Route

Jodhpur to Barmer

West into the deep desert, to block-printing workshops, Manganiar musicians and the ruined temples at Kiradu.

Distance: 200 km
Drive time: 3h 30m
Highways: NH 112
Stops: 2

Worth stopping for

Nakoda Ji
The Jain complex, a short detour off the highway.
Barmer
Kiradu's temple group is a further 35 km out.

Before you set off

Kiradu is 35 km beyond Barmer town — factor in the extra two hours.
The Thar Festival in March is the best time to hear Manganiar and Langa musicians properly.
Block-printing units generally welcome visitors, but call ahead through us rather than turning up.
Fuel up in Balotra; options thin out west of it.

Questions about this route

What is Barmer known for?

Ajrakh block printing, applique work, and the Manganiar and Langa folk music traditions. The Kiradu temples nearby have some of the finest 11th-century carving in western Rajasthan.