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Mt. Abu Tourism

Mt. Abu lies on a plateau 1200 mts high in the state of Rajasthan is a welcome relief in an otherwise desert landscape. A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren desertscape thats Rajasthan. Its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th- 13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre. 'Abu' according to a legend stands for the son of Himalayan, deriving its name from Arbuada,the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm. The location and weather of Mount Abu has given this charming little hill station a wide variety of vegetation. On the drive up to Mount Abu, the flowering trees and shrubs make it seem like a huge garden. A meandering stream nearby and tall pine trees make for excellent natural scenery and gives the place an almost ethereal aura.

Prime Sites:

Dilwara Jain Temples:
These temples, built between the 11th and 13th centuries, are famous for their rich, intricate marble carvings.

Adhar Devi Temple:
A beautiful temple chiselled out of a huge rock, it is formed by a natural cleft.

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» Gaumukh Temple: A little brook flowing from the mouth of a marble cow, gives the shrine its name. The little pool inside the Temple is said to contain water from the holy Saraswati and Ganga River.

» Nakki Lake: The placid Nakki lake, studded with little islets. Nowhere else in India, except in the Himalayas, does a lake exist 1200 m above sea level. This lake, as legend has it, was dug out by the gods with their nails.

» Sunset Point: This place offers an enchanting view of the crimson colours of dusk, kissing the lush plains on the horizon.

» Honeymoon Point: Honeymoon Point provides a pleasant view of the verdant valley and plains. It looks especially beautiful, at sunset.

» Trevor's Tank: Trevor's Tank is a bird-watcher's paradise. The thickly wooded hills around it are teeming with pheasants, peacocks and partridges

Suggested Tour Packages

Golden Triangle by Train
Durations : 06 Days/ 5 Nights
Cities : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
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Palace On Wheels Tour
Durations : 08 Days/ 7 Nights
Cities : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Bharatpur -Agra - Delhi
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Taj and Tiger Tour
Durations : 11 Days/ 10 Nights
Cities : Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi
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Shopper's Delight:
There are numerous stalls selling trinkets and ready-made clothing. Rajasthan Emporium is near State Bank of India, Raj Bhavan road, opposite bus stand. Other good places to shop are Saurashtra Emporium and Khadi Gramudyog.

Climate:
Situated 1,220 m above sea level, it has a very comfortable climate throughout the year. And because of this fact, Mount Abu can be visited all through the year, though the months from February to June and September to December are the most pleasant here. Light woollens for winters and light cotton for summers are the recommended clothing for Mount Abu.

Travel Connectivity:
» Airway: Udaipur (185 km) is the nearest airport. Taxis and buses are available to reach Mount Abu.

» Railway: There are direct trains to Abu Road Station (27 km away from Mount Abu) from Delhi, Jodhpur and Agra. A fast train takes four hours between Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Abu Road.

» Roadway: Regular buses connect Abu Road to Mount Abu. The journey takes about an hour. Taxis and jeeps are also available to take you to Mount Abu. Direct buses also connect Mount Abu with Udaipur and Ahmedabad.