Standing alone and tall overlooking Rajasthan’s golden sand dunes is Mount Abu, home to gleaming lakes, verdant forests and fine waterfalls. Rightly called ‘an oasis in the desert’, the hill station provides solace from the state’s notoriously high temperatures in summer and acts as a perfect weekend break for those in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Whether it is Mount Abu’s mythological connections, striking architecture, sheer serenity or the famous, lip-smacking dal-baati-churma calling you, it’s time to plan a trip soon.
With constant pleasant temperatures, travellers visit Mount Abu throughout the year. However, the winter months of November to February are the best time to visit the hill station. During these months, you can explore outdoor activities such as a hot air balloon ride or kite flying, apart from enjoying low temperatures. The monsoon season works its own magic on the charming hill station – imagine taking a walk in the clouds with a lush green carpet under your feet. During summer, the welcoming temperature in Mount Abu is a stark contrast to that of the rest of the state.
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November to February:
Winter brings enjoyable day temperatures of around 25 degrees Celsius that fall to around 12 degrees Celsius at night. Plan a trek to Guru Shikhar (over 1,700m above the sea level) – the highest peak in the Aravali range – and literally jump into Mother Nature’s lap. If you want to be a part of the Winter Festival in Mount Abu, plan your visit in December (29th to 31st). The pretty hill station comes alive with folk music, dance performances, rowing competitions, cricket tournaments, poetry reading, hot air balloon rides and many other fun activities. This festival gives you the perfect peek into Rajasthan’s colourful culture and traditions and famed hospitality. Don’t miss the dazzling fireworks and innumerable diyas set afloat on Nakki Lake as part of the celebrations.
March to June:
During the summer months, day temperatures generally do not cross 33 degrees Celsius and nights remain cool. Add a memorable chapter to your trip by being a part of the two-day Summer Festival (held during Buddha Poornima), offering you the perfect chance to witness a medley of folk performances, cultural activities and adventurous competitions. The highlight of the event, apart from the gorgeous fireworks on the last day, is the boat race on Nakki Lake. Make sure you capture all the colours and festive spirit with your camera.
July to September:
During monsoons, Mount Abu defines serenity. The hill station is covered by a velvety green carpet with peaks donning misty veils. With pleasing temperatures (around 25 degrees Celsius) and mediocre rainfall, the hill station is an ideal choice for travellers. Mount Abu during rains is perfect for those seeking dreamy nature walks, scenic landscapes and a tête-à-tête with themselves. Don’t forget to try some mouth-watering malai rabdi Mount Abu is famous for.
When in Mount Abu, make sure you visit the famous Dilwara Temples, the architecture of which has been compared with that of the Taj Mahal. This sacred Jain temple has some of the best marble carvings you would have ever seen.
The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Udaipur Airport (around 200kms away). To grab the cheapest air tickets to Udaipur, set a Price Alert and we’ll let you know when to book your flights.
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Best time to book your flight to Mount AbuIf you are an early planner, book your air tickets around 19 weeks months in advance to get the cheapest fares to Udaipur. For those who like to take their time to book vacations, the best period to get value-for-money flights is around 10 weeks months before the departure.
Note: The best time to book data refers to the price paid against the average price for return flights for 1 person to Udaipur from across India during the time period 1st January 2015 – 31st December 2016.
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