Udaipur Mount Abu Tour Package

Udaipur Mount Abu Tour Package

This package will let you explore the major attractions in Rajasthan like Udaipur and Mount Abu and is a value for money for all those wanting to witness the magic of Rajasthan on a budget. This Rajasthan Tour Package will take you to Udaipur, famously known as the Venice of the East and here you will witness shimmering lakes, traditional havelis, and spiritual temples. Spend your time marvelling at the intricate architecture and placid lakes while you visit places like Lake Palace, Jagmandir Island, Pratap Memorial, and Vintage car museum among others. Later embark on an exciting journey to Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan. With this Rajasthan itinerary, you will also enjoy an exclusive cruise on Nakki Lake in Mount Abu along with a tour of the famous Dilwara Jain Temple.

Mount Abu is one of the most important Jain pilgrimages sites in India. The Jain temples of Dilwara form the highlight of holidays in Mount Abu. These temples are indeed very impressive manifestations of the heights reached in the field of art and architecture by Indian craftsmen. However there are many other Tourist Attractions in Mount Abu besides the Jain Temples. The major attractions include Nakki Lake, Mount Arbuda, Toad Rock and the Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 1: Udaipur Arrival

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes is like the oasis of the Thar Desert. The many lakes in the city have lent it the name of ‘Venice of the East’. The royal palaces and forts add to beauty of the historic city of Udaipur founded in 1559. Arrive Udaipur Airport/Railway Station and check-in at hotel. Day at leisure. Evening enjoy the boad ride at lake pichola. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Udaipur

After breakfast proceed to sightseeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 3: Udaipur - Mount Abu (165 km 3 hrs)

After breakfast Drive to Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan, situated at an altitude of 1200 mt. Later visit Nakki Lake is virtually located in the heart of Mount Abu and is a big attraction with tourists. The lake takes its name from the legend that it was scooped out by a god, using only his nails, or nakh. While takeing a stroll along the lake, look for the strange rock formations. On the lake there is a dilapidated concrete boat-shaped snack bar. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 4: Mount Abu

After breakfast, visit the world famous Dilwara Jain Temple, Nakki Lake and Brahmin Kumari Ashram. Dilwara Temple is a group of remarkable Jain temples. Among the finest examples of these are two temples in which the art of carving marble has reached unsurpassed heights. The older of the temples is the 'Vimal Vasahi', built in 1031 and dedicated to the first tirthankar, Adinath. In the front of the temple stands the 'House of Elephants', with figures of elephants marching in procession to the temple entrance. The later built 'Tejpal Temple' is dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd tirthankar, and was built in 1230 by the brothers Tejpal and Vastupal. The carving is so fine that, in places, the marble becomes almost transparent. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Mount Abu - Udaipur (165 km 3 hrs)

After breakfast at hotel drive to Mount Abu later transfer to Airport /railway station for your next destination.

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.