An idyllic hill town, Mount Abu is the greenest patch of Rajasthan and hence, truly an oasis of the desert. Sitting at 4004 feet from the sea level and surrounded by hills, forests, sparkling lakes, and abundant greenery, Mount Abu is often called the Shimla of Rajasthan.
Table of Contents
- Why travel from Udaipur to Mount Abu?
- Travelling from Udaipur to Mount Abu by car
- Best Time To Visit
- Popular Routes from Udaipur to Mount Abu
- Udaipur to Mount Abu Best Route
- How to Reach Mount Abu By Train
- How to Reach Mount Abu By Flight
- Attractions in Mount Abu for Sightseeing
- Savaari Recommends – Popular Places to Eat in Mount Abu
- Hotels and Resorts in Mount Abu
Why travel from Udaipur to Mount Abu?
Mount Abu’s refreshing mountainous landscape and the pleasant weather all year round makes it a popular destination among travelers and nature lovers, especially from other cities of Rajasthan. And what better way to get revived by the natural beauty of Mount Abu than to slowly experience the changing terrain and easing into the calming vibes. You can do that only when you take a road trip from the nearest city of Udaipur. When you book a cab from Udaipur to Mount Abu with Savaari car rentals, you get to avail of a completely customizable trip, that suits your budget and your needs, and turn a simple drive into a great journey.
Travelling from Udaipur to Mount Abu by car
The road from Udaipur to Mount Abu is a mix of heritage and natural wonders. With our Udaipur to Mount Abu car rental, you can see the changing landscape, as you move on from the royal vibes and historical cityscape of Udaipur and enter the green valleys of the Aravalli Hills. With your customized from Udaipur to Mount Abu tour package, you can make stopovers on the way at historical places. Take a detour anywhere for a tour, a quick bite, or for photo ops.
Best Time To Visit
Being on the hills, Mount Abu weather is pleasant almost all through the year. Summers are hot and dry, followed by rainy weather in the monsoons with slight dip in the temperatures. Winter days are cool with mellow sun and chilly nights. The hot weather could be harsh; hence, it is in the winters that Mount Abu temperature becomes ideal for adventures. That’s why November to February is the best season to visit Mount Abu.
Popular Routes from Udaipur to Mount Abu
Route 1: Distance and Time taken from Udaipur to Mount Abu via NH27
This is the shortest and the best route to travel from Udaipur to Mount Abu. Despite toll ways, this is the fastest route because the Udaipur to Mount Abu traffic on this route is regular and you can avoid road closures. The distance between Udaipur and Mount Abu on this route is somewhere around 163 KM and takes roughly three hours. Always check live maps and instant traffic updates for the latest information on the road conditions from Udaipur to Mount Abu. You can also book a taxi service in Udaipur inorder to reach Mount Abu.
Here’s the basic route map from Udaipur to Mount Abu –
Udaipur — Sukher — Iswal — Kachhwa — Devla — Cheeniya Band — Swaroopganj — Pandoori — Mount Abu |
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Popular sights/monuments that you will encounter along this route:
- Pratap Gaurav Kendra, Udaipur – A historical site and museum outside the city limits, preserving data and memorabilia about Maharana Pratap and information on the historical heritage of Udaipur with the help of modern technology.
- Monsoon View Point, Bhar Kunda – A locally popular viewing point atop a hilly area, overlooking the highway on one side and hill forests on the other, good for photo ops.
- Sunset Point, Kundal – A viewing point on a rocky terrain, known for uninterrupted, scenic views of sunsets.
- West Banas Dam, Banas – A huge local dam with a catchment area, filled by the tributaries of the Aburaj River, good for a refreshing break.
- Camel Rock, Abu Road, Talahati – A huge expanse of rocky hills shaped like the hump of a camel, and a local hotspot for day treks and views.
Places to eat along this route:
- Mewar Restaurant, Iswal – Casual highway side diner serving vegetarian snacks, meals, and beverages, good for quick stops, big groups, and late nights.
- Om Bhojnalaya, Swaroopganj – Standard family restaurant serving local vegetarian meals, snacks, and confections, good for groups and kids.
- Satyam Fast Food and Juice Corner – Casual eatery serving fast food, mini-meals and beverages, good for quick stops.
- BS Green Family Restaurant, Talahati – Local family diner serving meal platters, and multi-cuisine vegetarian food in a casual setting.
Udaipur to Mount Abu Road Condition via route 1:
The road conditions from Udaipur to Mount Abu on NH27 are excellent. It is the fastest route with light traffic, despite some tolls on the way, but there are no road closures.
Route 2: Distance and Time taken from Udaipur to Mount Abu via NH927A
This is an alternative route for travelling from Udaipur to Mount Abu. But this route is much longer and takes a few hours more time to travel than the previous route. This route also has tolls on the way. The distance from Udaipur to Mount Abu on this route is about 211 KM and takes about five hours and 30 minutes. Always use live maps to check for road closures or check for other traffic updates while traveling on highways.
Here’s the basic route map from Udaipur to Mount Abu along this route:
Udaipur — Alsigarh — Pai — Jharol — Panarwa — Kotra — Khagwas — Rohida — Pandoori — Mount Abu |
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Popular sights/monuments that you will encounter along this route:
- Alsigarh Dam, Alsigarh – A huge man-made dam surrounded by rolling green hills with a rainfed waterfall, best viewed in monsoon, good for picnics, day treks. Also see the Alsigarh Fort nearby.
