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Mount Abu Tourism, Rajasthan
Explore Mount Abu, the gem of Aravalli Hills and the only hill station in the heart of Rajasthan.
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About Mount Abu Tourism
The only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is among the most popular tourist destinations in India. It lies at an elevation of 1,220 meters in the Aravali Mountains. The main highlights of Mount Abu tourism are the tallest peak in the Aravali Range (Guru Shikhar), the man-made Nakki Lake, and the iconic Dilwara Jain Temples known for their architectural brilliance. A tour to Mount Abu surely offers something unique for everyone who visits. It is a perfect place to enjoy the adventure as well as eco-tourism.
Unlike other cities of the state, this city provides its tourists an utter respite from the scorching heat of Rajasthan. This Mount Abu travel guide aims to offer all the information a person needs to know before traveling to this city. Make sure to take along a map of Mount Abu when going on a sightseeing spree by yourself.
History of Mount Abu
The historical name of the region was Arbudaanchal. Native Gurjar people have resided in the area since 6th century. Rao Lumba of Chauhan Dynasty ended the rule of the Parmars in 1311. Their capital city of Chandravati was eventually shifted to Sirohi. Under the British rule, it was used as their headquarters.
One of the most favored summer destinations in India, Mount Abu is popular not just amidst the Gujaratis and Rajasthanis but visitors from around the world. Often referred to as ‘an oasis in the desert’, its heights are home to a number of rivers, lakes and evergreen forests that have made it a hit destination among honeymooners. In addition to the scenic beauty of the city, Mount Abu tourism takes you deep into the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan housing numerous forts and historical sites. No matter how long you come here for, your trip to Mount Abu will undoubtedly be a memorable one.
Known for their magnificent marble carvings of doorways and ceilings, these five Jain temples of Dilwara were built between the 11th and 13th centuries by Vimal Shah. Nestled in the forested hills, these temples are the epitome of the Rajasthan architectural style. The five temples are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras and each houses a metal statue amidst a row of carved pillars. Guided tours by local guides are available for tourists at the temple complex.
Situated about 11 km from the town centre of Mount Abu, the fort was originally constructed by the Paramara rulers. The ruler of Mewar Kingdom, Rana Kumbha renovated and gave it its current name in 1452. Hanumanpol gate allows access to the lower fort whereas Champapol serves as the entrance to the inner fort. A temple of Lord Shiva and some Jain temples are located near the fort in Mount Abu.
Trekking Places in Mount Abu
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect place to go on outdoor adventures like trekking and camping. Nature lovers can explore waterfalls, sunset points, lakes, and dense forests on this thrilling activity. Jungle trails such as Bailey's Walk, Craig's Path, and Salgaon Trail ideal places to seek solitude and spot a variety of birds. Local operators regularly run expeditions to Trevor's Tank and Tiger path.
Best Places to Stay in Mount Abu
From luxurious honeymoon resorts to budget guesthouses, there is a range of differently priced hotels in Mount Abu for travelers. Tourists can also find budget hotels in Mount Abu near the Nakki Lake and the Bus Stand area.
Best Places to Eat in Mount Abu
Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians have plenty of options when it comes to restaurants in Mount Abu. Rajasthani, Gujarati, North Indian, and continental cuisines are easily available in Mount Abu. Street food can also be enjoyed in Mount Abu like chaat, aam Kerri, etc.
Highlights of Mount Abu
Mount Abu’s prominent attraction is its highest point Guru Shikhar which is at a height of 1,722 meters above sea level. A famous to from here known as sunset point is good to view the sun set. The sun set at the eve time looks very beautiful and seems like the sun is hiding behind the mountains for some time and will come back again in the morning time. Located in the Sirohi district, the city is surrounded by a diverse flora and fauna.
Besides the wildlife sanctuary, a tour to Mount Abu travels you through a number of Hindu temples and shrines with some of them being Adhar Devi Temple, Gaumukh Temple, and Vashisht Ashram. The city is also famous for its Jain temples that are believed to be as old as 1000 years. Moreover, for the adventurer in you, Mount Abu also offers many activities one can indulge in.
