Mount Abu, India
Mount Abu: Nakki Lake, Dilwara Temples & Aravalli Views
Retreat to Rajasthan’s only hill station for Nakki Lake, intricately carved Dilwara Jain temples, Guru Shikhar and Aravalli sunsets.
About this trip
Escape to Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s sole hill station in the Aravalli Range. Boat or stroll beside Nakki Lake, marvel at the marble carvings of the Dilwara Temples, drive up to Guru Shikhar — the highest peak in the Aravallis — and watch the sun set from Sunset Point.
Travel plan:
Day 1 – Arrive Mount Abu
Arrive at Abu Road railway station or by road, drive up to Mount Abu, check in and spend the evening at Nakki Lake and Sunset Point.
Day 2 – Dilwara, Guru Shikhar and viewpoints
Visit Dilwara Jain Temples (follow entry rules for cameras and dress). Continue to Guru Shikhar, Achalgarh or local viewpoints and gardens. Free time for markets and cafés.
Day 3 – Departure
Breakfast, optional short lakeside walk, then transfer to Abu Road or onward destination.
Highlights
- Relax beside scenic Nakki Lake
- Visit the marble Dilwara Jain Temples
- Drive to Guru Shikhar, highest Aravalli peak
- Watch the sunset from Sunset Point
- Explore Mount Abu’s hill-town markets
- Optional Achalgarh Fort and temple visit
- Enjoy cooler weather than the Rajasthan plains
- Photograph pine-clad Aravalli landscapes
Inclusions
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Abu Road railway station pickup and drop
- Private vehicle for local sightseeing
- Nakki Lake, Dilwara and Guru Shikhar circuit
- Driver allowance, parking and applicable road taxes
- Trip assistance throughout the holiday
TipPleasant most of the year; winters can be cold at night. Dilwara Temples have strict photography rules — cameras may need to be deposited. Weekends and holidays get busy around Nakki Lake.
NoteThe ₹9,999 starting price assumes twin-sharing accommodation. Temple donations, boat rides on Nakki Lake, meals not listed and personal expenses are excluded.