the landscape between Rajsamand town and Kumbhalgarh shows this clearly: white marble quarry faces visible from the road, marble yards alongside the highway, and the characteristic white dust of processing plants on the edges of villages. The district has been the primary source of Makrana marble for centuries, the same stone used in the Taj Mahal. This is a background detail that adds context to the white marble construction of the Nauchowki embankment at Rajsamand Lake.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, which surrounds Kumbhalgarh Fort, covers 608 sq km of Aravalli terrain and is one of the last remaining habitats for the Indian wolf in Rajasthan. Leopard, sloth bear, hyena, and jungle cat are present, and the sanctuary has good populations of sambar, chinkara, and nilgai. Safari vehicles are available at the sanctuary entry. For groups combining wildlife safari at Kumbhalgarh with the heritage sites at Rajsamand, our multi-day car rental in Rajsamand handles the full routing including early morning safari starts where the driver camps at Kumbhalgarh overnight. For more on planning wildlife circuits from Jaipur that include Kumbhalgarh, see our Jaipur to Ranthambore taxi page for context on how we structure wildlife trip logistics generally.
Book Jaipur to Rajsamand Taxi
Call with your travel dates, group size, vehicle preference, and whether you need a direct Rajsamand drop, a round trip, or an onward continuation to Udaipur or Kumbhalgarh. Confirmed in minutes, no advance payment. Driver details shared before departure. We pick up from all areas across Jaipur including Vaishali Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Mansarovar, Civil Lines, Tonk Road, Raja Park, Jaipur Junction, Gandhinagar Railway Station, and Jaipur International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
One way taxi from Jaipur to Rajsamand starts at Rs. 3,800 for a sedan. Round trip with driver waiting starts at Rs. 6,800. Innova Crysta one way starts at Rs. 5,500. Fare includes vehicle, driver, and fuel. Toll charges of approximately Rs. 300 to 350 are paid on the Ajmer-Bhilwara highway route.
Jaipur to Rajsamand is approximately 335 km via Ajmer and Bhilwara on NH48 and NH158. The drive takes 6 to 7 hours including short rest stops. The route via Chittorgarh is an alternate option that adds about 30 km but allows a stop at Chittorgarh Fort on the way.
Rajsamand Lake with the Nauchowki marble embankment and Raj Prashasti inscription is the primary attraction. Dwarkadheesh Temple in Kankroli on the lake bank is a major Vaishnav temple. Haldighati, the 1576 battlefield, is 22 km away. Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 40 km from Rajsamand. Nathdwara's Shrinathji temple is 35 km away.
Yes, and this is one of our most common routings. Rajsamand is 66 km from Udaipur. One booking covers Jaipur to Rajsamand Lake and Kankroli, then Haldighati, then Kumbhalgarh Fort, with a final drop at Udaipur. Sedan fare for this combined one way route starts at Rs. 4,400.
At 335 km each way, Rajsamand is a long day trip. It is doable if you leave Jaipur by 4 to 5 AM, which gives around 4 to 5 hours at the lake, Haldighati, and Kankroli before the return drive. For a more relaxed experience covering Kumbhalgarh and Nathdwara as well, a 2-day trip is strongly recommended.
Yes. Nathdwara falls on the route between Jaipur and Rajsamand and can be added as a stop on the same booking. The cab stops at Nathdwara for darshan at Shrinathji temple, then continues to Rajsamand. This adds roughly 1 to 1.5 hours to the drive. Darshan timing at Nathdwara should be checked in advance as the temple has fixed opening windows throughout the day.
The Innova Crysta is the most recommended vehicle for Jaipur to Rajsamand because the 335 km drive is long and the ground clearance is better for the stretch between Bhilwara and Rajsamand. For 2 to 4 people on a tighter budget, the Swift Dzire or Etios sedan is comfortable. For groups of 5 to 7, the Innova Crysta is the right call. For groups of 8 and above, Force Urbania or Tempo Traveller is available.