Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan, at about 1,722 m above sea level, according to Rajasthan Tourism. Most visits come down to a handful of places: the Dilwara Jain temples, Nakki Lake and Toad Rock, Guru Shikhar and the sunset views. This guide lists the Mount Abu tourist places worth your time, the Dilwara visiting rules that catch people out, and how the hill station fits into a Rajasthan trip.
Know before you go
- Height: about 1,722 m above sea level (Rajasthan Tourism).
- Dilwara temples: free entry; for non-Jain visitors the window is from noon to about 5 or 6 PM.
- Cameras and phones: not allowed inside Dilwara, and nor are leather items.
- Guru Shikhar: the highest point of the range, about 300 steps to the temple.
- Nearest airport: Udaipur, roughly 176 km away.
- Time needed: 2 days is comfortable; 1 day covers the main sights.
- Last checked: 6 November 2026.
In this guide
Dilwara Jain temples
The Dilwara temples are a complex of five temples carved from white marble. Rajasthan Tourism dates them between the 11th and 13th centuries and places them about 2.5 km from Mount Abu town. The interiors are carved on doorways, pillars and ceilings, and the ceilings are the part most people remember.
The Incredible India portal lists the visiting rules. Tourists are admitted from about 12:00 noon to 5:00 or 6:00 PM, while Jain devotees can enter in the morning for worship. Entry is free. Cameras, mobile phones and leather items are prohibited, and clothing should cover shoulders and knees. Because the closing time is reported as both 5 PM and 6 PM, aim to reach the gate well before 5 PM.
Nakki Lake and Toad Rock
Rajasthan Tourism describes Nakki Lake as the first man-made lake in India. You can take a boat ride and watch the sun go down behind the hills, and the site notes that some of Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed here. Boat prices are not published on the page we read, so ask at the jetty.
Toad Rock stands close to the lake on the main trekking trail. The tourism page calls it the mascot of Mount Abu, a large rock shaped like a toad, and says it is easy to climb. The view over the lake from the top is the reason to go.
Guru Shikhar and Sunset Point
Guru Shikhar is the highest point in the Aravalli range, and the tourism site says about 300 steps lead up to the temple of Guru Dattatreya. The view from the top is wide. If you do not want to climb stairs, you can still enjoy the drive up through the forest.
Sunset Point is the other well-known viewpoint, and it gets busy in the last hour of daylight. Arrive early to find a spot.
Achalgarh, the Peace Park and the sanctuary
Achalgarh is a short stop for its temple and the Nandi statue. Nearby, the Brahma Kumaris run the Peace Park, which Rajasthan Tourism places between Guru Shikhar and Achalgarh. It has a rock garden of cacti, an orchard and a rose garden, and it is a quiet place to walk.
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary covers 288 square kilometres of subtropical forest. The tourism site lists the Indian fox, pangolin, grey junglefowl, striped hyena and the Indian leopard among its animals. Check access rules locally before planning a visit inside the sanctuary.
How to reach Mount Abu
The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport at Udaipur, about 176 km away, according to Incredible India. The railway station for Mount Abu is Abu Road, roughly 28 km below the hill station on the Delhi to Ahmedabad line, from where buses and shared taxis climb the hill. From Udaipur you can combine Mount Abu with our Udaipur Lake Palace guide.
When to go
Mount Abu sits well above the Rajasthan plains, so it is cooler than the desert cities for most of the year. Rajasthan Tourism says the scenery can be enjoyed all year round, but the monsoon months bring heavy rain and mist, while winter nights are cold. Our best time to visit Rajasthan guide shows how the rest of the state compares.
Combining it with the rest of Rajasthan
Mount Abu does not appear on most standard routes through Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, so it works as a cool break at the end of a longer trip. Our Rajasthan itinerary for 7 days covers the main circuit, and you can read about Jaipur’s City Palace and museum, Amer Fort and Jodhpur for the other stops.
FAQ
What are the main Mount Abu tourist places?
Dilwara Jain temples, Nakki Lake, Toad Rock, Guru Shikhar, Sunset Point, Achalgarh, the Peace Park and Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
What time can tourists visit the Dilwara temples?
Non-Jain visitors are admitted from about noon until 5 or 6 PM. The morning is for Jain worship.
Is photography allowed at Dilwara?
No. The Incredible India portal says cameras and mobile phones are prohibited, as are leather items.
Which is the highest point in Mount Abu?
Guru Shikhar, with a temple of Guru Dattatreya reached by about 300 steps.
How many days do you need for Mount Abu?
One day covers the main sights, and two days give time for the sanctuary and a slower evening at Nakki Lake.
Official resources: Rajasthan Tourism, Mount Abu, Incredible India, Dilwara Jain Temples.
Photo credits
Featured image: Harshil s mehta / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Dilwara Jain temples: Getty Museum / Wikimedia Commons, CC0; Dilwara Jain temples: Lala Deen Dayal / Wikimedia Commons, CC0; Nakki Lake and Toad Rock: Colobanche73 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Guru Shikhar and Sunset Point: Tejaspatel1 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Guru Shikhar and Sunset Point: Neer Rajora / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Achalgarh, the Peace Park and the sanctuary: Ranjith Kumar Inbasekaran / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Achalgarh, the Peace Park and the sanctuary: Bkburhanali / Wikimedia Commons, CC0; Achalgarh, the Peace Park and the sanctuary: Sampa Guha Majumdar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
