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Sojat
Skip Sojat unless you are a henna buyer or want a quiet stop between Jodhpur and Udaipur: half a day for the fort and a henna factory visit, then move on.
Sojat is a small town in Rajasthan's Pali district, known for henna (mehndi) cultivation and a 15th-century fort. It has no major sights that justify a detour, but it works as a brief stop on the Jodhpur–Udaipur road for travellers curious about henna production or rural Rajasthan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though green)
- Airport
- JDH
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sojat112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sojat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySojat is a quiet town with low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJDH Jodhpur Airport (About 75 km (47 mi), 1.5 h by road).JDH Jodhpur Airport (About 47 mi (75 km), 1.5 h by road).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within town; hire a private car for outlying sights like Jawai Dam or Satlok Ashram.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JDH Jodhpur Airport (About 75 km (47 mi), 1.5 h by road)JDH Jodhpur Airport (About 47 mi (75 km), 1.5 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Aug (10 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sojat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
4 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within town; hire a private car for outlying sights like Jawai Dam or Satlok Ashram.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train from Sojat Road station, about 1.5 h
The Blue City is the main regional hub; use it as a base instead.
Ranakpur
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Private car via Desuri, about 1 h 15 min
Famous Jain temple with intricate marble carvings.
Door to door: About 3 h
Private car, about 2.5 h
Rajasthan's only hill station; needs at least one night.
Pali
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or train, about 45 min
District town with a few temples and a textile market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sojat town centre
A few budget hotels near the bus stand and market.
Jawai Dam area
Basic guesthouses near the dam, about 20 km (12 mi) from town.Basic guesthouses near the dam, about 12 mi (20 km) from town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Henna factories may ask for a fee or expect a purchase; confirm before a tour.
- Sojat Road railway station is about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the town centre; arrange transport in advance.Sojat Road railway station is about 3.1 mi (5 km) from the town centre; arrange transport in advance.
- No ATMs may be reliable in the town centre; carry cash from Jodhpur or Pali.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jodhpur → Sojat by bus: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), 1.5 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw from Sojat Road station to town: ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahaan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sojat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though green) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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