Adventure & Trekking
Guru Shikhar
Highest peak of the Aravali Range
Plan your visit
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About
Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Sirohi district in Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range, Rajasthan, and Western India. It rises to an elevation of 1,722 metres (5,650 ft). It is 75 km from Sirohi city, the district headquarter and 15 km from Mount Abu and a road from there leads almost to the top of the mountain. It is named Guru-Shikhar or 'the peak of the guru' after Dattatreya, an incarnation of Vishnu, and of a cave at the summit contains a temple dedicated to him, plus one dedicated his mother, Anasuya, wife of sage Atri nearby.
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Things to do here
- Hire a local guide and check permits
- Start early and carry water
- Check the weather; trails close in heavy rain
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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