Mount Abu is the surprise at the south-western end of the Aravallis: a cool plateau at about 1,200 metres, green for much of the year, with a lake in the middle of town and some of the most exquisite marble carving in India a few kilometres away. It is Rajasthan's only hill station, and the drive up from Udaipur is part of the pleasure. This guide explains how to reach Mount Abu by road with a chauffeur, the RutzIndia.com fares for 2026, the ghat section above Abu Road, the best months, and an easy two-day plan that covers the Dilwara temples, Guru Shikhar and Achalgarh.
Mount Abu by road from Udaipur: route, time and price
Mount Abu is about 165 km from Udaipur, typically 3.5 to 4 hours by car via NH-27 to Pindwara and Abu Road, then a 28 km ghat climb. A one-way sedan costs Rs 5,940 Pay Now to Reserve and an Innova Crysta Rs 9,410 Pay Now to Reserve. A two-day sedan round trip is Rs 18,000 Pay Now to Reserve on the 500 km minimum. Fares exclude 5% GST.
We charge outstation trips per kilometre: Rs 36 for a Dzire-class sedan, Rs 42 for an Ertiga, Rs 57.6 for an Innova and Rs 78 for a Tempo Traveller. A same-day return (330 km) is billed at actual distance, which means Rs 11,880 Pay Now to Reserve in a sedan, but it is a long day, and most families stay at least one night. Tolls on NH-27 and the Mount Abu entry fee collected at the barrier below the town are passed on exactly as paid. For sightseeing inside Udaipur before or after your hill break, our Udaipur taxi service offers the 8 hr/80 km sedan package at Rs 7,200 Pay Now to Reserve.
What makes Mount Abu worth the drive
Dilwara Jain temples
The five Dilwara temples, built between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries, are plain on the outside and astonishing within: ceilings, pillars and doorways carved in white marble so finely that it looks translucent. Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi are the most celebrated. The temples are active places of worship, so non-Jain visitors are usually admitted only in a set afternoon window, photography is banned and leather items must be left outside. The Dilwara Temples article on Wikipedia explains their history and the patrons behind them.
Nakki Lake and the town
Nakki Lake sits in the heart of Mount Abu, with pedal boats, a lakeside promenade and Toad Rock on the hill above. Evenings are lively, with families strolling and snack stalls selling corn and kulfi. Sunset Point and Honeymoon Point are short drives or walks from the lake.
Guru Shikhar and Achalgarh
Guru Shikhar, at about 1,722 metres, is the highest point of the Aravalli range. The road climbs about 15 km from town, and a final flight of steps leads to a small Dattatreya temple and a bell with sweeping views. On the way, Achalgarh has a medieval fort, the Achaleshwar Mahadev temple and stone buffaloes around a tank.
Other stops
The Adhar Devi temple is reached by a narrow staircase through a rock cleft. Trevor's Tank is a quiet spot for birdwatching in the wildlife sanctuary that covers the plateau. The global headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement is also in Mount Abu and welcomes visitors.
The road from Udaipur, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
From Udaipur (about 165 km). Leave the city by the Pratap Nagar side and join NH-27, the four-lane East-West corridor that cuts through the Aravallis towards Gogunda and Pindwara. This is one of the prettiest highway stretches in Rajasthan, with hills close on both sides. Near Pindwara the road turns south to Abu Road, the railway town at the foot of the mountain.
The ghat section (about 28 km). From Abu Road the climb begins: a well-maintained two-lane road with hairpin bends, crash barriers and viewpoints. Our chauffeurs use lower gears on the descent, avoid overtaking on blind curves and stop only at designated pull-offs. Monkeys gather at some bends; do not feed them from the window. The vehicle entry fee is collected at the barrier near the top.
From Ahmedabad (about 225 km). A straightforward drive north via Mehsana and Palanpur to Abu Road, typically 4 to 4.5 hours. Gujarat families make up a large share of Mount Abu's weekend visitors, and our Ahmedabad taxi service runs this route regularly.
From Jodhpur (about 265 km). Via Pali and Sirohi, usually around 5 hours.
Fuel up in Abu Road; pumps on the plateau are few. Lunch options on the Udaipur side include highway restaurants near Gogunda and dhabas around Pindwara.
Best time to visit: seasons, festivals and crowds
- October to March is pleasant: sunny days in the low 20s C, crisp nights that can fall to 3-5 C in December and January. Pack a warm layer.
- July to September is monsoon season, when mist rolls across the plateau, waterfalls appear and the hills turn vivid green. The ghat road stays open but can be slow in heavy rain.
- April to June is peak season for families escaping the plains. It is warmer than the winter months but still far cooler than Udaipur or Ahmedabad. Weekends are crowded.
- Festivals. The Rajasthan tourism department organises a Summer Festival around Buddha Purnima (usually May or June) and a Winter Festival at the end of December, with folk music, boat races and fireworks. Diwali and Christmas-New Year weekends fill hotels quickly.
