Activity
Things to do in Mount Abu
12 sights, walks and activities, 8 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 8
- Best months
- Jul–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Mount Abu
Pedal or row boat on Nakki Lake
₹150–₹200 per person30 min
Representative photo · Photo by Ranjeet Chauhan on Pexels
Guided forest walk in Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
₹500–₹650 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Monamie Chakravarti on Pexels
Dilwara Jain temples
Free1.5 hours
Jain temples from the 11th–13th centuries, known for marble carved so finely it looks like lace.
Sunset at Sunset Point
Free1 hour
A hill-edge viewpoint over the plains below Mount Abu, where crowds gather for the sun going down.
Photo: Neer Rajora · CC BY-SA 4.0
Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point)
Free1 hour
A rock viewpoint over the plains below Mount Abu, quieter than Sunset Point at the end of the day.
Photo: Hellohappy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Toad Rock walk above Nakki Lake
Free1 hour
A large granite boulder shaped like a toad on the hill above Nakki Lake, with views over the lake and town.
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 3.0
Guru Shikhar, the highest point of the Aravallis
Free2–3 hours with the drive
Photo: ShubhamPaul&9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Achalgarh fort and Achaleshwar Mahadev temple
Free2 hours
Guided trek in Mount Abu
Price on request
Adhar Devi cave temple
1.5 hours
A temple to Durga inside a natural cleft in the rock, reached by a long climb and a stoop through the entrance.
Good to know
- Dilwara is open to non-Jain visitors from 12:00 to around 17:00–18:00; phones, cameras and leather items are deposited at the gate.
- The monsoon (July–September) is green and misty and a popular time, but the Abu Road ghat can see landslips.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Mount Abu?
Pedal or row boat on Nakki Lake; Guided forest walk in Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary; Dilwara Jain temples; Sunset at Sunset Point; Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point); Toad Rock walk above Nakki Lake.
What can you do for free in Mount Abu?
Dilwara Jain temples; Sunset at Sunset Point; Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point); Toad Rock walk above Nakki Lake; Guru Shikhar, the highest point of the Aravallis; Achalgarh fort and Achaleshwar Mahadev temple.
Can you do adventure activities in Mount Abu?
Yes: Guided trek in Mount Abu (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Mount Abu?
Jul–Mar. Avoid May.
How many days do you need in Mount Abu?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.