Plan the complete Udaipur to Mount Abu road trip with the best route, day-by-day itinerary, toll and fuel costs, road conditions, places to visit, food stops, stay options, and self-drive tips. The Udaipur to Mount Abu distance by road is roughly 165 km, and the drive takes about 3.5 hours depending on when you leave Udaipur and how long you linger at viewpoints along the way. This is one of the shortest hill-station drives in Rajasthan, which is exactly what makes it so popular as a weekend escape, you can have breakfast beside Lake Pichola and be sipping chai in the cool Aravalli air by early afternoon.
The recommended route runs along NH27 through Pindwara before turning toward Abu Road, where the final 27 km climb winds up into the hills to Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, sitting at 1,220 metres in the Aravalli Range. Unlike the longer approaches from Gujarat, this drive is short enough to keep entirely to daylight hours, so you arrive with most of the afternoon free for sightseeing. It pairs the heritage and lake scenery of Udaipur with the forests, temples, and panoramic viewpoints of Mount Abu in a single relaxed itinerary. If you want to stretch the trip into a wider Aravalli loop, you can continue with the Udaipur to Ranakpur road trip or the Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh road trip.
The best route from Udaipur to Mount Abu stays on the NH27 highway through Pindwara, then branches toward Abu Road for the climb into the Aravalli hills.
✔ Fastest route as per Google Maps, currently via Gogunda due to an NH27 closure.
✔ Well-maintained NH27 highway for most of the drive.
✔ Short, scenic hill climb from Abu Road into Mount Abu.
Overall: Very Good
Udaipur to Mount Abu via NH 27. FASTag is mandatory on this stretch.
Quick overview of your 2-day road trip
Start your Udaipur to Mount Abu road trip with a relaxed morning departure because the drive is only about 3.5 hours, there's no need for a pre-dawn start. Aim to leave Udaipur by 7 AM so you clear the city's lake-side traffic and join NH27 with the road open ahead of you. The first half of the drive rolls through gentle plains and small Rajasthan towns; many travellers stop near Pindwara for a quick chai or breakfast before the landscape begins to lift. As you near Abu Road the air cools noticeably, and the final 27 km hill climb winds through forested Aravalli slopes, with valley views opening on either side.
Reach Mount Abu by noon and check into your hotel. Head first to the Dilwara Jain Temples, open to non-Jain visitors from noon to 5 PM, so an early-afternoon arrival gives you a comfortable window to take in what are widely considered the finest marble temples in India. Follow that with lunch, then give the evening to Nakki Lake, Mount Abu's lively town centre with boating, cafés, and lakeside walks, and then Toad Rock. Before dusk, drive up to Sunset Point for panoramic views over the Aravalli Range as the sun drops behind the plains. Round off the day with a stroll through Mount Abu's local market for handicrafts and souvenirs, before settling in for dinner.
Stop for rabri at Dayalbhai Rabriwale Bhawani in Abu Road, a local favourite on the way up.
Give Day 2 to Mount Abu's hilltop and fort attractions. Set off by around 8 AM toward Guru Shikhar, the highest peak in the Aravalli Range at 1,722 metres. Going early rewards you with clear, haze-free views before the late-morning sun flattens them out. The scenic road up takes roughly 30–40 minutes from town, and a short climb of about 300 steps at the top leads to the Guru Dattatreya Temple and sweeping views across hills, plains, and horizon.
On the way back, stop at Achalgarh Fort, a 14th-century Rajput fort with a Shiva temple and carved pillars that sits conveniently between Guru Shikhar and the town and rarely draws a crowd. Return for a relaxed lunch, then spend the warm part of the afternoon at Peace Park, a quiet Brahma Kumaris meditation garden with shaded walking paths and valley views. As the day cools, finish at Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point), it is a calmer alternative to Sunset Point with equally wide views of the plains and far fewer people before heading back, or onward to your next Rajasthan stop.
Trevor's Tank
A few kilometers from Mount Abu's temples and viewpoints sits a reservoir where wild marsh crocodiles still bask on the rocks - Trevor's Tank, built by a British officer on land gifted by the Maharaja of Sirohi. No ticket, no crowd, just the Aravalli forest at its quietest.
This map shows the recommended Udaipur to Mount Abu road trip route via 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.
✓ Travellers already in Udaipur wanting to add a quick hill-station break.
✓ Couples and families after a short, scenic southern-Rajasthan drive.
✓ First-time self-drive travelers who prefer a short, low-stress route.
✓ Anyone combining Udaipur's lakes and palaces with Mount Abu's cool Aravalli views.
✓ One of the shortest lake-to-hills drives in Rajasthan.
✓ Scenery shifts from Udaipur's plains to cool Aravalli forest in hours.
✓ Easy daylight drive, no night hill-driving required.
✓ Connects naturally into the Ahmedabad to Mount Abu road trip and wider Aravalli circuit.
Yes. Most of the route runs on the well-maintained NH27 highway, and the only demanding stretch is the 27 km hill climb from Abu Road to Mount Abu, which has curves but a good road surface. With a daytime start it's one of the easier self-drive routes in Rajasthan.
The drive covers about 165 km and usually takes around 3.5 hours, slightly more with stops. Because it's short, many travelers do it as a half-day drive and keep the afternoon free for sightseeing in Mount Abu.
Night driving on this route is generally safe on the highway sections, but it is not recommended to drive the Abu Road to Mount Abu hill road late at night. The road has several curves and limited lighting in some stretches, so daytime driving is more comfortable.
The fastest route is via NH27 through Pindwara to Abu Road, then the hill climb to Mount Abu. A longer, scenic alternative loops through Nathdwara, Eklingji, and Rajsamand for temple and lake stops.
Yes. NH27 has multiple toll plazas, totaling approximately ₹570 one way for a standard car, and fuel stations are available near Udaipur's outskirts, Pindwara, and Abu RoaYes. NH27 has multiple toll plazas, totaling approximately ₹570 one way for a standard car, and fuel stations are available near Udaipur's outskirts, Pindwara, and Abu Road.Yes. NH27 has multiple toll plazas, totaling approximately ₹570 one way for a standard car, and fuel stations are available near Udaipur's outskirts, Pindwara, and Abu Road.
The road from Abu Road to Mount Abu is a hill road with several curves as it climbs into the Aravalli hills. However, the gradient is manageable and the road surface is generally good, making it suitable for most cars.
The Dilwara Jain Temples open to non-Jain visitors from 12 PM to 5 PM. Arriving in Mount Abu by early afternoon on Day 1 gives you a comfortable window before they close.
October to March offers the most pleasant weather for sightseeing. Summers are popular for escaping the heat, while monsoon brings green hills but slippery roads on the climb.
Yes. It pairs easily with Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur, or Chittorgarh for a longer southern-Rajasthan circuit, and connects onward toward the Ahmedabad to Mount Abu route.
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