Uncover Hidden Treasures of Mount Abu: Here is How You Can Make the Most of Your Time in Mount Abu

According to a popular mythological story, the name Mount Abu was derived from the name of Arbhuda. It is believed that it used to be known as “Arbudaranya” or “the forest of Arbhuda” in the Puranic age. The legendary story states that a serpent named Arbhuda had saved the life of Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. Since then it came to be known as Mount Abu which is a diminutive of Arbudaranya, the original name. Many people come to the Arbhuda Mountains or Mount Abu during Buddha Poornima to celebrate the summer festival and the vibrancy of Rajasthani culture for over three days. It starts with the soulful sounds of a ballad followed by folk dance styles of Gair, Ghoomar and Daph. The evening ends with the Sham-e-Qawwali featuring the best folk singers in the country.

Mount Abu is a hill station in Rajasthan with a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range. Some of the popular Mount Abu attractions include Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar, Toad Rock,  Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Dilwara Temples, etc.  Another special place in the heart of Mount Abu is Sunset Point situated in South West of Nakki Lake, it gives you a beautiful of the dusk. It is recommended that you visit Mount Abu during the winter months. You can go during monsoon season too but you may not be able to do sightseeing. Generally, visitors come here in the months between September to January. This is when the weather is nice and pleasant and it feels good to explore the nearby destinations.

How to Reach Mount Abu

To reach Mount Abu you can either come via train or bus. It is well connected via rail and road and the nearest railway station is at Abu Road. If you wish to come via flight, you can take a flight to nearby airports in Ahmedabad, Jaipur or New Delhi and then travel via road or train to Mount Abu. You have options of many local and private buses, shared jeeps and private vehicles to travel.

Top 6 Things To Do in Mount Abu

• Visit Thrill Zone Adventure Park
• Explore Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
• Trek to Guru Shikhar
• Climb up the Toad Rock
• Take Pleasure in the Views of Nakki Lake
• Take blessings in the Dilwara Jain Temples

1. Visit Thrill Zone Adventure Park

It is one of the favourites when it comes to visiting places in Mount Abu since it is full of adventure and excitement. The kid in you will enjoy the adventure activities that this place has to offer. Here you can have fun doing zip lining, rappelling, taking ATV rides or all-terrain vehicles used for off-roading for recreation, playing with paintball guns in the shooting arena, land zorbing and horse riding. But one of the best things to do in Mount Abu at night is camping to experience the joy of living in nature and connect with nature. It is an ideal activity to do for a group of friends and family members.

2.    Explore Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the foothills of the Aravalli Range has lush green surroundings and water-bodies which offer shelter to some wild animals. It is one of the best tourist attractions in Mount Abu where you can see animals such as the Indian Leopard, sloth bear,  mongoose, Sambar deer, Indian hare,  hedgehog, pangolin, wild boar, porcupine, sloth bear,  langur and chinkara. Here you can take a jeep safari to get inside the sanctuary. It generally opens at 9 am till 5 pm. Here you will also get to see 250 species of birds including the rare green avadavat and grey jungle fowl. One of the things to do when you visit Mount Abu is take a jungle safari in Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary to observe the various species of trees, species of rare medicinal plants, animals and birds.

3. Trek to Guru Shikhar

One of the favourite things to do for hitchhikers in Mount Abu is to go on a trek on the highest peak of the Aravalli range, Guru Shikhar. You can go to this place for a memorable experience walking through the rich vegetation-covered paths, surrounded by breathtaking views with a cool breeze. There you can also visit the unique Guru Dattatreya temple. Many Hindu devotees believe that Guru Dattatreya was an incarnation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, the divine trinity. This peak is called Guru Shikhar after him. It is believed that Guru Dattatreya dignified this peak, his footprints are sanctified in a rock in one of the caves on the Guru Shikhar. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Mount Abu. To reach there you can get a cab from Mount Abu and go on a drive for 15 Km. After that, you can go on a short hike of almost 300 steps to reach the topmost point.

4. Climb up the Toad Rock

The Toad Rock, one of the best things to see in Mount Abu, looks like a toad ready to jump into Nakki Lake. This huge rock is made out of many colossal and irregular rocks. You can climb up the stairs to get a look at the top view. The greenery surrounding the wonderful  Nakki Lake looks magnificent from the top and is a sight not to miss. The natural beauty of Mount Abu is sure to leave you spellbound once you climb up Toad Rock.

5. Take Pleasure in the Views of Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake is the largest manmade lake situated at a height of 1100 meters. It is surrounded by the colossal Aravalli hills making it one of the most alluring views to see in Mount Abu. It is one of the most fun tourist attractions to visit in Mount Abu. It is also known as the ‘Love Lake’ of Rajasthan. Whenever people visit this lake they also go to the Honeymoon Point found close by, which is another wonderful place to spend some relaxing time with your loved one. While you are at the Nakki Lake you can enjoy taking part in various adventurous activities.

There are many things to do in Nakki Lake in Mount Abu such as horse riding, boating and aqua zorbing. In boating, you have options for paddle boats, row boats, or shikara. Moreover, if you are someone who loves shopping, Nakki Lake is the ideal place for you. There are a lot of things that you can buy from here as souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones such as jewellery, colourful bangles, wooden artwork, etc.

6. Take blessings in the Dilwara Jain Temples

Dilwara Jain Temples or Delwada Temples are a pilgrimage site of the Jain devotees. These Jain temples are well-known for their magnificent design and dazzling marble stone sculptures. One of the best things to do in Mount Abu is to visit these temples and be mesmerised by their beauty. They showcase the phenomenal work of human craftsmanship, built in the 11th-13th century AD. Its elaborate elements of marble stone carvings are truly remarkable. Many people believe that huge pieces of marble stones used to be transported on elephant backs from the Arasoori Hills at Ambaji to Mount Abu to construct these temples. Dilwara Temples are additionally a mainstream Jain journey fascination.

This place is one of the best Mount Abu tourist places. These temples are a group of Svetambara Jain Temples consisting of Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar, Parshavanatha and Mahavir Swami Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath, Lord Rishabhdeo, Lord Neminath, Lord Mahavir Swami and Lord Parshvanath respectively. You can add this temple to your Mount Abu tour package but do not forget when you come here, you must take a bath before performing Puja. Devotees can even take a bath inside the premises. Also, make sure you dress appropriately to avoid any problems while visiting here. It is just 2.5km away from Mount Abu and you can go there via Delwara Road or Pilgrim Road.

The Mount Abu travel experience is full of excitement, joy, adventure, and so much more. Don’t wait, take a break and book your travel package to Mount Abu today!