Placed amid scenic natural beauty of Machhla Hills, Karni Mata temple is placed at an elevation and offers stunning views of Lake Pichola, Sajjangarh and Dudh Talai. Also known as Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple, it is accessible by a ropeway or via stairs that from Manikyalal Verma Park. Built somewhere between 1620 and 1628, it was later developed by the Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Development Committee in the year 1997. Savor memorable sunset views if you visit the temple in the evening.
History of Karni Mata Temple
In 1387 AD, Karni Mata was born in Suwapi village in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. She was the seventh daughter of the Charan family. According to legend, she lived to be 150 years old and remained beautiful and young throughout her life. She became a rat after she died.
Between 1620 and 1628, Maharana Karan Singh built the Karni Mata Temple in Udaipur while developing Machla Magra’s residential areas. Until 1997, the temple was not very popular, and few people visited it. The Mansapurna Karni Mata Development Committee began redeveloping the temple premises in 1997. Since then, thousands of devotees have visited this temple every year.
Karni Mata Temple Udaipur Timings
Throughout the year, it is open between 4:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Arti is held in the morning, so if you’d like to attend, make sure you visit early. Check the official website before visiting the temple, as temple timing may change according to the season.
How to Reach Karni Mata Temple Udaipur
Udaipur’s Karni Mata Temple is located in the centre of the city. In order to get to the temple, visitors must get to the Doodh Talai Lake, where ropeways will take them there. The Udaipur Airport is around 24 kilometers away. From the airport, devotees can take a cab to Doodh Talai Lake. Udaipur’s City Railway Station and Bus Depot are also only four kilometres away. From the station and bus stop, you can take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or native Tongas to Doodh Talai. There is a ropeway station about 5 minutes away from the Temple. Alternatively, visitors can use the staircase near the lake to reach the temple on foot.
Karni Mata Temple Udaipur Ropeway
The Karni Mata ropeway is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day. For Indians, the ticket price is Rs. 50 for children and for adults, Rs. 100; for foreigners, it is Rs. 150 and Rs. 300.