Experiences in Mount Abu
From camping and horse riding to boating and balloon rides, there are endless things to do in Mount Abu. You can try activities like trekking and hiking. You can also go for more activities including horse riding, hiking at the numerous dense trails that abound the region, gazing at the scenic peaks of the mountain range from various vantage points, or opt for a relaxing boat ride. One must definitely visit Mount Abu on an excursion to Rajasthan as it is one of the best places to visit here. Especially, if you are on a honeymoon trip to Rajasthan, you should visit Mount Abu as the place has a romantic vibe in its environment and a number of romantic activities can be enjoyed here. Visit the Guru Shikhar to capture the surreal views of the landscape from the top. So, make sure to visit this amazing hill station called Mount Abu. You can book Mount Abu packages from our website to enjoy a hassle-free vacation to one of the most amazing places in Rajasthan.
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View AllAchalgarh Fort In Mount Abu
The Achalgarh fort is located almost 11 kms away from the hilly city of Mount Abu in Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular attractions of the city, especially for tourists. The fort is currently in ruins but makes for a great place to explore and spend some time just marveling at the beauty of the erstwhile grand structu...
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Wildlife Sanctuary In Mount Abu
Mount Abu is one of the greenest places to be in when in Rajasthan. It is famed as an oasis in the middle of the desert, and is home to one of the best wildlife sanctuaries of the state, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. There are several species of animals here including tigers, leopards, wolves, hyenas, sambhars, wild bo...
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Dilwara Temple In Mount Abu
Dilwara Temple or Dilwara Jain Temple in Mount Abu is a major attraction for tourists and locals. It is located a little more than 2.5 kilometers away from the city center. Constructed by Vastapul Tejpal, these temples were built between the 11th and the 13th centuries. They are world famous for the marble used in their con...
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Guru Shikhar In Mount Abu
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the entire Aravali Range and is located a little more than 15 km away from the city’s outskirts. Perched atop a height of 1722 mts above sea level, Guru Shikhar is a must visit. The views one can have from the top is something to write home about. Having the entire city spread out below y...
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Nakki Lake In Mount Abu
Nakki Lake is an ancient and sacred man-made lake in the city of Mount Abu. It is the only lake in Mount Abu and has several legends and stories attached to how it came to be. One of the legends says that the lake was dug by Gods, looking for protection against a Demon, whereas one says that it was dug by a suitor of the Pr...
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Things To Do In Mount Abu
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View AllBoating At Nakki Lake
Nakki Lake is one of the most popular attractions of the city of Mount Abu. When in the city make sure to visit this place for unlimited fun with the family or quiet moments of solitude on your own. There are several places of attraction near the lake, such as food joints and a park that is full of lush greenery. There are ...
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Rappelling In Mount Abu
Rappelling in Mount Abu is one of the most adventurous things to do when in the city. Rappelling refers to hiking off a steep slope with the aid of a rope that is tethered to the summit. Hardcore mountain climbing skills are not required for this adventure activity, although it does help if you are experienced in the matter...
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Rock Climbing In Mount Abu
Rock Climbing in Mount Abu is quickly becoming a popular adventure activity among tourists and locals of the city. Rock climbing is a safe enough activity to indulge in, and yet it offers a rush of adrenaline that is sure to make you feel on top of the world. There are several nature trails in Mount Abu that can be the perf...
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Trekking In Mount Abu
Trekking in Mount Abu is a must do, when in the city. Mount Abu is an ideal destination for trekking expeditions, thanks to the multitude of amazing nature trails that you can find here. This lush green oasis, right in the heart of the desert landscape of Rajasthan, is home to mountains and valleys, making it an ideal place...
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How To Reach Mount Abu (Rajasthan)
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By Air
The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Maharana Pratap Airport also known as Dabok Airport of Udaipur, which is located at a distance of 176 kilometers from Mount Abu. The airport is well-connected with Indian metro cities. Regular flights connect the airport to important Indian cities such as Jaipur, Mumbai, and Delhi. You can book a cab or a taxi to go to Mount Abu from the airport.
For tourists coming from other countries, the nearest international airport is in Ahmedabad, which is the second nearest airport to Mount Abu after Dabok around 221 kilometers away. From there, one can either opt for a bus, a train or a cab as per his/her convenience that is easily available.
By Train
Mount Abu does not have a railway station. To reach the hill station by train you have to get down at the nearest railway station to Mount Abu which is Abu Road railway station located at a distance of just 28 kilometers from the main city. The station at Abu Road lies on the main connecting rail network between the two big metropolitans, New Delhi, and Mumbai. Trains to a number of major stations such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Jaipur, Dehradun, and Trivandrum operate from here.
