Mount Abu, India: travel guide
Rajasthan's only hill station, with Dilwara's carved marble temples
Rajasthan's only hill station, perched in the Aravalli range, famed for the exquisitely carved Dilwara Jain temples and Nakki Lake.
About Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a hill station on an isolated plateau of the Aravalli range, and the one place in Rajasthan where the air turns genuinely cool. Forested slopes, lakes and rocky outcrops make a contrast with the desert plains below.
The Dilwara Jain Temples are the main attraction, famous for marble carving of astonishing delicacy. Beyond them, Nakki Lake invites a boat ride, Guru Shikhar is the high point of the range, and Sunset Point is a popular evening viewpoint. Achalgarh Fort and Achaleshwar Temple sit a short way north, and Toad Rock gives an easy hill walk.
Mount Abu suits families, couples and Jain pilgrims. The best time to visit Mount Abu is from October to March, and the monsoon months from July also turn the hills green.
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Top places to visit in Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temples
temple · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A group of five 11th-13th-century Jain temples renowned worldwide for their breathtakingly intricate white-marble carving — among India's finest temple art.
Nakki Lake
Nature · 4.3 rating · about 1.3 h · free entry
A scenic hill lake at the heart of town, ringed by curious rock formations, with pedal-boating, a lakeside promenade and the famous Toad Rock above.
Sunset Point
Viewpoint · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Mount Abu's famous sunset vantage where crowds gather each evening to watch the sun sink behind the Aravalli ridges in a blaze of colour.
Guru Shikhar
Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The highest peak in the Aravalli range (1,722 m) and in Rajasthan, with a small Dattatreya shrine and sweeping views over the hills and plains.
Toad Rock
Viewpoint · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A giant toad-shaped boulder overlooking Nakki Lake, a short scramble up for a classic photo and a fine view over the town and water.
Brahma Kumaris Peace Park & Om Shanti Bhavan
Cultural · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The global headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement, with a tranquil Peace Park and meditation centres open to visitors.
Achalgarh Fort & Achaleshwar Temple
Fort · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A historic Paramara-Rajput fort with the revered Achaleshwar Mahadev temple, famed for a toe-print of Shiva and brass Nandi images.
Honeymoon Point (Anadara Point)
Viewpoint · 4.1 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A quieter sunset and valley viewpoint with twin rock formations and panoramic vistas over the plains, popular with couples.
Adhar Devi Temple (Arbuda Devi)
temple · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A cave temple to the goddess reached by a climb of ~365 steps, set in a rock cleft with fine views — a revered Mount Abu pilgrimage spot.
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife · 4.2 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A forested Aravalli sanctuary around the plateau, home to sloth bears, leopards, sambar and rich birdlife, explored by safari and nature trails.
Things to do
- Dilwara Temples Guided Visit Cultural · 1.5 h · from INR 400 per person
- Nakki Lake Boating Activity · 0.8 h · from INR 200 per person
- Guru Shikhar & Peaks Tour Nature · 3 h · from INR 800 per person
- Mount Abu Wildlife Safari Wildlife · 2 h · from INR 1,200 per person
Day trips and tours
- Mount Abu Sightseeing Tour 8 h · from INR 1,200
- Dilwara & Spiritual Mount Abu 5 h · from INR 900
- Peaks, Fort & Wildlife Day 8 h · from INR 1,800
Where to stay in Mount Abu
- Main Town about INR 3,000 per night
Hill station with mid-range hotels and shopping
Hotels
- WelcomHeritage Connaught House 4-star · INR 5,000 to INR 9,000 per night
- The Jaipur House 4-star · INR 5,500 to INR 10,000 per night
- Hotel Hilltone 4-star · INR 4,000 to INR 7,500 per night
- Cama Rajputana Club Resort 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 8,500 per night
- Shri Ganesh Hotel 2-star · INR 1,000 to INR 2,200 per night
- Hotel Lake Palace 3-star · INR 2,800 to INR 5,000 per night
Where to eat
- Jodhpur Bhojnalaya Rajasthani, Gujarati, North Indian · about INR 300 per person
- Sankalp Restaurant South Indian, North Indian · about INR 300 per person
- Kanak Dining Hall Rajasthani, Gujarati · about INR 280 per person
- Arbuda Restaurant North Indian, Punjabi, Chinese · about INR 400 per person
- Mulberry Tree Restaurant North Indian, Chinese, Continental · about INR 450 per person
- Nakki Lake Chaat Corner Chaat, Street Food, Snacks · about INR 120 per person
- Cafe Shikibo Cafe, Continental, Italian · about INR 350 per person
- Sheesh Mahal (Hilltone) North Indian, Continental, Multicuisine · about INR 550 per person
Getting to Mount Abu
Nearest airport: Udaipur (UDR), about 119 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Shared Taxi
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Abu
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Mount Abu?
- The highest-rated places in our Mount Abu guide are Dilwara Jain Temples, Guru Shikhar, Nakki Lake, Brahma Kumaris Peace Park & Om Shanti Bhavan, Achalgarh Fort & Achaleshwar Temple.
- Where should I stay in Mount Abu?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Mount Abu: Main Town.
- How do I get around Mount Abu?
- Ways to get around Mount Abu covered in our guide: Shared taxi, Taxi, Walking.