Golden Triangle with Mount Abu

Golden Triangle with Mount Abu

Golden Triangle Tour of India consists of tour to Country Capital Delhi, Pink city Jaipur and Mount Abu of wonder of the world Agra. If you perceive Rajasthan to be all about arid lands, high velocity winds and dry weather, then coming to Mount Abu will definitely surprise you. A Hill Station in the golden deserts is a rare combination to see. Its pleasant climate, winding roads of the Aravallis beautifully laid out with pine trees, sparkling lakes and waterfalls has been Attracting Visitors since the time of the Rajputs and the Britishers and is still continuing as a favorite summer retreat for the locals as well as the tourists.

Mount Abu is considered to have mythological relevance too as the name of the place is believed to be derived from a serpent named Arbuda, who once saved Nandi, Lord Shiva's bull, from falling into a crevice. Its historical link is derived from the fact that the Rajput fire clans namely the Chauhans, Solankis, Pramaras and Pratiharas were said to be created here, from a fire pit of the priests.

Day 01: Delhi Railway Station / Airport – Hotel

Meet & Greet on arrival at Delhi Railway Station / Airport & transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in to hotel.  Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi Local Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for fullday sightseeing tour of Delhi. Covering Jama Masjid*, Red Fort*, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bahai), Qutub Minar, Rastrapati Bhawan*, Parliament House*, Jantar Mantar & India Gate. Overnight stay at Delhi. 

Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa Halfday Sightseeing (257 Km / 5 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mandawa. On arrival at Mandawa check- in to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mandawa, dominated by an imposing mirage like fort. This region is famous for its havelis and Shekhawati paintings. Overnight stay in Mandawa.

Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner Halfday Sightseeing (190 Km / 4 hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Bikaner. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon visit Junagarh Fort which includes Anup Mahal, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and Prachina Museum, Lalgarh Palace. Overnight stay at Bikaner.

Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer (333 Km / 6 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

Day 06: Jaisalmer Local Sightseeing

After breakfast visit the Jaisalmer Fort which is made by unique Golden Lime stone, that’s why its known as Golden Fort or Sonar Kella. After that visit Patwon-ki-haveli, Nathmal-ki-haveli. Salim singh-ki-Haveli. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. After that also visit Gadishar Lake. In evening proceed for camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes & you can experience the spectacular view of Sun set in Thar desert. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (285 Km / 5 hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.

Day 08: Jodhpur Halfday Sightseeing – Mount Abu (326 Km / 7 hrs)

After breakfast start for halfday sightseeing covering Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. After that transfer to Mt. Abu.  On arrival check-in to your hotel. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Sunset View Point in Mt. Abu. Overnight stay at Mount Abu.

Day 09: Mount Abu Sightseeing

After breakfast start for Mt. Abu city tour. Visiting Prajapita Brahmakumari, Adhar Devi Temple, Achalgarh, Guru Sikhar, Dilwara Jain Temple, Honeymoon Point, Art Gallery & Nakki Lake where you can enjoy boat ride in at your own cost. Overnight stay at Mt. Abu.

Day 10: Mount Abu – Udaipur (186 Km / 4 ½ hrs)

After breakfast check-out from hotel and Drive for Udaipur (Beautiful Lake City of Rajasthan). On arrival at Udaipur check-in at your hotel. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour over the picturesque Lake Pichola (at your own cost) to admire the royal buildings around the Lake and enjoy the scenic sunset view. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur Local Sightseeing

After breakfast start for Udaipur city tour. Visiting Fateh Sagar, Maharana Pratap Memorial, take a photo stop at Nehru Garden, Sehelion-KI-Bari - Queen’s resort for their friends, Sukhadia Circle (Drive Pass), Bhartiya Lok kala Museum - a museum of folk and art, it displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls. After that visit City Palace – The largest palace complex of Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple – built by Maharana Jagat Singh and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & Gulab Bagh. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 12: Udaipur – Jaipur (405 Km / 7 hrs)

After breakfast proceed to the Pink City - Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur, check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 13: Jaipur Local Sightseeing

After breakfast start for full day local sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort & Palace, "Gaitore" Cenetophs (Front View), take a photo stop at Jal Mahal, City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 14: Jaipur – Agra via Fatehpur Sikri + Halfday Sightseeing (245 Km / 4 ½ hrs)

After Breakfast drive to another historical and romantic city - Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.  Afternoon visit The world famous Taj Mahal - the most precious gift of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his loving wife Mumtaz and Also visit the Marble inlay making factories to see traditional workers making amazing marble crafts. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 15: Hotel – Agra Railway Station

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Agra Railway Station for your onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The closest domestic airport is Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur (Airport Code: UDR - 175 km / 3.5 hours drive via NH-27), which operates daily flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Jaipur. For international and comprehensive domestic connectivity, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad (Airport Code: AMD - 225 km / 4.5 hours drive via NH-27) serves as the primary hub with non stop flights to major global destinations and Indian metros. Taxis and app cabs operate directly from both airports up to Mount Abu.

By Train:

Abu Road Railway Station (Station Code: ABR) is the designated railhead situated 28 km down the ghat road (about 45 minutes scenic drive):

• Vande Bharat Express (Train 20979/20980): Semi high speed express connecting Jaipur, Ajmer, and Abu Road to Ahmedabad Sabarmati.
• Delhi-Ahmedabad Ashram Express & Rajdhani Express: Daily premier superfast trains connecting Old Delhi and New Delhi to Abu Road in 10 to 11 hours.
• Suryanagari Express & Ranakpur Express: Daily express trains connecting Mumbai Bandra Terminus (BDTS) and Jodhpur directly to Abu Road.
• Shared jeeps, taxis, and RSRTC mountain buses run continuously between Abu Road Railway Station and Mount Abu bus stand.

