Gurushikher holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mount Abu but the whole of Aravalli mountain range, Situated at a height of 1722 meters from the sea-level, Gurushiker provides a breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Abu town and green aravalli range.

If you are traveling through the beautiful Mount Abu region in Rajasthan, you should ensure that you pay a visit to Guru Shikher for postcard picture quality views of the town of Mount Abu and the Aravali Range, Guru Shikher is also home to many beautiful and historic temples.

Coming to the peak of Guru Shikher, you must make sure that you visit the temple of Guru Dattatreya. Many Hindus in the Western Indian regions believed that Dattatreya is a God. They believe that Dattatreya is an incarnation of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. The word Datta means "Given," Datta is called so because the divine trinity have "given" themselves in the form of a son to the sage couple Atri and Anasuya. He is the son of Atri, hence the name "Atreya." Nearby is an historic bell which was inscribed with 1488 V.S (1411AD.) Unfortunately the old bell has disintegrated and had to be replaced by a new one.

If you go to the peak just a little to the north-west of Guru Shikher, you can visit the shrine dedicated to Ahilya, the mother of Dattatreya. Like those from the taller Guru Shikher peak, the views are simply enchanting.

To get to the peak of Guru Shikher, you need to travel the approximately 7km long Delwara - AchalGarh road. It you are already traveling through the Mount Abu region, this is a very short trip to see the panoramic views offered of both the town and the lush green Aravalli Range. A visit to Guru Shikher also gives you the ability to enjoy a visit to the historic temples and shrines.