Mount Abu Travel Guide
Mount Abu is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a beautiful hill station which has an average altitude is 1164 m above the sea level. Simple beauty, delicately styled temples, incarnation of the natural beauty – Mount Abu is one of the renowned Jain pilgrimage locations in India and is the only hills station in the state of Rajasthan, India. Mount Abu, the oasis among the deserts in Rajasthan, is located a height of 1220 meters from sea level and is enclosing a serene and beautiful lake. It is placed at the pinnacle of a granite table peak on Aravalli ranges and is surrounded by thickly populated green forests.
The cool and fragrant ambience with rich flora in Mount Abu attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is widely known for its cool climate, beautiful scenic places, wild life sanctuary and its splendor. Mount Abu is really an enjoyable retreat, set amongst the rich forested hills. A land with a long and deep historical past, India is becoming major attraction for travelers around the world. Mount Abu is a ‘Must See Place’ of Rajasthan and people visiting India should not miss any opportunity to visit this extraordinary place.
Considering tourism, climate, culture, topography, cuisine, sports, shopping, art and architecture Mount Abu simply deserves to stay in our heart. Mount Abu, a hill retreat with cool and soothing climate, is favored as the most sought tourist spot in Rajasthan with serene atmosphere, challenging treks, breathtaking picnic locations and calm lake views. Exquisite natural points like sunset point and honeymoon points attract thousands of tourists to the lap of Mount Abu.
How to Reach
- By Air – Udaipur is the nearest airport. Taxis are available from the airport to the town.
- By Rail – The nearest railhead is Mount Abu on the line between Mumbai and Delhi.It is 25 kms from the town and connected via taxis.
- By Road – There are a variety of National And State Highways connecting Mount Abu to other parts of India.
Distance of Mount Abu from Below Places:
| Place | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Jodhpur |
277 |
|
Delhi |
778 |
|
Udaipur |
210 |
|
Jaipur |
505 |
|
Jaisalmer |
620 |
Weather
Mount Abu Temperature:
- Summer (Mar to Jun) – Temperatures are moderate and range between (16°C) to (30°C).
- Monsoon – (Jul to Sep) – Being a desert area, rainfall in Rajasthan is not very high. Temperature is on the higher side.
- Winter – (Oct to Feb) – Temperatures are low and range between (8°C) to (26°C)
- Best Time to Visit – Oct to Feb is the best season for tourism
What to See
Nakki Lake is a very popular tourist attraction in Mount Abu. The Lake is known for its calm and cool atmosphere and set in the backdrop of picturesque hills. This has been credited as the only artificial lake in India at the height of more than 1200 meters. The legendary folk stories claim that the lake is carved out of rocks by Gods just using the nails. There are some rock formations around the lake, which is an attraction for rock climbing. Boating facilities in Lake offer an enjoyment boating time in the serene lake.
Dilwara temples, exquisite marvelous temples dating back to 11th century to 13th centuries AD, are a group of five legendary Jain temples. These temples are carved out of superb white marbles and have monumental attractions. Vimal Vasahi temple built in 1031 AD by Vimal Shah is the first in order and is devoted to the first Jain Tirthankaras.
One another famous temple in this complex is LunVasahi temple built by Jain brothers Tejpal and Vastupal in 1231 AD. The attractively ornamented doorways, ceilings and panels make these temples simply majestic.The temples impress the visitors with its simple beauty, glossy appearance, delicate style and master craft of Jain architecture mixed with mewar style of constructions. The temples are adorned with many sculptures and inscriptions as well. The temples are now the major Jain religious attraction in the state of Rajasthan.
Achalgarh is an imposing cute village nearby Rajmachi. This exquisite location is renowned for two major attractions the Achalgarh fort and the Achaleshwar Mahadeo placed interior to the fort. Achalgarh fort, built by RanaKumbha of Mewar Dynasty during the 14th century temple, is built for watching the movements of enemies and also to have a watch over the surrounding places. The fort with a semicircular arch at the entrance encloses many temples including 15th century Achaleswar Mahadev Temple and 16th century Kantinath temple.
The Achaleshwar Mahadeo temple is a renowned pilgrim center with the prime deity as Lord Shiva. It is believed that the footprint on the holy rock nearby is of Lord Shiva. The temple encloses a beautiful structure of Nandi and also three large stone buffalos. Achalgarh is attractive for any kinds of tourists who wish to spend the vacation and weekends in the rural villages of India.
Sunset Point is a major attraction in Mount Abu, placed perfectly to the south west of the calm Nakki Lake to view the magnificent sunset. The eye catching view of the sunset, setting behind the forest ranges of the Mount Abu peaks is amazing for any nature loving tourist. One can get a spectacular panoramic view of the mountain ranges and the beautiful lake from this point. One can see huge crowds at this spot during evenings, to enjoy the multicolor sky and the sun in the horizon.
It is the highest peak of Mt. Abu with an altitude of 1722m. It is also the highest in Aravalli ranges. From this point, one can get an awesome top view of the underlying areas.
Trevor's Tank
It is an artificially developed crocodile breeding spot, situated 5 km away from Mt. Abu. The region is set within a green landscape, the air breathes fresh and the entry styles are interesting. One may also get to watch rare wildlife species like the black buck and some lovely birds.
With a length of 7 km and a width of 300 m, the wildlife sanctuary in the Mount Abu region is a lovely ecotourism site, upon the Aravalli ranges. One can see evergreen forest belt with more than 100 botanical families. Miscellaneous flowers enhance the beauty of the sanctuary. As many as about 250 avian species including the grey jungle fowl can be observed here. The wildlife beasts seen here include leopard, langur and endangered species like chinkara.
This is the above where the history of human soul has been portrayed. It is a very pacific place and people belonging to all regions are welcomed here.
Other Details
What to Do
- Boating on Nakki Lake
- Mount Abu Treks
Where to Eat
- Sher-e-Punjab Hotel – Situated right in the market area this budget restaurant, suites both veg and non-veg people.
- Arbuda – Arbuda is an open terrace restaurant. Gujrati, Punjabi and South Indian are the mains available with juices and continental for breakfast options.
- Kanak Dining Hall—near the bus stand. This busy restaurant offers some of the best food of Mount Abu which the flexibility of thalis. Seating options are both indoors and under the canopy.
What to Buy
Local handicrafts can be souvenirs but, other than that there are not much options of shopping in Mount Abu.
Get Around
Taxis are available throughout the town. For the adventure lovers there is the option of hopping into a bike.
Popular Tour Plans - Rajasthan
1-3 Days
1. Jaipur (2N/3D)
4-6 Days
1. Delhi-Agra-Jaipur (6N/7D)
7-10 Days
1. Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Jaipur (9N/10D)
2. Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Udaipur (8N/9D)
3. Delhi-Agra-Ranthambhore-Jaipur (9N/10D)
> 10 Days
1. Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Mount Abu-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur (12N/13D)
2. Delhi-Corbett National Park-Agra-Bharatpur-Ranthambhore-Jaipur (12N/13D)