An Osian day trip from Jodhpur takes you to a temple destination in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district, about 65 km from the city. The area includes Hindu and Jain temples, with Sachiya Mata Temple’s trust publishing specific opening and aarti schedules.
- Location: Jodhpur district, Rajasthan
- Distance from Jodhpur: about 65 km
- Road route: via Mandore, Mathania and Ummednager
- Temple opening: Sachiya Mata Temple opens from sunrise until one hour after sunset, with a different schedule during Navratri
What makes Osian a worthwhile excursion
Osian is known for a group of temples that includes the Sun Temple, Mahavira Jain Temple and Sachiya Mata Temple. Rajasthan Tourism highlights these three among the destination’s attractions, while the state’s protected-monuments list names further temples and the Osian baori.
The temple sites give a visit a clear focus: you can plan around the Sun Temple and Sachiya Mata Temple, then add the Jain temple or other protected sites if they suit your schedule. Osian is also spelled Osiyan.
Temple sites and visitor conduct
Osian’s temple sites include Hindu and Jain places of worship, and you should follow the visitor instructions posted by each temple or its trust. The Sachiya Mata Temple trust asks visitors to follow its notices and says the temple is not reopened for darshan at night after it closes for the day.
The state-protected-monuments list names five Hari-Har temples, as well as the Sun Temple, Shiv Temple, Piplad Mata Temple, Vishnu Temple, Jain Temple and Sachiya Mata Temple. It also includes the Osian baori, identified as Jalara or Jhalara. These names can help you distinguish the sites while planning a visit; check locally which areas are accessible when you arrive.
How do you get from Jodhpur to Osian?
Osian is about 65 km from Jodhpur, and the road route passes through Mandore, Mathania and Ummednager. Public buses connect Jodhpur and Osian. Check fares and pickup points with the operator before you go. For local connections in the city, Jodhpur transport and practical routes can help you plan how to get around.
Jodhpur Junction is about 65 km from Osian. If you plan to travel by bus, confirm the departure and return options before setting out; by road, use Mandore, Mathania and Ummednager as waypoints.
Planning time on site and in transit
Build your day around the sites you want to visit and the transport available for the return trip. The published road description names the route but gives no journey duration, so allow for the travel time shown by your chosen transport provider rather than relying on an assumed schedule.
If you arrive in Jodhpur by air, the route from Jodhpur Airport to the city and hotel is another part of your arrival planning.
At Sachiya Mata Temple, the trust gives morning aarti at 8:30 a.m. from Chaitra Sudi 1 through Asoj Vadi 30, and at 9:00 a.m. from Asoj Sudi 1 through Chaitra Vadi 30. Evening aarti takes place 20 minutes after sunset. The temple dining hall serves meals from 11:00 a.m. until sunset.
Opening, access and travel checks
The Sachiya Mata Temple opens from sunrise until one hour after sunset; during Navratri, it opens from sunrise until 10:00 p.m. An alternative timing is 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., so check the official site before you go.
October through March is recommended as the winter period for visiting Osian. Before leaving Jodhpur, confirm transport times and any temple notices that could affect your plans.
FAQs
What is Osian known for?
Osian is a temple destination in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. Its attractions include the Sun Temple, Mahavira Jain Temple and Sachiya Mata Temple.
How far is Osian from Jodhpur?
Osian is about 65 km from Jodhpur. The road route passes via Mandore, Mathania and Ummednager.
Are there public buses from Jodhpur to Osian?
Public buses connect Jodhpur and Osian. Confirm the current timetable and fare before planning around a bus journey.
When does Sachiya Mata Temple open?
Sachiya Mata Temple opens from sunrise until one hour after sunset, with longer opening during Navratri. Follow the temple’s notices.