The Sirohi district portal is the right place for official notices on road works, festival dates and entry rules.
RutzIndia.com chauffeured services for Mount Abu
- One-way hill drop from Udaipur, Udaipur airport, Ahmedabad or Abu Road station to your Mount Abu hotel.
- Weekend round trips with the chauffeur staying up the mountain for local sightseeing to Guru Shikhar and Dilwara.
- Multi-day Rajasthan circuits that link Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Mount Abu and Jodhpur; see our Rajasthan tour by car.
- Airport pickups at Udaipur's Maharana Pratap airport with a name board and flight tracking; waiting is free for 60 minutes on international arrivals and 30 minutes on domestic ones.
- Group transport in a Udaipur Tempo Traveller for families, college groups and wedding guests heading up for a hill evening.
| Vehicle | Udaipur to Mount Abu one way (165 km) | Same-day return (330 km) | Two-day round trip (500 km billed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzire-class sedan | Rs 5,940 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 11,880 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 18,000 Pay Now to Reserve |
| Ertiga / Carens | Rs 6,930 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 13,860 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 21,000 Pay Now to Reserve |
| Innova Crysta | Rs 9,410 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 18,810 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 28,500 Pay Now to Reserve |
| Tempo Traveller | Rs 12,870 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 25,740 Pay Now to Reserve | Rs 39,000 Pay Now to Reserve |
The figures above are before 5% GST. Highway tolls, the Mount Abu entry fee and hotel parking are charged at actual cost, and multi-day trips add the chauffeur's night allowance of Rs 1,500 per night. Every car is within four model years. You can pay by card or UPI in the booker, and business travellers get a GST invoice with the company name.
Cancelling is straightforward under our cancellation policy: nothing to pay if you cancel over 72 hours before pickup, then 10% within 72 hours, 50% within 48 hours and 100% inside 24 hours or on a no-show.
Book a Udaipur to Mount Abu cab
Two days in Mount Abu with a car and driver
Day 1: Udaipur to Mount Abu (about 170 km). Start at 8 am, stop for tea near Gogunda and reach Abu Road around 11 am. Climb the ghat, check in, and have lunch near the lake. Visit the Dilwara temples in the afternoon visiting window, then walk around Nakki Lake and catch the sun going down at Sunset Point.
Day 2: Guru Shikhar, Achalgarh and back (about 210 km). Drive up to Guru Shikhar early, before the haze builds, then visit Achalgarh fort and the Achaleshwar temple on the way down. Early lunch in town, descend the ghat by 1:30 pm and reach Udaipur for dinner. If you prefer, continue to Ahmedabad instead; the trip then becomes a one-way itinerary.
This plan is billed as a two-day round trip: 500 km minimum, so Rs 18,000 Pay Now to Reserve in a sedan or Rs 28,500 Pay Now to Reserve in an Innova, plus one night allowance, the entry fee, tolls and GST. For a longer loop, pair it with our Kumbhalgarh by road guide and the Udaipur by road guide.
Practical tips for a Mount Abu trip
- Motion sickness. The ghat has tight bends; sit in front or near a window and eat lightly before the climb.
- Parking. Space near Nakki Lake is tight on weekends; your chauffeur will drop you and wait at a paid lot.
- Temple rules. At Dilwara, no cameras, phones are often deposited, and leather belts and bags are left outside. Dress modestly.
- Weather layers. Even in April evenings can be cool; in winter, early mornings at Guru Shikhar are cold and windy.
- Wildlife. Bears live in the sanctuary forests. Avoid walking on isolated trails after dark.
- Cash. Carry some cash for boating, small temples and the barrier fee, though UPI is widely accepted in town.
Where to stay, what to eat and who this trip suits
Mount Abu's hotels cluster in three areas. The streets around Nakki Lake put you within walking distance of the boating jetty, the bazaar and most restaurants, which is handy because evening parking near the lake is scarce. The Dilwara side is quieter and closer to the temples. Older heritage properties, several of them former summer residences of princely families, sit on the wooded slopes above the polo ground and suit couples who want gardens and silence. Wherever you book, ask whether the hotel has space for your car overnight; if not, your chauffeur will use the nearest municipal lot and the charge is added at actual cost.
Food is largely Gujarati and Rajasthani vegetarian, with thalis, dal baati and plenty of street snacks along the lake road. Many restaurants close fairly early outside peak season, so plan dinner by 9 pm.
The trip suits families from Udaipur and Ahmedabad looking for a cool weekend, couples on a Rajasthan honeymoon who want one hill night between palaces, and Jain pilgrims combining Dilwara with Ranakpur. For foreign travellers flying into Udaipur, a Mount Abu night breaks the long drive to Jodhpur nicely, and a sedan or Innova with the same chauffeur throughout is the calmest way to do it. Heading onward to Gujarat instead? Our one-way taxi option prices the drop without charging for the return run.