- Kotra Lake, Kotra – A natural roadside lake surrounded by hills and forests, and clusters of date palm, good for sunset views.
- Neelkanth Mahadev Bagicha, Sanwada – An old temple serving as a local pilgrimage site, surrounded by gardens.
- Camel Rock, Abu Road, Talahati – A huge expanse of rocky hills shaped like the hump of a camel, and a local hotspot for day treks and views.
Places to eat along this route:
- Srinath Restaurant, Abu Road – Local family restaurant serving vegetarian meals, in a casual setting, good for big groups, families.
- Ashapura Bakery and fast food, Jharol – Local bakery serving confections and fast food, good for quick stops, breakfast.
- Aahar Fast Food and Snacks Parlour, Abu Road – Roadside eatery serving fast food and beverages, good for evening stops.
Udaipur to Mount Abu Road Condition via route 2:
The road conditions on this route from Udaipur to Mount Abu is also quite good. But it is a much longer route than the previous one and can have some road closures since it passes through remote areas.
Udaipur to Mount Abu Best Route
Both the above routes have interesting pit stops, including sightseeing and food options. So, both are good for traveling from Udaipur to Mount Abu. However, if you want to reach Mount Abu faster, then NH27 makes the best choice, since it is a shorter and faster route. Also, this route has better food stops, so if you are traveling with kids or seniors, it might be a better option.
Other means of travelling from Udaipur to Mount Abu
By Train
There is no railway station in Mount Abu. The nearest railway station to Mount Abu is Abu Road Station, about 53 KM away. But there is no direct train from Udaipur to Mount Abu. So, the only way to reach Mount Abu from Udaipur is by road. You can book a cab in Mount Abu to reach there with ease.
However, there are plenty of trains from other major cities and towns in Rajasthan and other parts of India, like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad etc. For all Mount Abu train booking, you can visit any online travel portal or check the Indian Railways website to get the best deals. For the latest and most accurate information on Mount Abu train timings, always check the timetables of IRCTC before you book. You can also directly book a car rental service in Udaipur to reach your destination.
By Flight
There is no flight connectivity between Udaipur and Mount Abu. The nearest airport is in Udaipur. You can book an airport taxi inorder to reach Udaipur. The best and the only way to travel to Mount Abu from Udaipur is to book a cab or car rental in Mount Abu.
Attractions in Mount Abu for Sightseeing
With lush greenery, lakes, waterfalls on one side and a rocky, mountainous terrain on the other, Mount Abu is a destination full of adventures and sightseeing.
Here are the most famous places in Mount Abu to explore –
- Dilwara Jain Temples – One of the most phenomenal Jain temples in the world. The 11th-century temple is known for its exquisite artistry of intricate carvings of marble and stone.
- Nakki Lake – An expansive, crystal-clear water body of the town. The largest man-made lake atop 1100 meters, this water body is the center of attraction of Mount Abu and a hotspot for boating and picnics.
- Peace Park – A spiritual center with manicured gardens and picturesque nature. It is eight kilometers from the Brahma Kumaris base camp in Mount Abu and sits between Guru Shikhar and Achal Garh.
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary – A huge wildlife sanctuary in Mount Abu. Home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, the sanctuary is one of the best places to visit in Mount Abu in winter months. You can also see migratory birds in December.
- Mount Abu sunset point – A popular sunset viewing point. It sits on the southwest end of the Nakki Lake and offers stunning views of the setting sun.
- Arbuda Devi Temple – One of the two most ancient and famous temples of the town, the ancient Arbuda temple sits in a cave and is famous for its Navratri festival celebrations.
- Adhar Devi Temple – The second of the two most famous temples of Mount Abu, this religious site is a famous pilgrimage destination for locals.
- Gaumukh temple – A locally sacred temple dedicated to sage Vashisht.
- Om Shanti Bhavan and Gyan Sarovar Mount Abu – Om Shanti Bhavan is the international headquarters of Brahma Kumari Ashram while Gyan Sarovar, a few miles away is their spiritual retreat center.
- Guru Shikhar – This is the highest peak of Mount Abu with panoramic views and historical temples on top and a popular trekking destination.
Savaari Recommends – Popular Places to Eat in Mount Abu
Like most hill towns, Mount Abu’s food fare is quite versatile. Although it is a popular pilgrimage site, and there is a vast number of purely vegetarian eateries, you will also find a host of non-vegetarian food and international cuisines scattered around the town’s restaurants.
From North India to local Rajasthani food to continental dishes, here are some of the best places to eat in Mount Abu –
- Mulberry Tree, Main Road
- Jodhpur Bhojnalaya, opp. Bank of Baroda
- The Grand Arbuda Restaurant, Arbuda Circle
- Chacha Café, Nr.Chacha Museum, Main Market
- New Shere Punjab, near Bank of Baroda
- Joji Bar Restaurant and Game Zone, Nakki Lake
- Annapurna Restaurant Thali, Sani Gaon
Hotels and Resorts in Mount Abu
Hotel Name | Address | Phone Number |
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Hotel Hilltone | Main Road, opp. Bus Stand, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501 | 094141 54888 |
WelcomHeritage Connaught House Mount Abu | Connaught House, Rajendra Rd, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501 | 02974 238 560 |
Hotel Gorbandh Mount Abu | 1, Mohanpura, Main Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501 | 095712 11571 |
Chacha Inn The Garden Retreat | Main Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501 | 063765 35203 |
Lake Inn | Opposite Vivekanand Park, Nakki Lake, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501 | 02974 235 456 |
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