Famous as a paradise for honeymoon couples, Mount Abu is a lush green hill station situated in the desert state of Rajasthan. Just like other cities of Rajasthan, mythological legends and folklores haunt the lakes, caves, and temples of Mount Abu. The enviable architectural heritage of the city owes itself to Rajput rulers and colonial times. Dense forests with excellent trekking trails, summer palaces of Rajput kings, and most beautiful and ornate Jain Temple of India - Dilwara Jain Temple - built in marble seems to take us to another plane of existence.
Nakki Lake, situated at the heart of Mount Abu, is said to have been scraped by gods and demi-gods, using only their nails. The Toad Rock near the lake and the Sunset Point in the city offer some of the most majest views around the area. The highest peak of the Aravallis, Guru Shikhar, is quite close to Manali. The wildlife sanctuary of the city is a big draw for all those who love flora and fauna. With over 250 bird species, as many as 17 nature trails, and animal species such as leopard, chinkara, sloth bear, wild boar and langurs are, the Manali Wildlife Sanctuary is something you must not miss.
Places to See
The only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is known for its Hindu and Jain Temples. At Mt. Abu, you must see:
- Dilwara Temple
- Nakki Lake
- Achalgarh Fort
- Achleshwar Temple
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
Shopping
Around Nakki Lake, you can find a number of shops for silver tribal jewellery and Rajasthani handicrafts, such as marble statuaries and Kota cotton saris.
Where to Stay
Budget hotels with clean rooms, mid-range hotels and luxury hotels can all be found at Mount Abu. However, there is quite a difference in the season and off-season tariff rates. We recommend:
- Hotel Hillock
- Cama Rajputana Club Resort
- Connaught house
- Hiltone Hotel
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hotel Jaipur House
- Kishangarh House
- Palace Hotel
- Palanpur Palace
How to Reach Mount Abu
A hill resort as well as a pilgrimage spot, Mount Abu is easily accessible by road.
By Road: Well connected to Delhi and other major cities in Rajasthan by road, Mount Abu has regular buses to and from
Jaipur,
Delhi,
Ajmer, Bundi and
Udaipur.
By Rail: The nearest railhead to Mount Abu is the Abu Road, 28 km from the city. Trains connect Abu Road to major Indian cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai and
Jodhpur.
By Air: The nearest airport to Mount Abu is at Udaipur, 185 km from the city that has direct flights available to Jaipur, Delhi, and Mumbai.
