Mount Abu, India: travel guide
Rajasthan's only hill station, perched in the Aravalli range, famed for the exquisitely carved Dilwara Jain temples and Nakki Lake.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Top places to visit in Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temples
Temple · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 · entry 300
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 around
- Shared Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.