Delhi to Mount-abu

Delhi to Abu Road is a route often taken up by buses. There is a total of four buses daily from operators such as RSRTC and Gujarat Travels. The starting fare for this journey is INR 1048, and the amount of time taken is approximately 14 hours and 27 minutes. The first bus leaves from Delhi by 3:30 PM whereas the last one leaves at 12:38 AM. From Abu Road, the best option to travel uphill to Mount Abu is by taking one of the several available cabs.

Buses are also often taken from Ahmedabad after taking a 1 and a half hour flight from Delhi. These buses are mostly state transport buses that travel around 231 kilometres at INR 418 and allow you to reach Mount Abu after a comfortable 5 hours and 45-minute journey. The cheapest way to travel is also through a bus. The first of these is by taking one from Delhi at INR 1400 and reaching Abu Road In 13 hours after which a bus plying to Mount Abu at INR 350 can be taken. This adds up the total fare to INR 1750.

Available Bus Options

While there are no direct flights from Delhi to Mount Abu, which is at least 633 kilometres of distance by air, this method of travelling is much preferred as the time taken to travel is considerably lesser than the other methods. The closest airport to the hill station of Mount Abu is the Udaipur Airport, which is approximately 210 kilometres away whereas the nearest international airport is the Ahmedabad International Airport.

The fastest way to travel between Delhi and Mount Abu is through the New Delhi to Udaipur flights which cost around INR 2000. From Udaipur, several cabs and buses are available that travel till Mount Abu. A famously taken method is through the State Transport Bus from Udaipur to Mount Abu, which transports individuals at the rate of INR 300 in just four and a half hours.

The distance by road from Delhi to Mount Abu is a staggering 739 kilometres, which is a long journey. The journey is pretty smooth sailing as most of it includes National Highways or well- constructed roads that do not hinder smooth driving. Taxis are a preferred method of travel as they provide all the comforts of a private car journey while excluding the long tiring drive. While many cab operators and taxis travel this route every day, the fare is as high as INR 10000 to INR 15000 one way, which is not feasible for most unless it is a big group. However, taxis are the most common way of travelling from Abu Road to Mount Abu, which is a short ride and is used by individuals going to Abu Road by bus or train. This taxi fare is also considerably less at just INR 378.

Initially, individuals will take the National Highway 48 (NH48) after they leave Delhi. From here, join the National Highway 58 (NH58) and then exit through the Jaipur Bypass. Till here you will have to dodge several trucks, but after the bypass, the road is smooth and even gets wider. Till Kishangarh, the route to Mount Abu is the same for everyone, after which there are three possible ways that join at Abu Road.

The Routes That Can Be Taken

Route 1

The first route is via Chittahrgarh- Udaipur which is also called the National Highway 79. This route is often considered as the best route as the roads are well made and have an abundance of facilities. However, it is a slightly longer route than the others.

Route 2

Route 2 takes you through the Rajasanand- Udaipur road which is also called the National Highway 8. The roads via this route are two lane roads which are not divided in the middle. Additionally, the road has several ups and downs and bends that need to be driven through with an expert hand. Hence, this route may not be for those looking to drive smoothly or for beginners. However, it does provide a challenge.

Route 3

The 3rd route is the one that goes through the Pali- Sirohi roads or more commonly known as National Highway 14 (NH14). This route is the most direct route to Mount Abu from Delhi and has proved to be an efficient way to reaching your destination.

All these routes eventually join at Abu Road which is at a distance of 27 kilometres from Mount Abu. The drive from here is a pleasant one and takes only half an hour to 40 minutes. The uphill road is lined with dense trees and unparalleled scenery with the occasional langur spotting that would keep you entertained. On the end of this road, you are likely to reach your destination- Mount Abu.

Eateries on the Way

Eateries on the way to Mount Abu from Delhi include an abundance of Café Coffee Days, Maharaja Restaurant, Thali House, the Maggi Shop, Dawat, Zaika Restaurant and several Dhabas that are open throughout the night and day.