Guru Shikhar
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Overview
Guru Shikhar, about 1,722 m, on Mount Abu in Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravallis, among the oldest fold mountains in the world.
At about 1,722 m it is the highest point of the Aravalli range, on Mount Abu in Sirohi district.
Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station, and the Dilwara Jain temples lie nearby.
The peak has a small temple to Dattatreya and a Physical Research Laboratory observatory.
The peak is about 15 km from Mount Abu town.
It gives views of the Aravalli hills.
The area is part of the Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary.
Mount Abu has a cooler climate than the plains.
Geography and key facts
- Mount Abu, Rajasthan
- Highest point of the Aravallis
- About 1,722 m
- Mount Abu, Sirohi district
- PRL observatory
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on its state (2007).
Note for UPSC
Highest point of the Aravalli Range, near Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Height: about 1,722 m (Wikidata).
Expect questions on the range a peak belongs to and on arranging peaks or ranges in order.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2007 · Q91In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Guru Shikhar.
Key facts
- Type
- Peak
- State / UT
- Rajasthan
- Height
- 1,722 m (about)
- Coordinates
- 24.665°N, 72.782°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 2007
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.