MOUNT ABU WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular sanctuary in Rajasthan which is situated on one of the oldest mountain ranges of India, the Aravalli Range. Established in 1980, the sanctuary is well known for its biodiversity of flora and also houses the highest peak in Rajasthan, Guru Shikhar. 

The sanctuary has over 820 floral species along with a variety of orchids, wild roses and others. The sanctuary is also the home to a variety of animals as well as around 250 species of birds. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, rich in flora and fauna, is a nature lover's delight often included in Rajasthan trip packages for its biodiversity and scenic trails.

You can opt to explore the sprawling area of 288 sq km on foot or go on a jeep safari to explore the place. Those who are not satisfied with only a day outing may opt to extend their adventure by staying the night in a camp inside the sanctuary. Owing to its rocky nature, the sanctuary also offers other activities to its visitors such as trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, caving etc.

Highlights

• Spend a day in the midst of rich biodiversity at the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Aravalli Range.  
• Explore the sanctuary on a two hour jeep ride or opt to get a closer look of the flora and fauna by going on a walk.
• Feel amazed looking at a variety of orchids, rare herbal and medicinal plants and more inside the wildlife sanctuary.
• Look out for various animal species such as Indian Leopard, Indian hare, sambar, porcupine, pangolin, sloth bear and more.
• Indulge in fun activities such as trekking, camping, rock climbing, rappelling, caving and more. 

How To Reach

1. By Car: The activity location is 35 km from the city centre, it will take 1 hr by car via the MDR 60 route.

2. By Bus: Take a bus to Mount Abu Central Bus Depot which is 34.3 km away from the sanctuary. You can reach the location from the bus depot with a 58-minute travel by car via MDR60

3. By Train: Take a train to Abu Road railway station which is 21.4 km away from the destination. You can reach the wildlife sanctuary from the train station with a 37 min journey by car via Abu Rd - Mount Abu Rd.

4. By Air: Take a flight to Maharana Pratap Airport which is 146.8 km away from the wildlife sanctuary. You will need to journey for 2 hr 33 min by car via NH 27 to reach the place from the airport.

Best Time To Visit

Wildlife sanctuary in Mount Abu can be visited throughout the year. You will be able to see a diverse range of Flora, Fauna, and wildlife in every season. The best season to visit Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is in the winter season from October to February when the weather is pleasant and ideal for viewing wildlife. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is best visited during weekdays when the place is less crowded and you will be able to explore the area at your own pace. The best time to visit Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is during the early morning. Morning visits offer the best wildlife views and give visitors ample time to explore the entire sanctuary thoroughly.

Other Essential Information

1. Do not feed any animal in the sanctuary as that will interfere with their delicate diets and harm them.

2. Do not litter the place with plastics and other garbage. 

3. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to explore the place easily.

4. Take along water bottles to keep yourself hydrated.

5. You will need 3-4 hours to explore the sanctuary by food and around 2-2hr 30 minutes on a jeep ride.