The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu huddles among the rocks on a
1,220-m granite table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli
hills. It is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. According
to a legend, the place derives its name from Arbuda, a serpent who descended to
the spot to rescue Shiva’s bull, Nandi. Besides having all the features of a
pleasant hill resort,
Mount Abu is also well known for the famous
Dilwara temples and many more archaeological remains. There are interesting
treks and picnic spots, romantic royal retreats of the various erstwhile
families of bygone Rajputana and some relics of the Raj period. The scenic
landscapes include gigantic blocks of rocks in weird shapes, an array of
coniferous trees, flowering shrubs, lovely lakes and the cool climate much in
contrast to the arid environs of the state.
HOW TO GET THERE
AIR
The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport, Dabok (Udaipur)
207 kms. One can hire a taxi to get to Mount Abu.
RAIL
The nearest railway station is Abu Road (29 kms) situated on Mumbai-Ahmedabad-Ajmer-Jaipur-Delhi
route. From Abu Road one can take a taxi, jeep or bus to Mount Abu.
ROAD:
Ahmedabad is 222 kms via Palanpur. Jodhpur is 264 kms via Sirohi and Pali.
Udaipur is 185 kms via Pidwara. (Journey on this route is advisable only during
the day). Jaipur is 509 kms via Pali-Ajmer. It is connected to all the major
towns in northern and western India.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: Unmetered taxis are available for local
transport.
SHOPPING:
Curios in marble, sandalwood and sandstone can be bought from the shops around
Nakki Lake. Kota saris, bangles and linen with Sanganeri prints are also
available. For Rajasthani Handicrafts there is Rajasthali, Rajasthan Government
Handicrafts Emporium and Khadi Bhandar.
WHERE TO STAY
There are many budget hotels to suit every pocket including paying guesthouse
the list of which can be obtained from the tourist reception center Mt. Abu,
opposite the bus stand.
Following is a list of various places of interest in Mount Abu:
| Dilwara Temples | Nakki Lake | Peace Park |
| Gaumukh | View Points | Gyan Sarovar |
