Mount Abu – The Only Hill Station of Rajasthan

Mt. Abu is a green oasis set amidst the sandy landscape of Rajasthan. Situated to the south of the Aravali ranges, the rich flora and fauna are a sight for the soaring eyes. Known for its lush green surroundings, beautiful sunset views, and a great natural beauty, Mount Abu captures the hearts of visitors like no other destination. Packed with world-class facilities for tourists’, Mount Abu has become a major tourist hotspot for travelers from the domestic travel circuit as well as from the international sphere. Home to more than 15 Jungle trails, Mount Abu is a trekker’s delight and a trip for an adventure enthusiast who wishes to indulge in thrilling escapades like rock climbing & rappelling. Dotted with huge rocks and numerous natural trails namely- Tiger Path, Bayley’s Walk, Craig’s Path, Sakora trek, and Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu will capture your soul like no other destination.

The hilly paradise of Mount Abu is also dotted with many beautiful, laid back and perennial gardens and lawns including the Ashok Vatika, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park, Gandhi Park, and Terrace Garden.

Altitude: 1219 mtrs.
Best Season: The best time to visit Mount Abu is from March – June and Sept – December
Climate: Summer Mean Max. 38.8 ‘C Mean Min. 23.3 ‘C Winter Mean Max. 28.3 ‘C Mean Min. 11.6 ‘C
Clothing: Summer light tropical or light Winter Woolen.
Distances from Mount Abu (Mt. Abu)
Delhi 757 Kms. Agra 734 Kms. Ajmer 365 Kms.
Alwar 656 Kms. Bharatpur 707 Kms. Jaipur 505 Kms.
Jaisalmer 572 Kms. Jodhpur 326 Kms. Ranthambhore 663 Kms.

Tourist Attractions

Gaumukh Temple: The Gaumukh Temple is a natural spring that originates from the head of a sculpted cow within the temple premises. As a result, the temple came to be known as Gaumukh Temple. It is believed that the sage Vashishtha lived here with his wife, who was gifted the wish-fulfilling cow by the Devas, which was.

Dilwara Jain Temple: Build in 1031 A.D. by Vimal Shah; the Dilwara Jain Temples are a perfect exemplar of elegance cede in marble. These Temples are made in honor of Jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest temple dedicated to the first Tirthankara.

Sunset Point: The sunset point is a famous location situated to the southwest side of the famous Nakki Lake. The sunset point provides the most magical views of the sunset and attracts numerous visitors especially during the evening. There are many food stalls, and souvenir shops located nearby, which are often flocked by buyers, and visitors. The pleasant climate and beautiful surroundings make s Sunset Point one of the most famous attractions of Mount Abu. The entire spot is adorned with cede marble statues, wooden toys, and sandalwood idols. Moreover, pony rides are also famous among toddlers at the sunset point.

Honeymoon Point: Also popularly known as the Andra Point, it is one of the famous attractions of Mount Abu, also referred to as Anadara Point. The spot derives its name from the love Rock situated here. The honeymoon point is the best place to visit if you are looking for a serene and tranquil place in Mount Abu.

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport is at Udaipur and Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

By Rail: The nearest railhead to Mount Abu is Abu Road, situated 27 km away from Mount Abu.

By Road: By road mount Abu to Ahmedabad 214 kms, Bombay 835 kms, Delhi 768 kms, Jaipur 515 kms, Udaipur 182 kms, Jodhpur 291 kms, and Ranakpur 168 kms.

By Bus: Mount Abu is easily accessible from Ahmedabad (214 kms), Bombay (835 kms), Delhi (768 kms), Jaipur (515 kms), Udaipur (182 kms), Jodhpur (291 kms), and Ranakpur (168 kms).

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