In this bustling life of Delhi, going on a spiritual journey to Khatu Shyam is one thing that can give peace. Khatu Shyam, situated in Sikar District of Rajasthan, is a pilgrimage site dedicated to deity Krishna and has an idol of him crafted with a precious stone. Every year lakhs of devotees visit this holy site to seek blessings of Shyam Baba. From Delhi to Khatu Shyam Distance is 283 km, which means it might take you around 6 -7 hours to reach there. Delhi to Khatu Shyam road trip are the best way to reach there and can be covered by car, bus or Luxury Tempo Traveller for a royal experience.
Khatu Shyam ji Mandir is located in Khatoo village and is one of the most important pilgrimage destination in Rajasthan. This is a famous temple where Barbrika, the incarnation of lord Krishna, is worshipped as Khatu Shyam ji. It is said that whoever prays with full faith, gets what they want. Moreover, there is a pond called Shyam kund near temple, this is the place from where the “Sheesh” of baba khatu shyam came out. Sounds amazing, right?
Road Trip From Delhi to Khatu Shyam Mandir
To reach this Khatu Shyam Mandir from Delhi, the easiest and simplest way is by Road. Here are some ideas to visit Khatu Shyam ji by road:
By Car: A self-drive or renting a cab can be one of the most convenient options. A self-drive is better in terms of having full control over the vehicle and renting would make travelling easy. Whichever you choose, throughout the Delhi to Khatu Shyam route, you will find green valleys and have a beautiful road trip. Moreover you can stop at Jaipur too and can explore there for a while. For better experience you can also book a Tempo Traveller for Outstation and have a comfortable journey with family. It might take you around 6 hours based on the route you choose. As there are many routes which you can choose, the primarily used routes are:
- Via NH 48 and 148B – this is the most common route, it is well maintained and is a good mix of Highways and state roads. You can expect a smooth ride with moderate traffic on this route.
- Via NH9 and NH 352 -This route is slightly shorter, around 275 km, and will take you through some historical towns.
By Bus: Travelling by Delhi to Khatu Shyam Bus might take you around 7 hours, there can be a delay depending on route, traffic or other circumstances like operator, kind of bus etc. There are many buses that run from Delhi to Khatu shyam. There are several options available for buses like sleeper, AC, Non AC, sleeper, seater. Buses are a comfortable option but can be crowded sometimes.
Best time to visit Khatu Shyam Ji Mandir
Devotees travel here throughout the year, but the best time to visit to Khatu Shyam ji is considered as October to March and temperature ranges from 15 to 20 degree Celsius. During this time of year, the weather is pleasant and comfortable for travelling and exploring. Moreover, The Falgun Mahina that is from February to March, is the time when a Mela is held at Khatu Shyam Mandir. It is for ten days every year and thousands of devotees visit temples to pay their respect. Other than this there are annual festivals and celebrations too.
When visiting there at the best time, you can immerse yourself completely in the spiritual energy of this Temple. You can participate in aarti ceremonies to seek blessings. Khatu Shyam Ji Mandir timing for Darshan are from 4:30 am to 12:30 pm and in evening from 4:30 pm to 10 pm in summers and in winters the temple opens from 5:30 am to 1pm and then 5 pm to 10pm. Other than this there are several artis performed between these times. The sacred aartis, the blessings of Baba Shyam and the divine fate is what attracts the people most.
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How Many Days are Required for Khatu Shyam Mandir?
To fully explore Khatu Shyam Mandir one day is enough to travel, but you are visiting Rajasthan, a place with many monuments, so you can also explore the places to visit near Khatu Shyam. Let us give you a small itinerary for this.
First you will have to leave from Delhi in the morning, stay around 4 am. After which you will reach Khatu Shyam in around 5-7 hours depending on the route you choose. After reaching there, if you make it before 12 then try to attend the Bhog aarti at Khatu Shyam that usually happens around 12:30pm. If not, then you can attend the evening aarti after which you can go for a small round in the local area and explore the cuisine. The next day, if you want you can go for morning aarti at 4:30 am. After seeking the blessings at aarti you can go for a small trip to nearby places to Khatu Shyam depending on your choice. On a two hour drive you can visit Govind Dev temple, another famous temple of krishan ji located in City Palace of Jaipur. Jaipur to Khatu Shyam Distance is around 90 km, which will take you around 2 hours. If you are travelling with your family then a 12 seater Tempo Traveller on Rent is best choice. The less distance between these two places makes it easy to visit other nearby tourist attractions. After visiting all the tourist spots you can head back home.
If not this temple then you can visit other nearby places to Khatu Shyam such as-
- Laxmangarh Fort
- Harsh Nath Temple
- Gopinathji Temple
- Seth Ramgopal Poddar Chhatri
These all are places to visit near Khatu Shyam and might take around an hour or 2 to reach.
Conclusion
Rajasthan, a place with a glorious past, beautiful places and pilgrimage sites, has always charmed travellers. And when covering the distance on a road trip, the journey becomes more fun. So take your essentials, choose vehicle like Tempo Traveller on Rent Delhi for big family trip or drive your own car and enjoy Delhi to Khatu Shyam road trip. Plan a trip that nourishes your soul and creates a long lasting memory.