This 289-sq-km sanctuary covers much of the mountain plateau and surrounds the town of Mt Abu. It is home to leopards, deer, foxes and bears. Contact Mt Abu Treks to arrange an overnight stay.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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These remarkable Jain temples are Mt Abu’s most remarkable attraction and feature some of India’s finest temple decoration. They predate the town of Mt…
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Scenic Nakki Lake, the town’s focus, is one of Mt Abu’s biggest attractions. It’s so named because, according to legend, it was scooped out by a god using…
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At the northeast end of the Mt Abu plateau, 17km by the winding road from the town, rises 1722m-high Guru Shikhar, Rajasthan’s highest point. A road goes…
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Sunset Point is a popular place to watch the brilliant setting sun. Hordes stroll out here every evening to catch the end of the day, the food stalls and…
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This fascinating, atmospheric Shiva temple, 8km northeast of Mt Abu in Achalgarh (off the road to Guru Shikhar), boasts a number of diverting features,…
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Down off the road to Abu Road, 8km south of Mt Abu town, a small stream flows from the mouth of a marble cow, giving this shrine its name (gaumukh means…
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
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The white-clad people around town are studying at Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University. This organisation teaches that all religions lead to God and that…
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The highlight of this small, seldom-visited museum is the sculpture gallery, with works from the ancient town of Chandravati, 7km from Mt Abu, dating from…
Nearby Mt Abu attractions
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Scenic Nakki Lake, the town’s focus, is one of Mt Abu’s biggest attractions. It’s so named because, according to legend, it was scooped out by a god using…
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Free tours are available at the Universal Peace Hall, including an introduction to the philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris.
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This natural rock formation is said to look like a toad sitting by the lake, about to hop in.
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The 14th-century Raghunath Temple stands near Nakki Lake’s southern shore.
5. Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
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The white-clad people around town are studying at Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University. This organisation teaches that all religions lead to God and that…
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The highlight of this small, seldom-visited museum is the sculpture gallery, with works from the ancient town of Chandravati, 7km from Mt Abu, dating from…
7. World Renewal Spiritual Museum
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Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University runs the World Renewal Spiritual Museum in the town centre.
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Northeast of the market area, this British-era church (c 1834) is passed on the way to the Delwara temples.