The only hill resort of Rajasthan, crowning at the highest peak of the Aravali hills at altitude of 1220 meters. It is not the only one of the prettiest hill stations in the country, but also a major Rajput centre. Mt. Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva before it became Jain pilgrimage center. The biggest draws for Mt. Abu are Dilwara Temples. The hill boasts of a rich vegetation and thick forest. It stands out like an oasis in arid environs.

Sightseeing in Mount Abu
However, the piece de resistance of a visit to Mount Abu is undoubtedly the magnificent Dilwara Jain Temples, 5 km away. These marble temples are one of a kind in the world with very finely detailed intricate carvings. Two of the temples, the Vimal Vasahi (built in 1031, and the oldest) and Tejpal Temple (built in 1231), are especially exquisite and leave you spell bound. The carving here is so intricate and delicate that they appear to be made out of ivory rather than marble! A Summer Festival is held in Mount Abu every June amidst exuberant celebrations of festivities, tribal folk and classical music performances and an all-pervasive spirit of fun and merrymaking.

Climate of Mount Abu
Mount Abu has fairly temperate climate even though summer temperatures can go as high as 33°/34°C. Minimum summer temperatures remain at a pleasant 23°C. The weather remains cool because of the verdant greenery covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. Winters in Mount Abu are balmy at a cool 28°C with minimum temperatures of 11°C. It rains fairly heavily in the monsoon (65-177cm) so the very best times to visit are between February and June or ant time after the rains between September and December. Lightweight clothes will do very well for the summermonths in Mount Abu but winters (November-January) will require a warm jacket or sweater.

Getting to Mount Abu
Abu Road is the nearest railhead, an hours drive away from Mount Abu and is connected to Delhi and Ahmedabad by good superfast and express trains. The closest airport is at Udaipur (185km) or Ahmedabad about 250km from Mount Abu. Easiest access to Mount Abu is by road from any city in Rajasthan or Ahmedabad in Gujarat via Udaipur.

Accommodation in Mount Abu
Mount Abu abounds with accommodation options, choices range from deluxe resorts to reasonably priced RTDC hotels and tourist bungalows.

How To Reach

• By Air
  The nearest airport is Udaipur, 185 Kms
• By Rail
  Nearest station is Abu Road, from here trains to Bombay, Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad
• By Road
  Udaipur 185 Kms, Ahmedabad 222 Kms, Jodhpur 326 Kms