Udaipur Mount Abu Tour Packages from Ahmedabad
One loop from your doorstep: up the Palanpur road to Mount Abu, across the Aravallis to the lakes of Udaipur, and home down NH 48 past Shamlaji – no road driven twice.
Udaipur and Mount Abu are the two Rajasthan names Ahmedabad families ask us about most, and they fit together better than most people realise. The three towns form a rough triangle: Ahmedabad to Mount Abu is about 225 km, Mount Abu to Udaipur about 165 km, and Udaipur back to Ahmedabad about 260 km. Drive it as a loop and every leg is four to five hours or less, every stretch of road is new, and you get Rajasthan's only hill station and its prettiest lake city in one trip of three to five nights.
This page is about that combination only. It covers which way round to drive the loop and why it matters, the trains that now make part of the trip car-free (including the two Vande Bharat services on the Udaipur line, as of November 2026), what Udaipur Mount Abu tour packages from Ahmedabad cost by hotel class, three day-wise plans, the Dilwara and Ranakpur temple rules, the Gujarati weekend rush at Abu, and how we slow the trip down for grandparents. For the wider state – Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur – see our Rajasthan guide from Ahmedabad.
Updated November 2026 by the Vibrant Holidays team, Ahmedabad.
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What an Udaipur and Mount Abu package from Ahmedabad costs
Our Rajasthan packages currently start at ₹6,500 per person, with 24 on sale today. The bands below are indicative per-person land prices on twin sharing for a family of four travelling in one Innova Crysta. They include hotels with breakfast, the private car with driver from your home in Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar and back, fuel, tolls, parking, Rajasthan permit tax for the Gujarat vehicle and the driver's allowance. Your quote will name every hotel; these ranges only help you judge any quote you receive.
| Trip | Standard (3-star) | Deluxe (4-star / lake-view) | Premium (5-star / palace hotel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights: 1 Mount Abu + 2 Udaipur | ₹10,500 – 14,000 | ₹15,500 – 21,000 | ₹30,000 – 52,000 |
| 4 nights: 2 Mount Abu + 2 Udaipur | ₹13,000 – 17,000 | ₹19,500 – 27,000 | ₹38,000 – 65,000 |
| 5 nights: Mount Abu, Ranakpur or Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur | ₹16,000 – 21,000 | ₹24,000 – 33,000 | ₹48,000 – 82,000 |
- Couples pay more per head: the car costs the same with two people or four, so a couple in a sedan usually lands 15–25% above these figures.
- Season moves the price: Diwali week, Christmas to New Year and the Gujarat summer vacation run 25–40% higher; July to mid-September weekdays are the cheapest of the year.
- Extra on the ground: City Palace and Kumbhalgarh tickets, the Lake Pichola boat, the Karni Mata ropeway, Nakki Lake boating, the evening dance show at Bagore ki Haveli, Ranakpur's entry fee for visitors, Mount Abu's small municipal entry fee collected at the barrier below town, lunches, dinners and tips.
- Train instead of car: if you take the train one way, we price a local car in Rajasthan for the middle of the trip and the figures usually drop by ₹1,500 – 3,000 per person.
The loop: distances and which way round to drive it
| Leg | About | Drive time | Road and stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad – Mount Abu | 225 km | 4 – 4½ h | Mehsana and Palanpur to Abu Road, then a 28 km ghat up the hill; Ambaji is a 45-minute detour |
| Mount Abu – Udaipur | 165 km | 3½ – 4 h | Down the ghat, Pindwara, then the four-lane highway through the Aravallis |
| Mount Abu – Ranakpur | 170 km | 4 h | Via Sirohi and Sanderao; the last hour is a quiet valley road |
| Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh | 50 km | 1½ h | Winding hill road; easy in daylight |
| Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur | 85 km | 2½ h | Via Kelwara; Eklingji or Haldighati can be added |
| Udaipur – Ahmedabad | 260 km | 4½ – 5 h | NH 48 via Kherwara, Shamlaji and Himmatnagar; Kesariyaji (Rishabhdev) sits on the highway |
Mount Abu first (our usual advice)
Go up via Palanpur, cross to Udaipur, return on NH 48. The hill drive comes when everyone is fresh, Udaipur's evening lights and boat rides are saved for the end, and the drive home is the straighter, wider highway. Families who want Ambaji darshan put it on the first morning.
Udaipur first
Makes sense when you want Shrinathji darshan at Nathdwara early in the trip, when you are taking the train to Udaipur, or when your dates would otherwise land you in Mount Abu on a Saturday night. Return via Abu Road and Palanpur.
