Plan a complete Ahmedabad to Mount Abu road trip with the best route, day-by-day itinerary, toll costs, road conditions, fuel estimate, places to visit, food stops, stay options, and self-drive tips. The Ahmedabad to Mount Abu distance by road is approximately 228 km, and the drive takes around 5 hours depending on your departure time and traffic. The recommended route follows the Ahmedabad–Mehsana–Palanpur highway, then NH27 to Abu Road. It is a divided multi-lane road for almost the entire way, with regular fuel stations and food stops, before the final 27 km hill climb to Mount Abu. Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station and sits at 1,220 metres above sea level in the Aravalli Range. You leave Ahmedabad on the flat Gujarat plains and reach cool, forested hills by late morning. The drive is ideal for a 2-day Mount Abu itinerary and leads you to the Dilwara Jain Temples, Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar (the highest peak in the Aravallis) and Achalgarh Fort. If you're planning a longer Rajasthan circuit, you can extend this route into the Ahmedabad to Udaipur road trip.
The best route from Ahmedabad to Mount Abu runs north through Mehsana and Palanpur, then joins NH27 to Abu Road. From there, a 27 km ghat road climbs into Mount Abu.
✔ Divided multi-lane highway almost all the way to Abu Road.
✔ Frequent fuel stops and rest plazas en route.
✔Scenic, well-maintained hill climb into Mount Abu.
Overall: Good
Ahmedabad to Mount Abu via the Mehsana–Palanpur highway and NH 27. FASTag is mandatory on this stretch.
Quick overview of your 2-day road trip
Start your Ahmedabad to Mount Abu road trip early, the ideal departure time is 6:00–7:00 AM to clear Ahmedabad's city stretch before traffic builds. Once you hit the Mehsana highway, the driving becomes smooth and fast with wide roads and good lane discipline. Most travelers take a breakfast break around Mehsana or Palanpur, which are the two main food and fuel stops on this stretch. After Palanpur, the landscape starts to shift. The Aravalli foothills become visible, and the air noticeably cools as you approach Abu Road. From Abu Road, the final 27 km hill climb to Mount Abu is one of the best parts of the drive, winding roads through forested Aravalli hillsides, with glimpses of valleys on both sides. Reach Mount Abu by late morning or early afternoon and check into your hotel. Head straight to the Dilwara Jain Temples before they close to non-Jain visitors at 5 PM — entry opens at noon, so arriving by early afternoon gives you a comfortable window to take in temples widely considered among the finest examples of marble craftsmanship in India. Follow this with a relaxed evening at Nakki Lake. The lake area is Mount Abu's main town center, with cafés, boating, and lakeside walks. Later in the evening, head to Sunset Point before dusk for panoramic views over the Aravalli Range as the sun sets over the plains below.
Stop for rabri at Dayalbhai Rabriwale Bhawani in Abu Road, a local favourite on the way up.
Day 2 of your Mount Abu itinerary is best spent exploring the hilltop and fort attractions. Start by 7:30–8 AM with a drive to Guru Shikhar, the highest peak in the entire Aravalli Range at 1,722 metres above sea level,arriving early gets you clear, haze-free views before the late-morning sun washes them out. The road to Guru Shikhar is scenic and takes about 30–40 minutes from Mount Abu town. At the top, a short climb of around 300 steps leads to the Guru Dattatreya Temple and sweeping panoramic views of the Aravalli hills, plains, and horizon. On your way back from Guru Shikhar, stop at Achalgarh Fort, a 14th-century Rajput fort with a Shiva temple, carved pillars, and views of the surrounding hills. The fort is en route between Guru Shikhar and Mount Abu town and is rarely crowded, making it a relaxed stop. Return to town for lunch, and spend the afternoon at Peace Park, a quiet green meditation garden run by the Brahma Kumaris with walking paths and views of the valley. In the evening, visit Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point), a quieter alternative to Sunset Point with equally beautiful views of the plains below and far fewer crowds.
Trevor's Tank
Nakki Lake and Sunset Point get the crowds from Ahmedabad. Few people keep driving past them. Head about 5 km out of town and the Aravallis get much quieter at Trevor's Tank. It's a small forest reservoir where mugger crocodiles sun themselves on the boulders and peafowl wander along the edge of the water. A British engineer named Trevor dammed it on land given by the Sirohi royal family. Today it's a calm stop for anyone who wants to see Abu's forest side rather than its bazaar.
This map shows the recommended Ahmedabad to Mount Abu road trip route along the Mehsana–Palanpur highway and NH 27. Distances and travel times are approximate and intended for planning reference. The live map below reflects current traffic, so its time estimate may differ slightly. For live navigation or to start from a different point, open this route directly in Google Maps.
✓ Families and couples looking for a cool weekend escape from Gujarat.
✓ First-time self-drive travelers wanting an easy, beginner-friendly route.
✓ Friends seeking a short hill-station getaway with a scenic drive.
✓ Summer travelers wanting to escape Ahmedabad's heat in cooler hills.
✓ One of the easiest hill-station drives from Gujarat to Rajasthan.
✓ Landscape shifts from flat plains to cool Aravalli hills in hours.
✓ Perfect mix of highway comfort, heritage temples, and lake views.
✓ Mount Abu connects further into the Udaipur to Mount Abu road trip.
Yes. This road trip is suitable for first-time self-drive travelers because most of the route is on well-maintained highways. The only challenging section is the 27 km hill road from Abu Road to Mount Abu, which has curves but is well maintained.
Yes. The drive takes around 5 hours, so it can easily be completed in a single day. However, many travelers prefer staying one or two nights in Mount Abu to explore the hill station comfortably.
Yes, fuel stations are available at several points along the route, including Himatnagar, Idar, Ambaji, and Abu Road, so finding petrol or diesel during the drive is usually not a problem.
Yes. Because the distance is short and the roads are good, the Ahmedabad to Mount Abu road trip is one of the best weekend getaways from Gujarat. Travelers can comfortably complete the drive and explore the hill station in 2 days.
Dilwara Jain Temples are open to non-Jain visitors from 12 PM to 5 PM. Plan to arrive in Mount Abu by early afternoon on Day 1 so you have a comfortable window before closing.
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range at 1,722 metres, located about 15 km from Mount Abu town. A short climb of around 300 steps leads to a temple at the summit with panoramic views, best visited early morning before 8 AM for clear skies.
Toll charges for a standard car are approximately ₹200 to ₹400 one way on the Mehsana–Palanpur route, across 2-3 toll plazas. FASTag is mandatory on national highways.
October to March offers the most comfortable weather for sightseeing. April to June is popular for escaping Ahmedabad's heat, while monsoon (July–September) brings green hills but requires caution on the hill road.
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