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Voykit pocket guide · India
Mount Abu
माउंट आबू
Spend 1–2 days in Mount Abu: one day for main sights, a second for relaxed lake time or temple visits.
Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station, offering lakes, temples and a cool climate after the monsoon. Its compact size lets you see the highlights in a day, but a second night lets you enjoy Nakki Lake at sunrise and the Brahma Kumaris centre.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- माउंट आबू
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (post‑monsoon, cool evenings)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (heavy rain, landslides)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹5,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ₹30–60 |
| Street snack (pani puri, samosa) | ₹20–40 |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | ₹150–300 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–30 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹100–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- UDR · Udaipur Airport
- About 165 km (103 mi) north, 3‑4 h by road; main gateway for Mount Abu.About 103 mi (165 km) north, 3‑4 h by road; main gateway for Mount Abu.
Typical fares
- Abu Road → Mount Abu (auto‑rickshaw)
- ≈₹200, 25 km (16 mi), 30 min (check)≈₹200, 16 mi (25 km), 30 min (check)
- Bike rental per day
- ₹200–300
- Car hire per day
- ≈₹1,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto‑rickshaws and taxis from Abu Road station (≈25 km (16 mi)). Motorbike rental ₹200–300 day; car hire c. ₹1,000 day. Walking works for most sights within town.Auto‑rickshaws and taxis from Abu Road station (≈16 mi (25 km)). Motorbike rental ₹200–300 day; car hire c. ₹1,000 day. Walking works for most sights within town.
See and do
Known for
- Nakki Lake
- Dilwara Jain Temples
- Guru Shikhar
- Achalgarh Fort
- Brahma Kumaris meditation centre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dilwara Jain Temples | Taxi or auto‑rickshaw, 10 min from town centre | ≈30 min round trip |
| Guru Shikhar | Taxi, 30 min uphill; optional trek from Achalgarh | ≈1 h |
| Brahma Kumaris Centre | Taxi, 5 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Hotel New Nakki Vihar
- Budget option, ₹300–500 per night, near Nakki Lake.
- Hotel Lake Palace
- Mid‑range, c. ₹20,000 per night, lake view.
- Akhey Vilas
- Boutique, historic building, families or small groups.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकते हैं?kya card se bhugtaan kar sakte hain? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Evening transport from Abu Road can be scarce; plan to arrive before dusk.
- Nighttime can be chilly after monsoon; bring warm clothing.
- Some temples close early; check opening hours on site.
Mount Abu is generally safe; watch for slippery paths after rain and keep valuables secure in taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mount Abu yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nakki Lake
- Dilwara Jain Temples
- Guru Shikhar
- Achalgarh Fort
- Brahma Kumaris meditation centre
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Mount Abu, revision 5242013 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242013
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/mount-abu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.