Timing your Abu nights around the weekend
Mount Abu is the nearest hill station for most of Gujarat, and on Saturdays it fills with cars from Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Palanpur and beyond. Nakki Lake becomes a queue, Sunset Point is shoulder to shoulder and the ghat road jams on Sunday afternoon as everyone heads home. A Sunday or weekday night in Abu is far calmer and often cheaper. If your trip runs Thursday to Monday, we usually place Udaipur over the weekend and Abu on Sunday and Monday, or the other way round when Udaipur is hosting a wedding-season rush.
By train: the Vande Bharat to Udaipur and Abu Road on the Delhi line
Train timings below were checked in November 2026. Railways revise them often, so we confirm on the day of booking.
- Surat – Udaipur Vande Bharat (26903 / 26904): regular service since early October 2026. It leaves Asarwa at about 9.30 am, also stops at Maninagar at about 8.40 am, and reaches Udaipur City at about 1.40 pm. The return leaves Udaipur about 3.35 pm and is at Asarwa about 7.25 pm. It does not run on Tuesdays. This is the most useful train for a holiday from Ahmedabad: you reach Udaipur for lunch and are home for dinner.
- Udaipur – Asarwa Vande Bharat (26963 / 26964): started in February 2026. It is timed for Udaipur residents: Udaipur at about 6.10 am to Asarwa about 10.25 am, and Asarwa about 5.45 pm to Udaipur about 10 pm. Useful if you want a full working day in Ahmedabad before leaving. Also not on Tuesdays.
- Other trains to Udaipur: several expresses from Asarwa take about 4 to 6 hours, with fewer AC chair-car seats. Halts include Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur and Zawar.
- Abu Road: on the busy Ahmedabad–Delhi line, with dozens of trains a day from Kalupur and Sabarmati taking roughly 2½ to 4 hours for about 160 km. The Sabarmati – Jodhpur Vande Bharat stops at Abu Road too. From the station it is about 28 km, 45 minutes to an hour, up to Mount Abu.
The car-free version: Vande Bharat to Udaipur, a Rajasthan car from Udaipur station through Ranakpur or straight to Mount Abu, then a train home from Abu Road. Nobody drives the long legs, and the car is only needed for the middle of the trip. It suits couples and families of three; for four or more with luggage and grandparents, the door-to-door car from Ahmedabad is usually simpler.
Three itineraries from Ahmedabad
3 nights / 4 days – the short loop
- Day 1: Leave home by 6.30 am; tea stop near Palanpur; reach Mount Abu by late morning. Dilwara temples after noon, Nakki Lake boating and Sunset Point.
- Day 2: Guru Shikhar at 9 am before the parking fills; down the ghat and on to Udaipur by mid-afternoon. Sunset from Ambrai Ghat or a lake boat.
- Day 3: City Palace in the morning, Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh Sagar, Karni Mata ropeway in the evening; Bagore ki Haveli show at 7 pm.
- Day 4: Optional early Eklingji darshan; drive home on NH 48 with Kesariyaji and Shamlaji stops.
4 nights / 5 days – a slower family loop
- Day 1: Ahmedabad – Ambaji darshan – Mount Abu; evening walk round Nakki Lake.
- Day 2: Dilwara, Peace Park, Achalgarh and the Achaleshwar Mahadev temple, Guru Shikhar; back at the hotel by tea time.
- Day 3: Trevor's Tank in the wildlife sanctuary for children who like birds, Toad Rock, Honeymoon Point; free afternoon.
- Day 4: Drive to Udaipur; lake boat to Jag Mandir at sunset.
- Day 5: City Palace by 9.30 am, lunch, then home by evening via Shamlaji.
5 nights / 6 days – with Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh
- Days 1–2: Mount Abu as above, two nights.
- Day 3: Drive to Ranakpur, arriving before noon so you are in the queue when visitors are admitted; afternoon in the Adinath temple; on to Kumbhalgarh for the evening light-and-sound show. Overnight near the fort.
- Day 4: Walk a section of the fort wall early, then drive to Udaipur by lunch. Evening at Fateh Sagar.
- Day 5: City Palace, the vintage car collection, Shilpgram for children, boat ride.
- Day 6: Nathdwara for a morning darshan slot if wanted (an extra 1½ hours), then home.
All of these are private trips on your own dates with your own car and driver; extended families travel as a private group, usually with a Tempo Traveller. Change the order, drop a sight or add a night – nothing is fixed.
