Overview
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan, a distinct rocky plateau (22 km by 9 km) rising in the Aravali hills near the Gujarat border. It offers a cool mountain retreat contrasting with Rajasthan's desert plains, plus the extraordinary 11th-13th century Dilwara Jain Temples carved from white marble.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Culture
Brahma Kumaris headquarters welcome visitors for free meditation sessions, museum tours, and accommodation.
Food
Market area has reliable restaurants; roadside stalls vary in hygiene. Ice cream shops cluster near Nakki Lake.
Money
Budget accommodation near Nakki Lake starts around ₹300-500. Nakki Lake boating costs ₹75-150 for half hour.
Transport
Abu Road Railway Station is the gateway; the town sits 20km uphill. Shared jeeps and autos serve local attractions.
Weather
Monsoon end (Sep-Oct) best for greenery; winters cool with warm clothes needed. Summer offers respite from desert heat.