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Mount Abu Travel Guide


Set amidst the lush greens and rocky hills, Mount Abu is one of the most important cities of mountabuRajasthan, India. Mount Abu is the only hill station in the barren desert land of Rajasthan, India. It is a pleasant retreat in the state of Rajasthan, India. Set amidst the lush greens and rocky hill of Aravalli and at the southern tip of the Aravalli range, the beautiful town of Mount Abu is famous for its pleasant & cool climate, rich flora and exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th – 13th centuries. The picturesque town of Mount Abu is not only a hill station or summer retreat but also a popular pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan, India.

The city of Mount Abu was once a part of the Chauhan Kingdom of Rajasthan, India. Then it was served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings of the region. During British rule in India, the city of Mount Abu was treated as headquarter of British government. That time it was the favorite summer destination of the British. British came here to escape the dusty, dry heat of the plains particularly Rajasthan, India.

According to a legend, Mount Abu was the home of many saints and sages in the past. According to the legend, all the 330 millions gods and goddesses of the Hindus used to visit this holy hill town of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, India. According to anther legend, the hilly town of Mount Abu is also associated with the great saint Vashishth who performed a yagna – sacrificial worship on a fire pit to protect the earth from demons.

The holy mountain town of Mount Abu is a must visiting site in the state of Rajasthan, India.

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Some major attractions of Mount Abu
Dilwara Temples : When you are in tours to Rajasthan and in Mount Abu, your tour will Dilwara Templesbe incomplete without paying a visit to the world famous breathtakingly beautiful & carved Dilwara Jain Temples. These architecturally beautiful Jain Temples are situated at the distance of 2 miles north of Mount Abu. These temples date back to the 11th & 13th centuries. These temples are excellent example of architecture. Don’t miss to visit the Dilwara Jain Temples during your tours to Mount Abu or tours to Rajasthan, India.

Nakki Lake : Nakki Lake is also a major attraction of Mount Abu. It is a breathtakingly beautiful lake surrounded by wooden hills and a famous picnic spot in the city. From here you can observe wonderful view of sunset marvelously between two sunset peaks. You can also enjoy boat ride in the lake. According to the legend, the lake was created by the fingernails of gods so the lake is called Nakki Lake because Nakki means finger nails.

Adhar Devi Temple : At the very short distance of 3 km outside the town of Mount Abu, Adhar Devi Temple is also a must-see site. The temple has been cut out from a single rock. This amazing temple has a flight of some 200 steps and the place offer a panorama of superb beauty.

How to arrive in Mount Abu
By Air: Nearest airport is Udaipur, 185 km.

By Rail: Abu Road is the closest railhead linked with Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur.

By Road: Good network of bus services connect Mount Abu to major cities of Rajasthan and India.

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Rajasthan Travel Destinations
Ajmer - Mount Abu - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bikaner - Pushkar - Udaipur - Ramnthambore

Rajasthan Tour Packages
Colourful Rajasthan Tours - Golden Triangle Tours in India - Rajasthan Heritage Tour - Rajasthan Wildlife Tour

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