Dilwara and Ranakpur: temple rules to know before you go
Checked in November 2026; temple trusts change hours for festivals and Paryushan, so we reconfirm close to your date.
| Dilwara, Mount Abu | Ranakpur (Chaumukha Adinath) | |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor hours | About 12 noon to 5–6 pm for non-Jain visitors; mornings are kept for Jain worship | About 12 noon to 5 pm for visitors; mornings for worship |
| Entry | Free | Fee for visitors (about ₹100 for Indians), free for those coming to worship |
| Phones and cameras | Not allowed inside; deposited at the counter | Rules have varied; photography inside is restricted, so ask at the gate |
| Dress | Shoulders and knees covered; no shorts | Same; scarves or wraps sometimes lent at the gate |
| Leather | Belts, wallets and bags left outside | Not allowed inside |
| Other | Shoes off; women in their monthly cycle are asked not to enter, as at many Jain temples | Same practice; the marble floor is cool even in summer |
- Plan around noon: the visitor window is why Abu sightseeing starts with Guru Shikhar or Achalgarh in the morning and reaches Dilwara after lunch.
- Jain families: those coming for puja can enter earlier in proper puja clothes; the bhojanshalas at both temples serve Jain meals at fixed times, and we build those times into the plan.
- Guide: Dilwara has guided walk-throughs inside; the carving of the Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi ceilings makes far more sense with someone pointing at it.
Mount Abu and Udaipur: what to see and what to skip
Mount Abu (about 1,220 m)
- Nakki Lake: boating and the lakeside walk; go in the morning on weekends.
- Guru Shikhar (about 1,720 m): the highest point in the Aravallis; the car reaches a parking area and roughly 300 steps lead to the Dattatreya temple. Seniors can stop at the halfway viewpoint.
- Adhar Devi (Arbuda Devi): a cave temple reached by about 350 steps; skip it with knee problems.
- Achalgarh: Achaleshwar Mahadev and the Jain temples on the hill above.
- Sunset Point: pleasant on a weekday, crowded on Saturdays; Honeymoon Point is the quieter alternative.
- Peace Park and the Brahma Kumaris campus: calm gardens that older visitors enjoy.
Udaipur
- City Palace: two to three hours of courtyards and stairs; start by 9.30 am.
- Lake Pichola boat: the sunset slot sells out in season; book the morning of the day.
- Fateh Sagar and Saheliyon ki Bari: easy, flat and good with children.
- Karni Mata ropeway and Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace): the two best views of the lakes.
- Bagore ki Haveli dance show: one hour of Rajasthani folk dance at about 7 pm.
- Skip if short of time: the wax and crystal museums; the queue time rarely earns its place on a two-day stay.
Seasons, Diwali and winter crowds
| Period | Mount Abu | Udaipur | Our advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | Clear, 15–28°C | Warm days | Good value before Diwali |
| Diwali vacation (5–25 Nov 2026 for Gujarat schools; Diwali on 8 Nov) | Busiest weeks of the year | Very busy | Book 6–8 weeks ahead; avoid arriving on Bestu Varas |
| Late Nov – Feb | Cold nights, close to freezing in late Dec–Jan | 8–25°C, ideal | Heaters in Abu rooms; Christmas–New Year is peak |
| March | Pleasant | Warm; Holi weekend busy | Quiet weekdays, fair prices |
| April – June | 20–33°C, the escape from Gujarat heat | Hot, 38–42°C | Do Abu for two nights, Udaipur only at dawn and dusk, or skip it |
| July – September | Clouds, fog and green ghats | Lakes fill, misty hills | Lowest prices; drive the ghat only in daylight |
The pattern we see every year: when Gujarat goes on holiday, Mount Abu fills first because it is closest. In Diwali week some families spend more time in traffic below Nakki Lake than at the lake. If your dates are fixed to the vacation, put Abu at the end of Diwali week rather than the start, or travel in the second half of the vacation when most families are back home.
Food, hotels and pacing for Gujarati families and grandparents
Gujarati and Jain food
- Mount Abu's market around Nakki Lake is lined with Gujarati thali restaurants and farsan shops, and Dilwara has a Jain bhojanshala. Food is easier here than almost anywhere outside Gujarat.
- Udaipur has Gujarati and Rajasthani thalis in the old city and near Chetak Circle; dal-baati-churma and gatte ki sabzi are worth trying once.
- For chauvihar and Jain meals we write the requirement on each hotel voucher, including an early dinner before sunset.
- Carry theplas and khakhra for the drive; highway dhabas between Pindwara and Udaipur are fine for tea, less so for Jain food.
Choosing hotels
- Mount Abu: near Nakki Lake for walking access, or on the quieter roads towards Sunset Point for space and parking. Ask for a room heater from November to February.
- Udaipur: a lake-view room in the old city is atmospheric but lanes are narrow and cars stop short; newer areas around Fateh Sagar and the Ambamata side give parking, lifts and easier access.
Pacing for seniors
- One drive a day, finishing by sunset; the Abu ghat is easy in daylight and tiring at night.
- Choose hotels with lifts; we check this before booking, because several Udaipur havelis have only stairs.
- At Guru Shikhar, Adhar Devi and the City Palace, plan for steps; a wheelchair is not practical inside the palace.
- Bring a shawl for the cold marble floors at Dilwara in winter and comfortable slip-on footwear for temples.