Some of the popular trains are Porbandar Express, Jodhpur Express, Ajmer Express, Bikaner Express, Ranakpur Express and Ala Hazrat Express. From this place, one can opt for state transport service usually running at a frequency of an hour. Taxi on private and sharing basis are available too.
By Road
Being the only hill station in the state, Mount Abu has a good network of roads. The nearest national highway is NH 14 at a distance of 24 kilometers from the hill station. Having a national highway in the vicinity leaves you with numerous road transport facilities. Mount Abu has motorable roads that connect it smoothly to several major cities like Delhi, Bundi, Udaipur, and Ajmer.
Taking a car or bus is the best way for those thinking about how to reach Mount Abu from Abu Road. One can opt to self-drive which should be a pleasant journey. Also, there are many state government buses that operate regularly to and from Mount Abu for all the neighboring destinations such as Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Baroda, and Delhi. In addition, there are a number of private bus operators also through which one can get to Mount Abu.
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Shahnaz Khan
Aligarh
Shahnaz's 3 days trip to Mount Abu
We were not satisfied with the driver, he was rude. Our scheduled changed , we didn’t went from Jaipur to Delhi we only travelled in Jaipur, we were disappointed that we had to pay the full amount inspite of getting any concession . If this was the matter we must have been informed before so we could have booked accordingly. Amer fort guide was amazing , his behaviour was very nice, he made our memory more memorable by taking our awesome pictures.Manish
New delhi
Manish's 3 days trip to Mount Abu
Great Cab service , Special mention for Ashok . Preeti has been a great support. Rojani resort was awesome. Ashok, our cab driver was excellent. Nice & clean cab, quite decent guy.Doranalag
Bengaluru
Doranalag's 4 days trip to Mount Abu
trip planning and arrangements done were very good .They have very good travel planners team . Thanks Traveolla !!!ARPITA GAUTAM
Delhi
Arpita's 4 days trip to Mount Abu
Amazing at planning the trip , responsive and responsible . my parents were travelling , they were fully sattisfied with the servicesTtarte
Indore
Ttarte's 1 days trip to Mount Abu
Have a nice experience of Udaipur and Abu with travel triangle.Rashmim
Bangalore
Rashmim's 6 days trip to Mount Abu
I had been to Rajasthan for 7n 8d , travel agent was very helpful in customising the plan, soon after arrival the driver Bhavani was there at the airport, driver was very helpful in and helped us in exploring places , we had booked 3*hotel all the hotels we stayed was very hygienic and well maintained, we didn find any issues through outManan Pshah
Mumbai
Manan's 8 days trip to Mount Abu
Cab driver wasn't well versed with various destinations/points from every city. Also, he wasn't very polite and lacked understanding of the customer's needs and behaviour on multiple instances. The overall experience was decent nonetheless.Kalpana Krishnan
Bangalore
Kalpana's 7 days trip to Mount Abu
The complete trip was an awesome experience especially the Sam dunes. Enjoyed a lot staying in the tent just across the dunes. The sunset n sunrise were so beautiful experience. Blissful Rajasthan.Annym
Bikaner
Annym's 3 days trip to Mount Abu
It was very nice but the hotel service is not so good n charges are too high.N M
Delhi
N's 6 days trip to Mount Abu
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One needs at least 4 days to see all the major landmarks in Mount Abu such as Dilwara temple, Nakki Lake, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Guru Shikhar, Arbuda Devi Temple, Achalgarh Village, Trevor’s Tank, Toad Rock, Raghunath Temple, Brahma Kumaris Ashram Mount Abu, Mount Abu Honeymoon Point, Gaumukh Temple, and Mount Abu Sunset Point.
On an average, 3-4 days in the city should be enough for one to explore the top destinations of the city.
There are multiple options to commute within the city Mount Abu, Abu Darshan buses being the most common that run in the morning and afternoon. However, private taxis and auto rickshaws are also available.
You can try delicious dishes at Mulberry Tree Restaurant, Hotel Sher-e-Punjab, Mayur Restaurant, Jaipur House Restaurant, Arbuda Restaurant, Sankalp, and the Chacha Cafe, to name a few eateries in the town.
Mount Abu is worth a visit as it is the only hill station in Rajasthan which is adorned with picturesque beauty and mesmerizing aura. The place will surely remind you of any hill station in Himachal or Uttarakhand. There are a number of enthralling places to visit here like Guru Shikhar, Honeymoon point, Sunset point, Nakki lake, and a lot more. It is a perfect destination for families or for couples.
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