Hill Station in Rajasthan – Mount Abu

Mount Abu, the Only Hill Station in Rajasthan

Mount Abu is the one and only hill station in Rajasthan. It sits in the Aravalli range at roughly 1,220 metres above sea level, with Guru Shikhar – the highest point in the whole range – at 1,722 metres. That altitude is the entire appeal: while the plains of Rajasthan sit at 40°C in May, Mount Abu stays in the twenties, which is why it has been the state’s summer retreat since the Rajput courts used it.

It is also compact. The lake, the temples and the viewpoints sit within a few kilometres of each other, so a one-night, two-day itinerary genuinely covers Mount Abu rather than skimming it. Below is the plan we run, the sights worth your time, and how to get there from Udaipur.

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Itinerary for Mount Abu: 1 Night / 2 Days

The standard trip, and the one that works. Most visitors arrive from Udaipur, which is 165 km and about four hours away.

Day 1 – arrival, temples and sunset. Leave Udaipur in the morning and reach Mount Abu by early afternoon, with a stop at Ranakpur or a tea break on the ghat road. Check in, then start with the Dilwara Temples – these are the reason Mount Abu matters beyond the weather, five Jain temples from the 11th to 13th centuries carved in marble so fine it is translucent in places. Note that Dilwara is open to non-Jain visitors only from around noon to 6 pm, and photography inside is not allowed, so plan the afternoon around it. Then Nakki Lake for a boat ride and the bazaar around it, finishing at Sunset Point – go 45 minutes early, because it fills up.

Day 2 – the high ground and the drive back. Start early for Guru Shikhar, 15 km from town and the highest point in Rajasthan, which is clearest in the morning before the haze builds. Then Achalgarh Fort and the Achaleshwar Mahadev temple, Adhar Devi (a cave shrine up 365 steps – skip it if stairs are a problem), and Gaumukh Temple. If there is time, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary and Trevor’s Tank for crocodiles and birdlife. Leave by mid-afternoon to be back in Udaipur by evening.

Have a third day? Add Honeymoon Point and the Government Museum, take the sanctuary at a slower pace, or simply spend a morning doing nothing by the lake – which is what the hill station was built for.

Mount Abu Sightseeing: What to See and How Long It Takes

Place	What it is	Time needed
Dilwara Temples	Five Jain temples, 11th–13th century, in carved white marble. The finest marble work in India.	1.5–2 hrs
Nakki Lake	The town’s centre of gravity. Boating, the bazaar, Toad Rock on the far side.	1–2 hrs
Guru Shikhar	Highest point in the Aravallis at 1,722 m, with the Dattatreya temple at the top.	1.5 hrs
Sunset Point	The view west over the plains. Crowded – arrive early.	1 hr
Achalgarh Fort	14th-century Rajput fort with the Achaleshwar Mahadev temple below it.	1 hr
Adhar Devi Temple	Cave shrine reached by 365 steps cut into the rock.	1 hr
Gaumukh Temple	Spring shaped like a cow’s mouth, with the Vashishtha ashram.	45 min
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary	288 sq km of Aravalli forest – sloth bear, leopard, langur, birdlife.	2–3 hrs
Trevor’s Tank	Man-made crocodile pond, good for birdwatching at dawn.	1 hr
Honeymoon Point	Quieter sunset alternative, with views of the valley.	45 min
Brahma Kumaris Peace Park	Landscaped gardens and the movement’s global headquarters.	1 hr
Government Museum	Local archaeology, sculpture and tribal artefacts.	45 min

How to Reach Mount Abu

From	Distance	Drive time
Udaipur	165 km	4 hrs
Udaipur airport (Dabok)	185 km	4 hrs 30 min
Ahmedabad	225 km	4 hrs 30 min
Jodhpur	265 km	5 hrs
Jaipur	490 km	8 hrs
Abu Road railway station	28 km	45 min

The nearest railway station is Abu Road, 28 km below the town, and the nearest airports are Udaipur (165 km) and Ahmedabad (225 km). The last 28 km is a ghat road with switchbacks – it is a pleasant drive in a car with a driver who knows it, and an unpleasant one in a hurry.

