Achalgarh Fort, Mount Abu

Name: Achalgarh Fort
Address: Mount Abu, India

#3 among attractions in Mount Abu

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Achalgarh is a fort situated about 11 kilometres north of Mount Abu, a hill station in Rajasthan, India. The fort was originally built by the Paramara dynasty rulers and later reconstructed, renovated and named as Achalgarh by Maharana Kumbha in 1452 CE, one of the 32 forts built during his reign. ()

Local name: अचलगढ़ किला व मंदिर Built: 1452 (572 years ago)Coordinates: 24°36'56"N, 72°46'7"E

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Achalgarh Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nakki Lake, Dilwara Temples, Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory.

4.3 miW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Nakki Lake, Mount Abu
110 min walk • Nestled in the lush hills of Mount Abu, the only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, lies the tranquil Nakki Lake. Renowned for its serene beauty and cool atmosphere, it provides a much-needed respite from the arid climate of the region.
2.9 miW
Complex of 5 marble Jain temples
Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu
75 min walk • The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are a group of svetambara Jain temples located about 2+1⁄2 kilometres from the Mount Abu settlement in Sirohi District, Rajasthan's only hill station.
~730 ftW
Temple
Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
4 min walk • The Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is a Shiva temple situated just outside the Achalgarh Fort, located in the Abu Road tehsil of Sirohi district, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.
2.8 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
71 min walk • The Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory is located near the town Mount Abu in the state of Rajasthan, India. The observatory is at an altitude of 1680 metres and is adjacent to Guru Shikhar, highest peak of the Aravalli Range.
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu
90 min walk • Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It rises to an elevation of 1,722 metres. It is 15 km from Mount Abu and a road from there leads almost to the top of the mountain.
0.6 miW
Park
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Abu
15 min walk • Mount Abu is a hill station in the Aravalli Range in Pindwara - Abu Assembly Constituency Of Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India, near the border with Gujarat. The mountain forms a rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m above sea level.
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Abu, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
90 min walk • Mount Abu is a hill station in the Aravalli Range in Pindwara - Abu Assembly Constituency Of Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India, near the border with Gujarat. The mountain forms a rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m above sea level.

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Which popular attractions are close to Achalgarh Fort?

Nearby attractions include Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary (4 min walk), Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Abu (15 min walk).

Achalgarh Fort, Mount Abu

Facts and practical information

Achalgarh Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nakki Lake, Mount Abu

Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu

Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Abu

Mount Abu, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Achalgarh Fort?