Guru Shikhar is a remarkable tourist attraction in Mount Abu. It holds the honour of being the highest peak of the Aravalli Range which is the oldest mountain range in the world. Guru Shikhar lies about 15km from Mount Abu. The height of the peak is 1722 meter from sea level thereby promising a breath-taking view of the Aravalli range and the hill station of Mount Abu.
Guru Shikhar translates to ‘the peak of the guru’ and was named after Guru Dattatreya. The temple of Dattatreya is one of the main attractions at Guru Shikhar peak other than scenic views. Lord Dattatreya is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who had taken birth to the sage couple Atri and Ansuya. The word ‘Datta’ means ‘given’ and since he was the son of Atri hence named ‘Atreya’. Thus, the boy got his named ‘Dattatreya’ and is believed to be born with divine power. It is believed that the lord actually put his foot on this peak sanctifying the place. While visiting, one can see the footprint marks of the lord in the rocky caves. Thousands of pilgrims visit this place every year. The cave atop the peak has been converted to a temple in his remembrance. Raghunath Temple is also worth seeing over this place. In this temple, one can find the footprints of Swami Ramanath, who was a famous sage of his time. The nearby temple of Mata Anasuya, mother of lord Dattatreya, is also a major attraction for devotees.