Looking for an offbeat sacred journey for the same day? Book Ajmer Merta road Osian Mata Same day Tour with Ajmer Taxi Services, which is around a 400 kms road trip and takes around 7 to 8 hours of driving. This is one of the most comfortable one-day trips from Ajmer, which perfectly suits the elderly groups.
The tour is especially designed for pilgrims and travelers in Ajmer who wish to see the ancient Sachiya Mata Mandir in Osian, one of Rajasthan’s most powerful shrines. The route runs through Merta road in Nagaur district, passing by the Thar Desert region to reach Osian. Travelers often add a short stop at Merta City, the birthplace of the saint poetess Meera Bai, where the historic Charbhuja Krishna Temple, associated with her devotion, still stands.
The timings here are indicative and are totally flexible based on temple darshan hours, traffic, and how long you spend at the sand dunes. Before departure, kindly confirm the darshan timings, especially during Navratri when the temple sees a very heavy footfall.
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If you add the Merta city detour for the Charbhuja Temple, consider having 30 to 40 minutes for a short additional ride.
Sachiya Mata Temple, Osian – Also known as Osian Mata or Sachchiyay Mata, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Sachiya Mata, traditionally worshipped as a form of Durga. The deity is considered the Kuldevi of several Rajasthani and Gujarati families, including many Oswal Jain families.
Mahavir Jain Temple & Osian’s small temples – Osian was once a major centre of Jainism and trade, which is home to a lot of small temples from the 8th to 11th centuries, carved in creamy sandstone.
(Optional stop) Charbhuja Temple, Merta City – Taking a short detour from Merta road to the Charbhuja temple would be a smart option. The town’s charbhuja temple holds deep significance for devotees tracing Meera Bai’s life and legacy.
October to March are the best months when you can avoid the intense desert heat of summer afternoons.
Avoid travelling between April and June afternoons, as temperatures are extremely high.
Navratri sees very heavy crowds at Sachiya Mata Temple, so plan for longer darshan queues or consider visiting outside these dates for a peaceful experience.
Sand dunes near Osian are best visited in the late afternoons for cooler temperatures and better light for photography.
Travelers can choose any of these options for car rental in Ajmer, depending on their travel styles:
Sedan (Dzire/Etios) – 4 passengers
SUV (Innova/ Innova Crysta) – 6 to 7 passengers
Tempo travellers – 12 to 17 passengers
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The road distance is approximately 195–200 km, taking around 3.5 to 4 hours one way via Merta Road, depending on traffic and the exact route taken.
No — at roughly 390–400 km round trip and 7–8 hours of driving, this is one of the more comfortable same-day tours from Ajmer, with room for a relaxed darshan and even a short desert detour without an extremely early start.
Yes. Merta City, the birthplace of Meera Bai, is just a short 8–10 km detour from Merta Road, and many travellers combine a visit to the Charbhuja Temple there with their Osian Mata darshan.
Osian is known as a cluster of 8th- to 11th-century Hindu and Jain temples, sometimes compared to Khajuraho for its temple architecture. The Mahavira Jain Temple and several ancient Hindu shrines are within easy walking distance of Sachiya Mata Temple.