Guru Shikhar

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Highest peak in Rajasthan

Why this weekend?

Summit viewsTrek upAravali horizon

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The day-by-day plan

Half day · The high peak
- Early drive
- Summit views
- Shrine stop
- Ridge walk
- Return

Geography & terrain

Guru Shikhar lies in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan at 1,722 m, 15 km from the Mount Abu hill station — the highest peak of the Aravalli range, its summit and the views set above the desert and the hill country of the state's south.

History & culture

The peak's story runs with the sacred geography of the region — the Guru Shikhar of the sage traditions of the hills, with the summit's shrine and the region's history of the Abu country's pilgrimage; the peak's modern role as the viewpoint of the hill station, with the sunrises and the long views of the range, gives Guru Shikhar its summit character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Highest peak
Aravalli views
Desert panorama
Summit shrine
Sunrise light

Eat & drink

Dal baati churma
Gatte ki sabzi
Lal maans (mutton curry)
Pyaaz kachori

Getting there

Fly: Jaipur (JAI) / Jodhpur (JDH) / Udaipur (UDR)
Train: Jaipur & Jodhpur junctions
Road from Delhi: 300 km / 5 hr to Jaipur
Getting around: Autos, cycle-rickshaws, app taxis in cities

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹8,500–15,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,000–2,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (Rajasthani dialects) (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The sunrise is the peak's great hour — the early drive
The top's winds ask the layers — the summit stays cool
Pairs with the Dilwara and the lake for the Abu day

Frequently asked questions

What is Guru Shikhar?

The highest peak of the Aravalli above Mount Abu.

What is there to do?

The summit views, the shrine and the sunrises.

How long is the visit?

A half day from Mount Abu.