Mount Abu trip planner: best time, cost and things to do

Mount Abu, Rajasthan
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Rajasthan's only hill station, with the Dilwara Jain temples and Nakki Lake. The best time to visit Mount Abu is October to April, and May to June is best avoided (hot and crowded). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹900 to ₹6,200 per person per day.

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Mount Abu at a glance

State
Rajasthan
Best months
October to April
Best avoided
May to June (hot and crowded)
Suggested stay
2 days
Nearest airport
UDR, about 165 km
Nearest railway station
Abu Road (ABR)
Good for
mountains, spiritual, nature
Ground cost per person per day
₹900 budget, ₹2,250 mid-range, ₹6,200 comfort

How much does a trip to Mount Abu cost?

About ₹900 (budget), ₹2,250 (mid-range) or ₹6,200 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Mount Abu.

What to eat in Mount Abu

  • Rabdi
  • Dal baati
  • Gujarati thali

Top things to do in Mount Abu

  • Dilwara Temples: Jain temples of impossibly fine white marble. about 1.5 hours. free entry. Open to visitors noon to 6 pm; no phones
  • Nakki Lake: Boating on a lake said to be dug by gods. about 1.5 hours. free entry
  • Sunset Point: The sun dropping into the plains. about 1 hour. free entry
  • Guru Shikhar: The Aravallis' highest point. about 2 hours. free entry
  • Achalgarh Fort: A fort and the Achaleshwar temple. about 1.5 hours. free entry
  • Toad Rock: A rock shaped like a toad. about 1 hour. free entry

How to get to Mount Abu

To reach Mount Abu, the nearest airport is UDR, about 165 km away, and Abu Road (ABR) is the railway station. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 165 km, 4 hours).

Frequently asked questions about Mount Abu

When is the best time to visit Mount Abu?

The best months for Mount Abu are October to April. May to June: hot and crowded. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.

How much does a trip to Mount Abu cost?

On the ground in Mount Abu a budget trip costs about ₹900 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,250 and a comfortable one about ₹6,200, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Mount Abu. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.

How many days do you need in Mount Abu?

Plan at least 2 days in Mount Abu. It works well as a short break.

What should you eat in Mount Abu?

Try Rabdi, Dal baati, Gujarati thali.

How do you get to Mount Abu?

To reach Mount Abu, the nearest airport is UDR, about 165 km away, and Abu Road (ABR) is the railway station. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 165 km, 4 hours).

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