MOUNT ABU— THE ONLY DESERT HILL STATION

At over 1700m above sea level, Mount Abu is where tourists go for respite from the sultriness. The ripples of green, courtesy of the Aravalli Hills, makes this a travel hotspot for Indian and foreign travellers. Coupled with mild temperatures, cascading waterfalls, and tranquil lakes, Mount Abu offers a holiday in the lap of nature.
The only hill station in Rajasthan is perfect for adventure lovers as there are a number of short treks in the region. A major attraction of Mount Abu is the wildlife sanctuary that spreads over 289 sq.km. of the mountain. For the religious traveller, Mount Abu is home to over 80 Hindu and Jain shrines and temples.
Mt Abu is, quite literally, one of the coolest places to visit in Rajasthan.

Best Time to Visit:

Year-round
Tourist Attractions:

Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar, Toad Rock View Point, Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Peace Park, Lal Mandir, Trevors Tank, Achalgarh Fort, Achleshwar Mahdev Temple, Shri Raghunath Temple, Gaumukh Temple
Nearest Railway Station:

Abu Road Railway Station
Weather:

Summer (April-June), Monsoon (July-September), Winter (November- February)

ATTRACTIONS

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Bal Samand Lake

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Umaid Bhawan Palace

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Mehrangarh Museum

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Jaswant Thada

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Sunset Point Jodhpur

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