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Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Mount Abu · Wildlife & Parks

About Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

Set in the Aravalli hills around the hill station of Mount Abu, this sanctuary covers about 290 sq km and was established in 1980. It is a lush, moist-deciduous enclave atypical of the arid west, sheltering leopard, sloth bear, sambar and wild boar. It is also home to fewer than 200 wild Asiatic lions in a small relict introduction of Gir lions.

Events & Festivals at this place

CulturalDecember

Mount Abu Winter Festival

Held annually in late December (typically 29-31 December), the Mount Abu Winter Festival is Rajasthan Tourism's celebration of the region's culture and handicrafts, set against the hill-station backdrop adjoining the wildlife sanctuary. A grand procession leads to Nakki Lake, where the Deepdaan ceremony sets hundreds of oil lamps afloat at dusk. Folk performances, handicraft stalls, kite-flying, rowing competitions and a fireworks display round out the two-day programme.

  • Grand procession to Nakki Lake
  • Deepdaan lamp ceremony
  • Rajasthani folk performances
  • kite-flying and rowing competitions
FestivalDecember

Mount Abu Winter Festival

The Winter Festival is one of Rajasthan's premier cultural festivals held annually in Mount Abu. It features folk dance and music competitions, craft bazaars and cultural performances by artists from across the state. Parades and fireworks around Nakki Lake add to the festive atmosphere.

  • Folk dance and music competitions
  • Nakki Lake setting
  • craft bazaar
  • fireworks and parades
FestivalMay-Jun

Mount Abu Summer Festival

The Summer Festival is organised annually by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation to draw visitors to the cool hill station of Mount Abu. It showcases folk dances, music and other cultural programmes against the scenic mountain backdrop. The event highlights the region's folk and tribal heritage.

  • Cool hill-station escape
  • folk and tribal performances
  • evening cultural shows
  • scenic mountain setting

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