Mount Abu

Mount Abu (Hindi: माउंट आबू Māuṇṭ Ābū) is the only hill station in Rajasthan, situated very close to the Rajasthan-Gujarat border, in the Aravali hills. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The Brahma Kumaris headquarters are located there.



Climate
The end of the monsoon season is the best time to go to Mount Abu. After the rainy season the complete beauty of this place can be experienced due to the lush green surroundings. Take some warm clothes if visiting in this season as it gets a bit cold in the night.

By train
Mount Abu is a part of the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. The nearest railhead is Abu Road, about 25 km away, in the lowlands. Abu Road is on the railway line from Ahmedabad to Marwar Junction (onwards to Jaipur and Delhi or Jodhpur).

At Abu Road railway station, auto rickshaws and taxis are available as well as state transport and private buses to take you to Mount Abu. Most of these don't operate in the evenings due to local problems and this creates difficulty in finding transportation. Try to avoid travelling in the evenings.

By bus
There are daily bus services available to Mount Abu from cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, Vadodara and Ahmedabad.

By motorbike

 *  Rent a bike in Mount Abu at around ₹200-300 per day (fuel charges extra). This offers a cheap and flexible mode of moving around the town. Exploring Mount Abu on a motor bike is probably the best option if you are an adventure lover. Every destination in Mount Abu is easily accessible by motorbike.

Car hire
You can rent a car for c. ₹1,000 per day which should get you to most of the tourist sights.

Do
Enjoy the beauty of nature and temples.

Eat
There are lush restaurants like Mulbery in the Hotel Hilltone, the restaurant at Hotel Hillock and in the market area.

"Honest Restaurant" is near Nakki Lake. There are also many ice cream shops near Nakki Lake.

There are some roadside stalls serving tasty food but generally are not hygienic.

Drink
There are huge options for restaurants in which you take your bottles and relax with your drink. You can also order your meal there. It is nice place where you can drink and eat. There are three or four more restaurants which offer such a service. There are two liquor shops in the main market near the Eiffel Tower.

Go next

 * Ambaji
 * Khedbrahma