Mount Abu Travel Guide: 5 Places to Visit in Rajasthan's Hill Station
As Rajasthan's only hill station, Mount Abu offers a cooler break from the desert plains, with its main sights arranged along a single loop road.
Nakki Lake
This lake in the centre of town is named after a legend that it was dug out by a deity's nails (nakh), and it remains the town's main gathering point for boating and evening walks.
Dilwara Temples
Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, these Jain temples are known for marble carving detailed enough to make the stone appear almost translucent.
Guru Shikhar
The highest peak in the Aravalli range, Guru Shikhar is reached by road followed by a short flight of steps to a temple at the summit.
Sunset Point
A short walk from Nakki Lake, this viewpoint over the surrounding valleys draws a crowd each evening for its Aravalli sunset views.
Achalgarh Fort
This 15th-century fort a few kilometres from town includes temples and a large Nandi statue, and sees fewer visitors than the town centre.
Best time to visit and getting around
October to March gives comfortably cool weather without monsoon rain. Guru Shikhar and Achalgarh sit outside the main town loop, so a scooter or bike rental covers them more easily than walking from Nakki Lake.
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