We run the route daily: see our Udaipur to Mount Abu taxi page for vehicles and fares, or Udaipur airport taxi if you are flying in and heading straight up.

Best Time to Visit Mount Abu

November to February is the most pleasant, 10–25°C by day, cold at night – January can drop near freezing, which is remarkable for Rajasthan. Bring a jacket, because visitors routinely do not.

March to June is the classic season and the busiest, because this is when the rest of Rajasthan becomes unbearable and Mount Abu stays in the twenties. Book accommodation well ahead for May and June.

July to September brings the monsoon, and the Aravallis turn properly green with waterfalls running. Views from Guru Shikhar and Sunset Point are often clouded out, and the ghat road needs care.

The Summer Festival in late May or early June and the Winter Festival around late December both fill the town – worth planning around either way.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mount Abu

Itinerary length, Dilwara timings, the drive from Udaipur and when to go.

How many days do you need for Mount Abu?

Two days, with one night, covers Mount Abu properly – Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake and Sunset Point on day one, then Guru Shikhar, Achalgarh and the smaller temples on day two. One day is possible from Udaipur but means eight hours of driving for about five hours on the hill, so you would have to drop either Dilwara or Guru Shikhar. Three days lets you add the wildlife sanctuary without rushing.

What is the best itinerary for Mount Abu?

Day 1: arrive from Udaipur by early afternoon, Dilwara Temples (open to visitors from around noon), Nakki Lake and the bazaar, then Sunset Point. Day 2: Guru Shikhar early while the air is clear, then Achalgarh Fort, Adhar Devi and Gaumukh Temple, with the wildlife sanctuary or Trevor’s Tank if time allows, and the drive back in the afternoon.

How far is Mount Abu from Udaipur?

165 km, about four hours by road. The last 28 km from Abu Road is a ghat road with switchbacks. We run this route daily by private car with a driver.

Is Mount Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan?

Yes. Mount Abu is the only hill station in the state, which is why it carries all of Rajasthan’s summer traffic. It sits at about 1,220 metres in the Aravalli range, and Guru Shikhar at 1,722 metres is the highest point in the range.

What is Mount Abu famous for?

The Dilwara Temples above all – five Jain temples from the 11th to 13th centuries whose marble carving is among the finest in India. Beyond that, Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar, the sunset views over the plains, and the simple fact of being the one cool place in Rajasthan in summer.

When is the best time to visit Mount Abu?

November to February for the most pleasant weather, 10 to 25°C by day and genuinely cold at night. March to June is the traditional season and the busiest, because the plains are unbearable then. July to September is green and dramatic after the monsoon, but views are often clouded out.

What are the Dilwara Temple timings?

Non-Jain visitors are generally admitted from around noon until 6 pm, with the morning reserved for Jain worship. Photography inside is not permitted and leather items must be left outside. Timings do change, so it is worth confirming locally on the day – build your afternoon around it either way.

Can Mount Abu be done as a day trip from Udaipur?

It can, but we would talk you out of it unless you have no choice. Eight hours of driving for five hours on the hill means dropping either Dilwara or Guru Shikhar. If one day is all you have, leave Udaipur by 6 am and accept that you are seeing half of it.

Do I need warm clothes for Mount Abu?

Yes, and this is the thing visitors get wrong most often. Evenings are cool even in summer, and December and January nights can approach freezing. A jacket is worth packing whatever the season.

How do I book a Mount Abu trip?

WhatsApp +91 99838 89373 or email rajasthanonwheeltours@gmail.com with your dates, the number of travellers and whether you want the one-night or two-night version. We reply with the vehicle, the itinerary and the price, and a 25% advance confirms it.

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