Rajasthan's only hill station, in the Aravalli hills, known for Nakki Lake and the Dilwara Jain temples.
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Mount Abu is a cool, green hill town in a desert state, about 10 to 12 degrees cooler than Jaipur. People come for the carved marble Dilwara Jain temples, boating on Nakki Lake, and the view from Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravallis. It suits families, couples, pilgrims and anyone wanting an easy two or three day break from Gujarat or Rajasthan.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| October to March | The best time. Days are about 15 to 25 C and winter nights can fall to 10 C or lower. December and January are busy and hotel rates rise by about 30 to 50 percent. |
| April to June | Warm, about 23 to 33 C, but still much cooler than the plains. May and June are a peak holiday period and the Summer Festival is held in May around Buddha Purnima. |
| July to September | Monsoon. The hills turn green and misty and there are fewer visitors, but heavy rain is possible and the hill road needs care. |
A group of five marble Jain temples built between the 11th and 16th centuries, famous for very fine stone carving. They are still places of worship, so silence and modest dress are expected and photography is not allowed inside.
The lake at the centre of town, said to be man-made, with boating, a lakeside walk and places to eat. Some of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed here.
The highest peak of the Aravalli range at 1,722 m, with a temple of Guru Dattatreya on top. The last stretch is a climb of about 300 steps and the views are wide.
The remains of a hill fort built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, with an old Shiva temple that has a naturally formed linga.
The best-known evening viewpoint, south-west of Nakki Lake, with stalls and horse rides for about 100 to 150 rupees.
A large rock shaped like a toad about to jump into the lake, reached by a short climb, with views over Nakki Lake and the forest.
A small forest reservoir inside the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, named after the British engineer who built it. It is known for crocodiles and birds; the sanctuary also has sloth bears and langurs.
A temple to the goddess Durga set inside a rock cave, reached by climbing 365 steps.
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| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Guesthouses and simple hotels | ₹800 to ₹1,500 |
| Mid-range | Mid-range hotels with AC and room service | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 |
| Luxury | Resorts and heritage hotels | ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 |
Most restaurants are near the town centre and Nakki Lake and serve Rajasthani, Gujarati, Punjabi and Chinese food. A basic restaurant meal costs about 150 to 300 rupees, a Rajasthani thali about 250 to 400 rupees, and street snacks about 50 to 150 rupees.
Very easy. Mount Abu is a major Jain pilgrimage town and most restaurants are pure vegetarian. Non-vegetarian choices are limited.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,000 | ₹450 | ₹150 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹3,000 | ₹900 | ₹2,000 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹8,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 per vehicle |
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No permit was mentioned by any source for Indian or foreign visitors. A ticket is needed for Trevor's Tank in the wildlife sanctuary.
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