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Khejarla

Red sandstone Rajput fort in a potters' village east of Jodhpur

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Best time to visit Khejarla

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: November to February
  • Shoulder: March and October, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to June

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Khejarla season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

At 8-26 C this works well: a 17th-century red sandstone fort, a potters' quarter, and silence once the day tours go.

Summer March to May Shoulder

April-June is 45 C of open Marwar plain, the jharokhas catch nothing at midday, and the village shuts down until dusk.

Monsoon June to September Mixed, read the detail

July-September brings about 350 mm, the scrub greens and the fort looks its best, but it stays 35 C and humid.

Autumn October to November Prime time

October-November is dry and clear, and it is a quieter fort village than Osian if you want nobody else around.

What Khejarla is actually like

The fort is a heritage hotel so beds are mid-range; the village has potters and weavers and no other travellers

Things to do in Khejarla

The local places worth your time in and around Khejarla, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Aai Mata Temple, Bilara

    Temple · 18 km out

    Seat of the Aai Panth in the market town on the Luni, busiest at its Navratri fairs; buses from the highway all day

  • Kaparda Jain Tirth

    Temple · 30 km out

    Tall Parshvanath temple in a farming village near Bilara, a Marwar pilgrimage stop; a dharamshala feeds visitors at noon

Getting to Khejarla

Road leg only: Jodhpur 85 km on the Jaipur highway, bus to Bilara then a shared jeep the last 18 km

Practical ways in: road

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Mid-range
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
289 m
State
Rajasthan
Coordinates
26.3322, 73.6921

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Khejarla?

November to February is peak season in Khejarla. March and October is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to June. October-November is dry and clear, and it is a quieter fort village than Osian if you want nobody else around.

How many days do you need in Khejarla?

1 day is the usual stay. The fort is a heritage hotel so beds are mid-range; the village has potters and weavers and no other travellers.

How do you get to Khejarla?

Road leg only: Jodhpur 85 km on the Jaipur highway, bus to Bilara then a shared jeep the last 18 km. Practical ways in: road.

Is Khejarla expensive, and does it get crowded?

Mid-range by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Doable solo with some planning.

What are the best things to do in Khejarla?

Aai Mata Temple, Bilara and Kaparda Jain Tirth. Seat of the Aai Panth in the market town on the Luni, busiest at its Navratri fairs; buses from the highway all day.

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