About Mount Abu


A verdant oasis in the hills with a fascinating blend of scenic beauty

Mt Abu : A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt Abu is a green oasis in the barren deserts cape that's Rajasthan.The only hill resort of Rajasthan, situated at the highest peak of the Aravali at an altitude of 1220 meters.
This Hill of Wisdom, "Saint's Pinnacle" and a true
"Olympus of Rajasthan" stands on an independent hillock which is separately from the main Aravali ranges by a deep gorge.When ascending the mountain, one can hardly fail to be impressed with the grandeur and the scenic beauty, the gigantic blocks of rocks, towering along the crest of the hill, are especially striking, in some cases so weather-worn, that they present most fanciful and weird shapes, while in others appear so slightly balanced as to be in danger of rolling down.



Mt Abu has been home to many sages and saints. The legend goes that a 'yagna' was performed here and four Agnikula or Fireborn Rajput clans the Chauhans, Parmaras, Pratiharas and Solankis were created out of the fire. Till 11th century, Mount Abu was an important Vaishnav and Shiva pilgrimage center, but now it has gained importance as a Jain pilgrim center.
The hill boasts of a rich vegetation and thick forest, it stands out as an oasis is the arid environs. Its pleasant climate picturesque setting invite thousands of tourists for pleasure trips and relaxation.





General Information
Population : 25,500 Area: 25sq. km Altitude: 1220 mtrs.
Temperature : Summer
Max. 33.3°C, Min. 23.3°C.
Winter
Max. 23.3°C, Min. 11.6°C.
Rainfall : 153 to 177cms.
Clothing : Summer Clothes Winter Woolens.
Languages : Gujarati, Hindi and English.

Other Useful Information

Banks/ Money Changers
State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Tel. 233224,
State Bank of India, Tel. 233136,
Bank of Baroda, Tel. 233166,
Union Bank, Tel 233258,
Gramin Bank (Achalgarh).



Festivals
Summer Festival (1st to 3rd June) : The summer season is the time for exuberant festivities in this sylvan retreat of Rajasthan. The hill town, covered with mango groves, beautiful bauhinia trees and thickets of wild berries, stirs with life in the first week of June every year.
Tribal festivities, folk and classical music performances amidst the lush surroundings and lovely lakes, make it a joyous event.





Entertainment
Boating : Boating Facilities at Nakki Lake 8 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Club : Rotary club, Tel 3294.
Yoga Center : Om Shanti Bhavan,Tel 3352.



How to Reach
Air : Udaipur 185km is nearest Airport. Taxi/Buses available to reach Mt. Abu.
Rail : Abu Road 29 kms is the nearest railhead. Taxis, Jeeps and Buses can be hired for onward journey to Mt Abu. Some Important rail connection are Gujarat Mail (Mumbai-Abu Road-Delhi Sarai Rohilla); Arravali Express (Ahmedabad Abu Road-Marwar); Ahmedabad Mail (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Abu Road).
Road :
Good network of bus services, key connections are : Ahmedabad 221 Kms, Jodhpur 264Kms via Sirohi Sanderao.
Local Transport : Un-Metered Taxis, Jeeps, Maruti Car and Vans.