Mount Abu

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Mount Abu situated at a average height of 1,219 mtr’s above sea level is the oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan and posses the honor of being the only hill-station in Rajasthan as well as north-west India, The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over, situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan, home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests, the hill retreat, has a very cool and soothing climate thanks to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. Mount Abu with its word-class tourist facilities with hotels ranging from budget class to three star and heritage provides a great holiday escape and honeymoon attraction. Every year more then three million national and international tourists visit mount abu enjoying its scenic beauty, rich flora & fauna as well as the marble art of delwara jain temples.

Nakki Lake, Mount Abu

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 307501

STD Code: 2974

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year

HistoryEdit

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India near the border with Gujarat. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m (5,650 ft) above sea level. It is referred to as ‘an oasis in the desert’ as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. Nearest Railway station is Abu Road Railway station which is 27 km away.

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Mount Abu Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport to Mount Abu is the Dabok airport in Udaipur, which is 210 km away from Mount Abu. The airport is connected to other airports such as Delhi (760 km), Jaipur (505 km) and Mumbai (765 km). The taxi fare from airport to Mount Abu is about Rs 2,000.

By Train : The nearest railhead is the Abu Road Station that is located on the main line between Delhi and Mumbai at a distance of 22 km from Mount Abu. The station well connected to all major railheads in India via Delhi (Swarna J Raj Ex) and Mumbai (Surya Nagri Exp).

By BUS : The tourist buses ply from Jaipur (475 km), Udaipur (185 km), Delhi (711 km) and Jaisalmer (620 km) to Mount Abu. The tariff per seat varies between Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km and the frequency varies from every day to twice a week. State owned buses connects Mount Abu with neighbouring cities.

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Top HotelsAdd

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Banjara Hotel, Mount Abu ; Near Main Market Delwara Road, Mount Abu 307501 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Restaurant, Room service.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Udai Garh, Mount Abu ; Rajendra Marg, Near Taxi Stand, Mount Abu 307501 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Restaurant, Room service.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Akhey Vilas, Mount Abu ; Near Gujarat Circuit House, Area: Kumarwara, Mount Abu . ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Restaurant, Room service.

Top RestaurantsAdd

SHREE ABU RESTAURANT ; Near Taxi Stand, Efill tower Mt Abu ; M – 094 14 356458 ; Food Serve : Indian

Arbuda Restaurant ; MDR 60, Sani Gaon Mt Abu ; M – N.A ; Food Serve : Indian

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Daal-Baati-Churma – Shere Punjab Hotel ; Sabzi Mandi Mt Abu ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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Must ShopAdd

Rajasthani juttis ; Khadi Bazaar ; Khadi Bazaar, Mount Abu. ; Ph/M: N.A
Clothes ; Khadi Bazaar ; Khadi Bazaar, Mount Abu. ; Ph/M: N.A

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SpaAdd

Chandy Spa ; Near Mount Valley Hotel, Torna, Mount Abu Ho, Mount Abu – 307501 ; Ph/M – 8769912967 ; Cost: N.A ; Services – Massag Center

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