By Road:

Mount Abu is reached via the 4-lane National Highway 27 (NH-27 / East-West Corridor) and the well maintained Mount Abu Ghat Road:

• From Udaipur (~165 km / 3 hours): Smooth scenic highway drive via Pindwara on NH-27.
• From Ahmedabad (~225 km / 4.5 hours): 4-lane highway drive via Mehsana and Palanpur on Gujarat SH-41 and NH-27.
• From Jodhpur (~250 km / 4.5 hours): Highway drive via Pali and Sirohi on NH-62.
• From Jaipur (~495 km / 8 hours): Drive via Ajmer and Beawar on NH-48 and NH-27.
• State Buses: RSRTC and GSRTC operate daily Super Luxury Volvo AC and express sleeper buses to Mount Abu Central Bus Stand from Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Jaipur.

Mount Abu offers an extraordinary collection of world famous marble temples, mountain lakes, high altitude peaks, and medieval hilltop fortresses:

1. Dilwara Jain Temples & Vimal Vasahi Intricate Marble Ceilings (11th to 13th Century)

Built between the 11th and 13th centuries by ministers Vimal Shah and the brothers Tejpal and Vastupal, the Dilwara Jain Temples are an unparalleled architectural masterpiece in pure white Makrana marble. The complex contains five distinct temples — *Vimal Vasahi*, *Luna Vasahi*, *Pittalhar*, *Parshvanatha*, and *Mahavir Swami* — renowned for hanging marble pendant lotuses, carved celestial nymphs, and translucent ceiling domes.

Dilwara Jain Temples — World-Famous 11th-Century Intricate White Marble Carvings in Mount Abu

2. Nakki Lake & Sacred High-Altitude Boating Promenade (1,200m)

Situated in the heart of Mount Abu at an elevation of 1,200 meters, Nakki Lake is a scenic freshwater lake steeped in Hindu mythology, believed to have been carved out by the gods using their fingernails (*nakh*). Visitors enjoy pedal and motor boating, strolling along the pedestrian promenade, visiting the Mahatma Gandhi memorial cenotaph (*Gandhi Ghat*), and browsing evening handicraft bazaars.

Nakki Lake — Sacred High-Altitude Freshwater Boating Lake and Mountain Promenade in Mount Abu

3. Guru Shikhar Peak & Dattatreya Temple (Highest Aravalli Summit - 1,722m)

Rising to 1,722 meters (5,650 feet) above sea level 15 km north of Mount Abu, Guru Shikhar is the highest mountain summit in Rajasthan and the entire Aravalli Range. The rocky peak houses the cave temple of Guru Dattatreya (an incarnation of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) alongside the Mount Abu Infrared Observatory, offering 360-degree panoramic views over surrounding valleys.

Guru Shikhar — Highest Mountain Summit of the Aravalli Range (1,722m) with Panoramic Views

4. Toad Rock & Natural Granite Viewpoint Trail (Mascot of Mount Abu)

Perched on a high rocky cliff overlooking the southern bank of Nakki Lake, Toad Rock is a natural granite rock formation sculpted by wind erosion into the unmistakable shape of a giant toad about to leap into the lake. A short uphill stone staircase leads hikers to the rock crest for picturesque aerial views of Nakki Lake and the surrounding hills.

Toad Rock — Iconic Natural Granitic Rock Formation and Trekking Viewpoint over Nakki Lake

5. Achalgarh Fort & Achaleshwar Mahadev Sacred Shiva Temple (1452 CE)

Commissioned originally by the Paramara dynasty and rebuilt in 1452 CE by Maharana Kumbha of Mewar, Achalgarh Fort stands atop a mountain ridge 11 km north of Mount Abu. At the base lies the ancient *Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple*, unique for worshipping Lord Shiva's right toe (*Charan Paduka*) over a natural subterranean chasm, along with a massive four ton brass Nandi statue.

Achalgarh Fort — 15th-Century Mewar Hill Citadel and Ancient Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple

6. Sunset Point & Bailey's Walk Valley Panoramas

Located southwest of Nakki Lake, this popular viewpoint provides sweeping vistas of the setting sun casting golden and crimson hues across the Aravalli ridges and distant plains. The cobblestone *Bailey's Walk* trail connects Nakki Lake to Sunset Point through tranquil forested hills.

7. Trevor's Tank Crocodile & Eco-Tourism Sanctuary (Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary)

Constructed in 1897 by British engineer Col. G.H. Trevor for famine relief and wildlife breeding, this secluded forest reservoir is an eco tourism haven within Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, popular for birdwatching, trekking, and spotting basking marsh crocodiles (*Muggers*).

8. Arbuda Devi Temple (Adhar Devi Cave Shrine - 365 Steps)

Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this cave shrine is reached by climbing 365 stone steps cut into a sheer rocky cliff, offering devotees panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountain forests.

9. Brahma Kumaris Peace Park & Spiritual Museum Retreat

Nestled in a serene valley between Guru Shikhar and Achalgarh, this peaceful retreat is maintained by the Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement, featuring landscaped rock gardens, meditation huts, rose plantations, and spiritual philosophy galleries.