Guru Shikhar Travel Guide - Weather, Attractions & Best Time to Visit
Where every corner tells a story of heritage and beauty.
Entry Fees
Indian Visitors
Free Entry
Foreign Visitors
Free Entry
Public access to this location is generally free of charge.
About Guru Shikhar
Things to Do
Taking a boat ride on "Nakki Lake" at sunset to see the reflection of the "Toad Rock" and the surrounding hill shrines.
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Walking the "Bailey’s Walk" nature trail, which connects the Nakki Lake with the sunset point through thorny scrub forests.
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Shopping for "Pancha" (Rajasthani marble) artifacts and local gemstones at the Mount Abu bazaar near the bus stand.
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Visiting "Trevor’s Tank," a man-made crocodile breeding spot located in the heart of the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Enjoy peaceful walks through pine forests.
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Exploring the "Achalgarh Fort" to see the "Nandi" statue made of five different metals (Panchloha) in the Achaleshwar temple.
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Scenic Viewpoints
Best Time to Visit
Best Time to Visit
Best in: Oct – Mar
Pleasant weather and safer conditions for exploring ancient structures
Months to Avoid
July to September
Weather conditions may not be suitable for outdoor activities during this time.
Pro Tips
Note that despite being in a desert state, Mount Abu temperatures can hit 0°C in January; carry heavy woolens if visiting during the winter months.
Carry your own water when hiking the "Bailey’s Walk" nature trail, as there are no commercial stalls once you enter the protected forest scrub.
Check the "Summer Festival" (May) or "Winter Festival" (December) dates to catch local Rajasthani folk performances on the lake-side promenade.
Visit the Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu specifically between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM; morning hours are strictly reserved for devotees and tourists are not permitted inside.
Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent altitude-related issues.
Apply for a "Wildlife Safari" permit for the Mount Abu Sanctuary through the forest office near Trevor’s Tank for a chance to see the elusive sloth bear.
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Local Food
Authentic regional dishes from Rajasthan
Dal Baati Churma
Hard wheat rolls with lentil curry and sweet
Gatte ki Sabzi
Gram flour dumplings in curry
Ker Sangri
Desert beans and berries cooked
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