Situated in a cave, The Adhar Devi Temple is one of the popular religious themed tourist destinations in the Mount Abu region. It is situated three kilometers north of the main town of Mount Abu. The Adhar Devi Temple is reached by climbing up 365 stairs carved into the mountain. The temple itself is located inside a rocky cleave and is reached by crawling through a small opening into the cave. The Adhar Devi Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. It got its name because the legend has it that “Adhar” of the Mataji (Goddess deity) fell here also it was believed that the image of the goddess could be found there hanging in mid air. As well as being a popular tourist destination, the Adhar Devi Temple is also a common destination for many religion pilgrimages The Adhar Devi temple receives most pilgrims during the 9 days of the holy Navratri season. The Adhar Devi temple contains many beautiful statues, and those that make the effort to climb the stairs are rewarded with many picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The climb up to the Adhar Devi temple can be a difficult one so it is recommended that you wear appropriate clothing and footwear. You should not be turned off by this walk as the scenic views surrounding the temple and the wondrous beauty inside make this climb worth the effort.
General Information about Adhar Devi Temple:
Location: Mount Abu
State: Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Mewari, Hindi, English, Gujarati
Temperature: Max 33˚C, Min 23˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 12˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Adhar Devi Temple:
By Rail:
Abu Road is the nearest railway station just 28 KM from the main city, Which is very well connected by rail routes to New Delhi, Ahmadabad, Jaipur, and Mumbai. From Abu Road you can opt for state transport service (usually every hour) or Taxis on both sharing and private basis. To book car/taxi in advance visit here.
By Air:
The nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 km, But Ahmadabad is having better connectivity and daily flights with other parts of the country and is just 221 KM from Mount Abu, from Ahmadabad or Udaipur you can book Taxi in advance.
By Road:
Mount Abu is well connected by road with major cities of the country; nearest national highway no. 14 is just 24 KM’s.

