Mount Abu Travel GuideIf you think, entire Rajasthan has extreme hot climate, travel to Mount Abu, one of the major cities of Rajasthan, India. Welcome to Mount Abu - the only hill stations of Rajasthan, Mount Abu will prove you wrong. Mount Abu has cool and pleasant climate all round the year. Rich flora, scenic beauty and picture perfect landscapes make Mount Abu a perfect holiday spot in India.
Located at height of 12,000 metre above sea level, the Mount Abu is breathtakingly beautiful hill station & green oasis in the desert land of Rajasthan, India. The only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu enjoys cool climate all through the year. It is situated at the southern tip of the Aravli range. Rich in its natural beauty and flora, Mount Abu is also well known for its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples - dating back 11th - 13th centuries, some old palaces, and Nakki Lake - a famous picnic spot. According to legends, Nakki Lake was created by the Gods with their nails.
The picture perfect hill station of Mount Abu is also known for its historical significance. Formerly it was a part of Chauhan Empire. Later it was leased to British. During the time of British rule it was the one of the most popular summer retreat of British. The reason behind for coming British here was to escape from dusty and scorching heat of plains. In ancient times Mount Abu was also home of many sages and saints. Legend says that all the 330 million gods and goddess of Hindu used to visit this sacred hill town. The spiritual leader of Jains, Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, visited the holly town of Mount Abu and blessed it. Popular as a beautiful hill station, the hilly town of Mount Abu is popular religious spot of India for both Jains and Hindus. The city is equally revered by both Hindus as well as Jains.
At present, the only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is a tranquil town good enough explore temples, wander around the beautiful lakes, explore picture perfect landscapes, explore bazaars and explore exhilarating Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. Temples, Palaces, Scenic beauty, wildlife, Sunset Point and lake are the major attractions of Mount Abu. Welcome to Mount Abu. Come and explore the land of many attractions, Mount Abu. Be sure that the Hilly Town of Mount Abu will never fail to allure you with its fascinating attractions.
Some Major Attractions
Dilwara Jain Temples: Dilwara Temples are the major attractions of Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries, Dilwara Jain Temples are sheer elegance and architectural wonders in white marble. During your tours to Mount Abu, when you will visit to Dilwara Temples, you cannot spare to get fascinated with its amazing architectural elegance. A visit to these temples offers an awe-inspiring experience. These temples are dedicated to different Jain Tirthankaras. During your tours to Mount Abu, don’t miss to pay a visit to Dilwara Jain Temples. Perhaps your tours to Mount Abu will be incomplete without paying a visit to these famous temples.
Nakki
Lake
: Nakki Lake is also one of the major attractions of Mount Abu. Nakki Lake is located in the heart of the town. Nakki Lake is a serene lake and popular picnic spot. Natural beauty of this lake is worth seeing. According to legend this beautiful lake was carved out by gods with their Nakh (Nails).
Gaumukh
Temple
: Gaumukh Temple is also a worth visiting attraction of Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. This famous temple is situated at a very short distance of 2 km from Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. This is the site where famous saint Vashistha Muni performed the great fire sacrifice. The Gaumukh Temple houses the images of Lord Rama, Lord Krishana and Vashistha. The reason behind saying this temple Gaumukh Tempe, there is spring here which flows through the mouth of a marble cow. The spring is also known for its religious and holiness significance.
Honeymoon Point: During your tours to Mount Abu, don’t miss to take a visit to Honeymoon Point. Also known as Andra Point, this point offers a spectacular view of the lush green valley and plains. This area is very popular among honeymooners. At the time of sunset, it creates a very romantic ambience. Seeing spectacular view of sunset with your consort will be a mesmerizing experience.
Sunset Point: Like Honeymoon Point, this is another destination which is also worth visiting during your tours to Mount Abu. This place is also very popular among honeymooners and provides a breathtaking view of sunset. Stunning view of the pink colors of sunset kissing lush green plains on the horizon is totally a mesmerizing experience.
Other Attractions: Apart from above mentioned attractions there are many more to see and do in Mount Abu. Some other attractions of Mount Abu are Adhar Devi Temple, Shri Raghunathji Temple, Raj Bhawan Museum & Gallery, Guru Sikhar, Achalgarh Fort, beautiful gardens & parks, Trevor’s Tank, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Shopping, and Neminath Temple.
How to reach Mount Abu
By Air: Nearest Airport is in Udaipur (185 km). From here taxis and buses are easily available for Mount Abu.
By Rail: Mount Abu Road Railway station is well linked with the cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
By Road: Mount Abu is well-connected with Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur.
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