Rajasthan’s Most Popular Winter Annual Festival in Mount Abu

Rajasthan famous in world for having great history of valor, patriotism for motherland. Rajasthan is also

know for its rich and diverse culture to show case this rich unique and diverse culture Rajasthan Tourism

department organises festivals every month and year. So this is about Rajasthan’s Most popular winter

festival organises at Mount Abu every year.

Details of Rajasthan’s Most Popular Winter Annual Festival.

1 : Schedule Date, Time and Place

Start Date  : 29 December 2018.

End Date   : 30 December 2018.

Location : Mount Abu.

2: How to reach Mount Abu

By Air :

Nearest Airport to Mount Abu is Udaipur – Mahanara Pratap AirPort code UDR. You can take flights to

Udaipur from all over the India and world. Second nearest airport is Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabha Patel

International. Code is AMD. From these locations you can take taxis to reach Mount Abu.

By Train:

Abu Road Railway station is nearest Railway station to Mount Abu which connect this the only hill station of

Rajasthan with the India by rail network. Nearest Railway station to Mount Abu name and code is Abu Railway Road

and the Railway code of Mount Abu is ABR.

By Bus

Both private and government bus services are there to connect Mount Abu the only hill station of Rajasthan with

other states.

3: Top Trains for Mount Abu from Delhi.

BE BHUJ EXP – 14321

Travel Days from Delhi – Monday Wednesday and Friday.

Schedule Departure Time – 11:50 AM.

Travel Time – 13:23 Hours.

Fare – Rs. 385 for SL, 1050 for 3AC

DEE RJT EXP – 19580

Travel Days from Delhi – Only Friday.

Schedule Departure Time- 13:20 PM

Travel Time – 13:23 Hours.

Fare – Rs. 385 for SL, 1050 for 3AC

Ashram Express – 12916

Travel Days from Delhi – Daily.

Schedule Departure Time – 15:20 PM.

Travel Time – 12:30 Hours.

Fare – Rs. 415 for SL, 1100 for 3AC

ADI SJ RAJDHANI – 12958

Travel Days from Delhi : Daily.

Schedule Departure Time:19:55 PM.

Travel Time : 10:00 Hours.

Fare : 1835 for 3AC Dynamic Fare is active for this train.

Yoga Express – 19032

Travel Days from Delhi – Daily.

Schedule Departure Time- 21:25 PM.

Travel Time – 14:15 Hours.

Fare – Rs. 385 for SL, 1060 for 3AC.

4: Highlights of Winter Festival at Mount Abu

You will get here a rare combination of Cultural Vibrancy, Stunning Handicrafts, delicious food and last but not

least the scenic view of Lake, mountain and desert. From all the cities of the Rajasthan performers and craftsman

are joining this festival.

It culminates at the Nakki Lake with the ‘Deepdaan’ ceremony in the evening, where hundreds of diyas

(earthen lamps) are set afloat in the water as a form of respect.

Events happening in this Winter Festival of Rajasthan

• Kite Flying.
• Rowing competitions.
• Poetry reading sessions.
• Cricket. This is the only festival of the Rajasthan where cricket is the part.

5: Best Time to Visit Mount Abu

December –  Average Low Temperature – 5.1°C, Average High Temperature – 19.2°C.

January – Average Low Temperature – 4.5°C, Average High Temperature – 17.3°C.

February – Average Low Temperature – 6.8°C, Average High Temperature – 20.4°C.

6: Places to See in Mount Abu

1. Nakki Lake.
2. Dilwara Temples.
3. Toad Rock.
4. Honeymoon Points.

7: Places to see in Mount Abu for 1 day Trip

• Guru Shikhar –  This 1,722m-high peak in the Arbuda Mountains features a temple & an observatory at its summit.
• Peace Park –  Serene destination offering a scenic garden with many plant species, plus spiritual teachings.
• Achalgarh Fort – Imposing, 15th-century military fort featuring battlement walls, sweeping views & adjacent temples.
• Dilwara Temples – Elaborately carved temples dating from the 11th century & dedicated to five Trithankaras (saints).
• Nakki Lake -Sacred lake in the mountains surrounded by lush trees & rock formations offers boating & picnicking.
• Toad Rock – A toadlike rock formation distinguishes this rocky lookout point with Nakki Lake views.
• Arbuda Devi Temple – This clifftop temple made of rock has its shrine inside a cave & is accessed by 365 steep stairs.