Mount Abu Travel Guide & Tips

Weather of Mount Abu: Weather in Mount Abu generally remains pleasant and apt for traveling throughout the year. Days are a bit warm during summers with a temperature approximately 36 degree Celsius, and nights are cold in winters as low as -2 degree Celsius. There is less rainfall during monsoons. However, it is preferable to check the weather for the time of your journey.

Food In Mount Abu: Food in Mount Abu is influenced by the nature of the hill station. Being a Jain pilgrimage site, there are a number of pure vegetarian restaurants. One should not expect many non-vegetarian restaurants. The local Rajasthani and Gujarati delicacies are the famous food in Mount Abu among travelers.

Festivals of Mount Abu: Summer and Winter Festival are the most important festivals of Mount Abu. While the summer festival is celebrated in the month of May, the winter festival is organized during the last week of December. Both the festivals make you explore the rich culture and lifestyle of Rajasthan. People from all over the world visit Mount Abu to attend its fairs and festivals. Gangaur festival that is held in the month of March celebrates the union of Shiva and Parvati which gives young girls and boys an occasion to interact with each other exhaling love in the air of Mount Abu.

Traveling within Mount Abu: There are a plenty of shops that sell tourist map of Mount Abu. Rent a bike in Mount Abu. It offers a cheap and flexible mode of moving around the town. Exploring Mount Abu on a motor bike with the pleasant climate of Mount Abu is probably the best option if you are an adventure lover. Every destination in Mount Abu is easily accessible by the motorbike. Moreover, you can opt for buses that operate in the morning and noon namely ‘Abu Darshan’ buses that tours you through the major attractions of this hill station. You can also rent a jeep or use the taxis that are easily available.

Shopping in Mount Abu: Mount Abu is a place where shopping markets are filled with vivid handicrafts of Rajasthan made up of metal and wooden art works. You can also find items of the neighbouring state of Gujarat. From the markets in Mount Abu, you can go through beautiful Kota sarees, lac and bangles with stone work, apparels and local hand-crafted dress materials with Sanganeri prints, warm quilts which are famous from Jaipur and other items related to home décor and gifting that are made of sandalwood marble, and sandstone. Khadi Bazaar, one of the most popular markets in Mount Abu is a paradise for Khadi lovers selling a vast variety of several products made with khadi. Traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati clothing made with Khadi is also available.