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.
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