Mount Abu, the only hill station in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the most in-demand holiday destinations in the country. Located close to the capital of the nation, this hill station is situated in the Aravali hills, and is very close to the Gujrat-Rajasthan border. Blessed by the nature, this place is the home to several beautiful locations, making it the perfect destination for honeymooners. It houses several matchless splendid places that include temples, sunset points, lakes, forts, parks, and more. It is the destination for nature enthusiasts, and those who want to take a pause from the craziness of city life.
The biggest nearest city to Mount Abu is Delhi, which is at a distance of 633 km from the hill station. There is flight + cab route to the city which ideally takes just over 7 hrs to reach the hill station. In addition, one can also take the train + bus route, which is the cheapest medium to get to the town. If one is coming from Mumbai, then one can take the same travel options, that is, flight + cab or train + bus. The cheapest train + bus fare starts from Rs 323 and takes around 16 hrs to complete the journey. Finally if you are coming from the eastern part of the nation then, there is train + flight + cab facility available. One could take the Kolkata to Ahmedabad train with fare starting at Rs 729 and then take deluxe bus from Ahmedabad with fare starting at Rs 160. This is the cheapest mode to arrive at the hill station taking nearly 53 hrs.
Three must do in Mount Abu
Once you have reached the town and are all settled in the finest hotels in Mount Abu, then there are lots to explore, even though the town is not that big when compared to other hill stations. Following is a small list of must dos in the city.
Visit the attractions of the town - there are several attractions spread across the town each with its own distinguishing feature and adding different dimensions to Mount Abu tourism. The town has nature blessed picturesque locations namely Nakki Lake, sunset point, and Gyan Sarovar, perfect to admire the beauty and creativity of nature. In addition, there are several graceful medieval temples, forts, and other constructions. A few of these include - Dilwara Temples, Guru Shikhar, Adhar Devi Temple, Shanker Math, and Maa Ambika Temple. The city also has a specific spot for honeymooners called Honeymoon Point.
Visit local market and shop for souvenir - if you are in the town, then visiting the local market is one of the topmost things to do. The town is the perfect place to find items including traditional art pieces, jewelleries and accessories, showpiece, and more. One can also find fashionable cloths and other house hold items, that are brought from big cities. Taking help of tour guide is a good thing to do as he may help with bargaining.
Eat - the town is a very good place for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. There are several fine restaurants such as Mulbery and Restaurant at Hotel Hillock, in the town serving local and north-India dishes. In addition, you may also visit the dhabhas, namely Hotel Shere-e-Punjab, and try the mouth-watering non-veges from the menu, such as Chicken 65, Chicken lollypop, Chicken Kadhai, Dhaba, Gosht etc.
One more thing that you can do while you are in the town is rent a bike and then explorer the city in your terms. This specially suits those who like to travel alone and in their own way. As the town is not so big in terms of area covered, so it seems to be a perfect alternative to touring the town with tour guides. Hiring a motorcycle is one of the best way of Mount Abu sightseeing. The average rent of a motorcycle is Rs 220-300 per day.
The biggest nearest city to Mount Abu is Delhi, which is at a distance of 633 km from the hill station. There is flight + cab route to the city which ideally takes just over 7 hrs to reach the hill station. In addition, one can also take the train + bus route, which is the cheapest medium to get to the town. If one is coming from Mumbai, then one can take the same travel options, that is, flight + cab or train + bus. The cheapest train + bus fare starts from Rs 323 and takes around 16 hrs to complete the journey. Finally if you are coming from the eastern part of the nation then, there is train + flight + cab facility available. One could take the Kolkata to Ahmedabad train with fare starting at Rs 729 and then take deluxe bus from Ahmedabad with fare starting at Rs 160. This is the cheapest mode to arrive at the hill station taking nearly 53 hrs.
Three must do in Mount Abu
Once you have reached the town and are all settled in the finest hotels in Mount Abu, then there are lots to explore, even though the town is not that big when compared to other hill stations. Following is a small list of must dos in the city.
Visit the attractions of the town - there are several attractions spread across the town each with its own distinguishing feature and adding different dimensions to Mount Abu tourism. The town has nature blessed picturesque locations namely Nakki Lake, sunset point, and Gyan Sarovar, perfect to admire the beauty and creativity of nature. In addition, there are several graceful medieval temples, forts, and other constructions. A few of these include - Dilwara Temples, Guru Shikhar, Adhar Devi Temple, Shanker Math, and Maa Ambika Temple. The city also has a specific spot for honeymooners called Honeymoon Point.
Visit local market and shop for souvenir - if you are in the town, then visiting the local market is one of the topmost things to do. The town is the perfect place to find items including traditional art pieces, jewelleries and accessories, showpiece, and more. One can also find fashionable cloths and other house hold items, that are brought from big cities. Taking help of tour guide is a good thing to do as he may help with bargaining.
Eat - the town is a very good place for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. There are several fine restaurants such as Mulbery and Restaurant at Hotel Hillock, in the town serving local and north-India dishes. In addition, you may also visit the dhabhas, namely Hotel Shere-e-Punjab, and try the mouth-watering non-veges from the menu, such as Chicken 65, Chicken lollypop, Chicken Kadhai, Dhaba, Gosht etc.
One more thing that you can do while you are in the town is rent a bike and then explorer the city in your terms. This specially suits those who like to travel alone and in their own way. As the town is not so big in terms of area covered, so it seems to be a perfect alternative to touring the town with tour guides. Hiring a motorcycle is one of the best way of Mount Abu sightseeing. The average rent of a motorcycle is Rs 220-300 per day.
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