Trevor's Tank Trek
Sirohi, Rajasthan
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1,254 mhighest point- Max altitude
- 1,254 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 10 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short half-day forest walk of about 5 km each way on the Mount Abu plateau; some stretches are rocky and can be slippery, and wild animals including sloth bear live in the sanctuary.
About this trek
Trevor's Tank
Trevor's Tank is a small lake inside Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, built by a British engineer named Trevor and used for rearing crocodiles. Tourism sources put it about 5 km from the town centre, and the trail here is a walk from Nakki Lake on the Mount Abu plateau and back. Expect forest paths, some rocky and slippery stretches, and a chance of seeing crocodiles. It suits an easy half-day outing.
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Mount Abu (Nakki Lake) → Trevor's Tank and back
1,161 m → 1,254 m → 1,161 m
- Tourism sources put the tank about 5 km from the centre of Mount Abu, inside the wildlife sanctuary.
- It is a place to spot crocodiles basking in the sun, seen from a safe distance.
- Nature trails here are reported to take about two to three hours, depending on pace.
- Sanctuary hours are reported as 9 am to 5:30 pm; mornings and late afternoons are best for wildlife.
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Mount Abu (Nakki Lake)
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High point · Trevor's Tank (the walk's destination, on route; the trail's highest point is not mapped)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Mount Abu (Nakki Lake)
- Nearest railway
- Abu Road
- Nearest airport
- Udaipur (Maharana Pratap Airport)
- By road
- Abu Road to Mount Abu town by road, then about 5 km to Trevor's Tank
- Drive
- About 5 h from Ahmedabad
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹150–600
With an operator
₹500–1,500
Per person, ex-Mount Abu. These are estimates, not quoted prices: we found no operator or forest-department price list for this trail. An Outlook Traveller feature (2022) lists Mount Abu adventure activities from about Rs 500 per person. Self-guided covers a shared taxi or bike to the tank plus any sanctuary entry fee, which we could not confirm officially; ask at the Mount Abu forest office.
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Packing checklist
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Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed by any source; expect coverage in Mount Abu town and patchy signal inside the forest.
- Last ATM
- Mount Abu town (about 5 km away); not confirmed, carry cash
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Abu town; not confirmed by our sources
- Water
- None for drinking on the trail. Trevor's Tank is a lake for crocodiles, so carry enough water from town, as Outlook Traveller advises.
Highlights
- Trevor's Tank, a man-made lake inside Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary where crocodiles can be watched basking from a safe distance
- Birdwatching and a chance to see other wildlife, including sloth bear, along the forest nature trail
- Cool Mount Abu plateau weather, with pleasant walking from October to February
- Combines easily with Nakki Lake, the Dilwara temples and other Mount Abu sights
Risks
- The trail lies in Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: Outlook Traveller reports a black (sloth) bear with a cub seen 50 m from a nearby nature trail, and advises walking with a registered guide.
- Rocks can turn slippery and paths narrow and steep on Mount Abu nature trails (Outlook Traveller); wear shoes with good grip.
- Rajasthan Tourism suggests avoiding the monsoon season, which can hinder exploring.
- Route length and the exact walking path from town are not confirmed by an official source; the 10 km figure doubles the 5 km distance from Mount Abu that tourism sources quote. Ask the forest office for the current permitted route.
Know before you go
Questions
What is Trevor's Tank?
It is a man-made lake in Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, built by a British engineer, Trevor, and used for crocodile breeding. Rajasthan Tourism describes it as a crocodile breeding spot about 5 km from Mount Abu with sightings of crocodiles, birds and other wildlife such as black bear.
How far is Trevor's Tank from Mount Abu and how long is the walk?
Rajasthan Tourism, Wikivoyage and TravelTriangle all put it about 5 km from Mount Abu town. Outlook Traveller lists the Trevor's Tank nature trail among Mount Abu's popular treks, each lasting about two to three hours.
When is the best time to visit Trevor's Tank?
Outlook Traveller gives October to February as the best time, with early morning and evening best for wildlife. Rajasthan Tourism says it can be visited through the year but suggests avoiding the monsoon.
Is it safe to walk there without a guide?
Outlook Traveller calls it inadvisable to try Mount Abu nature trails without a registered guide, because bears and other wild animals can appear at any moment. Wear green or khaki clothes, avoid bright colours and carry water.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: SirohiRajasthan
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Abu town; not confirmed by our sources
- Last ATM
- Mount Abu town (about 5 km away); not confirmed, carry cash
- Phone network
- Not confirmed by any source; expect coverage in Mount Abu town and patchy signal inside the forest.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Mount Abu - Rajasthan Tourism — Rajasthan Tourism (official)
- Thrills at Mount Abu — Outlook Traveller
- Mount Abu - Wikivoyage — Wikivoyage
- Wildlife Sanctuary Mount Abu — TravelTriangle
Photos: Sanyam Bahga, CC BY-SA 3.0
