BY Jaipur By Car
Mehandipur Balaji and Bhangarh Fort lie in the same direction from Jaipur, so many travellers visit them on a single trip. One is a busy Hanuman temple, and the other is a ruined fort that is famous for its stories. They are about 45 km apart, which makes a combined day possible, but only if you start early. This guide explains the distances, the rules at both places, a simple day plan and the points to check before you book a Jaipur to Mehandipur Balaji taxi or a Jaipur to Bhangarh taxi.
Road work, village traffic and queues at the temple can change these times, so always keep some extra time. You can see the route and the cars on our Jaipur to Bhangarh taxi and Jaipur to Mehandipur Balaji taxi pages.
Bhangarh Fort is in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, at the foot of the Aravalli hills. The fort has old gates, temples, market lanes and the broken walls of a royal palace. Many people know it for the local stories about ghosts, but for most visitors it is simply a quiet and interesting place for a walk. Plan about one and a half to two hours here.
Our blog on Bhangarh Fort tells you more about its history. If you want only the fort, see the Jaipur to Bhangarh same day tour.
Mehandipur Balaji is a temple of Lord Hanuman, who is worshipped here in his child form as Balaji. It is in the Dausa district, and thousands of devotees come every week. Many pilgrims come with their families and stay for several hours, so the queue can be long on some days.
The temple has its own customs and rituals. Respect them, and if you have any doubt, ask the temple staff rather than a stranger outside.
This is only a sample. If the queue is long, it is better to skip a stop than to rush both places.
The famous Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri is only about 20 km from Mehandipur Balaji. If you have time, you can stop there on the way back. Read our Abhaneri guide or see the Jaipur to Abhaneri same day tour. Tell the driver at the time of booking, so that the extra stop is included in the plan.
About 105 to 110 km. The drive usually takes two and a half to three hours.
About 80 to 85 km, which is around two hours by road.
Yes. Start by 5:30 am, visit the fort in the morning and go to the temple afterwards. Keep extra time for the queue and return before it is very late.
No. Entry to the fort is not allowed after sunset, so plan your visit in the daytime.
No. Photography is not allowed inside the temple area. Please also follow the instructions about prasad.
A trip to Bhangarh and Mehandipur Balaji is easy when you start early and plan the stops with care. Choose the right car, keep time for the queue and ask every price question before you pay. Send your date and group size through our contact page. You may also like our guides on spiritual tour of Rajasthan by Jaipur taxi and outstation taxi service from Jaipur.
Banner photo: Bhangarh Fort of Alwar.jpg by Pratibhajangid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
