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Mont Abu

Mont Abu (India)

Practical information on Mont Abu

  • Family
  • Encounters with locals
  • Romantic
  • Nature Reserve / Wildlife Observation / Safari
  • Viewpoint
  • Hiking / Trekking
  • Mountain
  • Lake
  • Place or Religious Monument
  • Off the beaten track
4 / 5 - 2 reviews
How to get there
7hrs by bus from Jodhpur
When to go
From November to May
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days

Reviews of Mont Abu

Nina Montagné Seasoned Traveller
153 written opinions

Mount Abu, which sits at the end of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, is an important Jain pilgrimage site.

My suggestion:
Do like the locals do - rent a pedal boat and go out on the lake with some candyfloss!
My review

At 1,200m high, on the edge of a lake, Mont Abu is a surprising place. It's been here, during my various tours of India, that I've come across the highest number of middle class, Indian tourists. You'll think you're at an amusement park!

Even if I didn't find the site particularly beautiful, I did love watching the Indian families have fun on their pedal boats whilst eating candyfloss or seeing them being pushed around town in rickshaws.

Mount Abu is on the Gujarat - Rajasthan road and is a good stopover point as you travel between states. 

View of Mount Abu
David Debrincat Seasoned Traveller
459 written opinions

A little hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is right in the middle of stunning nature. There are plenty of hikes where you'll encounter wildlife or discover some amazing hidden temples.

My suggestion:
You need to be informed about hiking here, as some of the trails pass through bear territory. So it can be very dangerous.
My review

In my imagination, Mount Abu was just a hill overlooking the Rajasthan desert. With nothing to do. It is a quiet and charming town that sits at 1,200 meters above sea level on the edge of a beautiful lake. It's a good thing that I came here during my trip to India to get rid of this misconception.

Coming to Mount Abu is most interesting for the hiking. First, I recommend going around Lake Nakki before climbing the steps up to Adhar Devi Temple. While up there, I had the chance to attend a wonderful ceremony. Couples of all ages were blessed by priests who recited prayers. The ground was covered with offerings. The faithful were all sitting facing the altar. There were even musicians. It was an excellent living painting.

The sights, the smells, the sounds...my senses were delighted. The saris were striking, and the faces beautiful. While I was taking pictures of the joined hands and smiles, I captured the sight of a young woman through my camera's lens. She was resplendent in her red sari. True natural beauty. It's one of the most beautiful pictures from my trip. Another place, another atmosphere. The Delwara Temple guards assert military security. They are quite unpleasant, as they bark orders rather than make requests. Take off your shoes! Don't sit! Get in line! You enter when we tell you to enter! Everyone takes a beating. So there shall be a verbena infusion for all of these men. Once inside the temple, we were automatically met by a guide and put in groups of fifty. I blended in to the crowd and discreetly dodged the organized tour. I was able to enjoy this beautiful Jain temple alone. It's one of the most beautiful in Rajasthan. The sculptures have such finesse and an almost surgical precision.

In the evening, I recommend going up to Honey Moon Point to watch the sunset against the immense desert. After all, what is tranquility and romance for? To reflect! All the tourists come here, crowding themselves to see the view. I'm in love with Mount Abu!

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