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Mount-Abu
| Area : |
25 sq. km |
| Climate |
Max. |
Min. |
| Summer |
33.8 d. C |
23.3 d. C |
| Winter |
28.3 d. C |
11.6 d. C |
| Rainfall |
62 cms. |
| