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Mount Abu

Rajasthan  >  India

Mount Abu, known as an "oasis in the desert", is the only hill station in the otherwise arid state of Rajasthan.

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Meest recente update 8 december 2025

Beschrijving

Mount Abu is an excellent birding destination and sits at an average altitude of 1,219 meters (4,000 feet). More than 250 species have been recorded within the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary encompasses the hill station and is the primary area for birdwatching in the region. The Green Avadavat is an endangered finch and is the star attraction for birders. It is regularly seen in the scrub and fields, especially in the sanctuary's northern areas.

Other interesting birds include Indian Scimitar-Babbler (Look for this endemic species in the forest areas), Grey Junglefowl (this bird is a specialty of the sanctuary) and raptors (Keep an eye out for birds of prey like Bonelli's Eagle).

Details

Toegang

Mount Abu is located in the Sirohi district near the Gujarat border. It is well-connected by a good network of roads, making a road trip a popular choice. Car: You can drive to Mount Abu from cities like Ahmedabad (about 220 km away), with the road offering scenic views through the Aravalli Range. Be aware that the final stretch of road leading up to the hill station involves winding and steep turns. The hill station is located about 24 km from National Highway 14. Bus: Both state-run (RSRTC) and private buses operate regular services to Mount Abu from major cities in Rajasthan and Gujarat, such as Udaipur, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.

Terrein en leefgebied

Berg , Bos , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Hoogvlakte , Vijver

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig , Droog , Rotsachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Route

Onverharde weg , Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Auto

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

For the best chance of spotting target species like the Green Avadavat, consider booking a guided birding tour.

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