Why book this trip with Vibrant Holidays
- Planned in Ahmedabad for 11 years: meet us at our C G Road office near Swastik Cross Roads, Monday to Saturday, or plan entirely on WhatsApp.
- Loop planned for your dates: we place the Abu nights away from the weekend rush where possible and time Dilwara, Ranakpur and Nathdwara to their opening hours.
- Clear quotes: hotel names, vehicle type, tolls, permit tax and driver's allowance listed, with live prices on this page.
- Jain and pure-veg meals in writing: on every voucher, with bhojanshala times built in.
- 24x7 support on tour: a WhatsApp line answered during your trip. IATA-accredited; member of TAAI, TAFI, ADTOI and IATO; recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
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How much does a Udaipur and Mount Abu tour package from Ahmedabad cost?
Our Udaipur and Mount Abu packages currently start at ₹6,500 per person for 1 nights. Most of our Udaipur and Mount Abu packages fall between ₹25,000 and ₹42,000 per person. The final cost depends on the travel month, hotel category, number of travellers and whether flights from {$from} are added. Open any package below to see exactly what is included, or ask us for a quote with flights.
How far is Mount Abu from Udaipur?
About 165 km, which takes three and a half to four hours by car down the Abu ghat to Pindwara and then on the four-lane highway through the Aravallis. That makes Mount Abu and Udaipur a natural pair: drive Ahmedabad to Abu, Abu to Udaipur, and Udaipur back to Ahmedabad without repeating any road.
Should we visit Mount Abu or Udaipur first from Ahmedabad?
We usually suggest Mount Abu first, via Palanpur, then Udaipur, returning on NH 48. The hill drive comes early and Udaipur makes a strong finish. Go Udaipur first if you are taking the Vande Bharat there, want Nathdwara early, or would otherwise be in Mount Abu on a crowded Saturday night.
How many days are enough for Udaipur and Mount Abu?
Three nights covers the essentials, with one night in Abu and two in Udaipur. Four nights gives a relaxed family pace with two nights in each. Five nights lets you add Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh between the two, which we recommend for Jain families and anyone interested in forts.
Is there a Vande Bharat train from Ahmedabad to Udaipur?
Yes, two as of November 2026. The Surat–Udaipur Vande Bharat leaves Asarwa at about 9.30 am and reaches Udaipur around 1.40 pm. The Udaipur–Asarwa Vande Bharat leaves Asarwa at about 5.45 pm and arrives around 10 pm. Neither runs on Tuesdays, and timings can change, so we check before booking.
What are the Dilwara temple timings for tourists?
As of November 2026, non-Jain visitors are generally admitted from about 12 noon to 5 or 6 pm, with mornings kept for Jain worship. Entry is free. Phones and cameras are not allowed inside, leather items stay outside, and shoulders and knees must be covered. Hours change on festivals, so we reconfirm.
Which is the nearest railway station to Mount Abu?
Abu Road, about 28 km below the town, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by car up the ghat. It is on the main Ahmedabad–Delhi line, so dozens of trains run daily from Kalupur and Sabarmati, taking roughly two and a half to four hours. We arrange the car from the station.
Is Mount Abu very crowded on weekends?
Yes. Being the nearest hill station to most of Gujarat, it fills with day and weekend visitors on Saturdays, long weekends, Diwali week and the May vacation. Nakki Lake and Sunset Point get packed and the ghat jams on Sunday afternoons. A weekday or Sunday night stay is far calmer.
Can senior citizens do the Udaipur and Mount Abu trip comfortably?
Yes, it is one of the gentlest Rajasthan trips from Ahmedabad. We keep to one drive a day, avoid the ghat after dark and book hotels with lifts. The steps at Guru Shikhar, Adhar Devi and the City Palace are optional, and boat rides, Dilwara and Peace Park need little walking.
Is Jain food available in Mount Abu and Udaipur?
Yes, easily. Mount Abu has many Gujarati thali restaurants around Nakki Lake and a Jain bhojanshala at Dilwara, and Ranakpur has one too. Udaipur has plenty of Gujarati and Rajasthani vegetarian restaurants. We note Jain meals and early chauvihar dinners on every hotel voucher.
Is it worth adding Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh?
Yes, if you have a fifth night. Ranakpur's marble Adinath temple, with its forest of carved pillars, is one of the finest Jain temples in India, and Kumbhalgarh's long fort wall is unlike anything in Udaipur. Both sit between Mount Abu and Udaipur, so they add little extra driving.
How cold does Mount Abu get in winter?
From late December to January, night temperatures can fall close to freezing and frost is sometimes reported in the higher parts, while days stay sunny and mild. Pack proper woollens, ask for a room heater and plan Guru Shikhar for late morning rather than dawn.
