Toad Rock is a large, naturally shaped boulder that looks strikingly like a toad about to jump into Nakki Lake. A short, slightly steep walk from the lakefront or nearby road brings you to the rock, where people scramble up to stand on the “back of the toad” and take in wide views of the lake, town and surrounding hills. Along with nearby viewpoints and picnic spots, it acts as Nakki Lake’s natural viewing platform and a favourite place for casual trekking and photography, especially for families and young travellers.
About this place
History & highlights
Toad Rock itself is a product of the ancient Aravalli geology, shaped by millions of years of weathering of igneous and metamorphic rock. It entered popular tourist imagination in the colonial era, when the British developed Mount Abu as a hill station: guidebooks and postcards from the late 19th and early 20th centuries highlighted unusual rock formations as attractions. Over time, local and tourist lore fixed on the “toad” resemblance, giving the rock its current name and identity. In recent years, local authorities have tried to manage erosion and litter around the site through steps, railings and clean-up campaigns, since heavy footfall and uncontrolled climbing can damage both the rock and the fragile vegetation on the hill slopes.
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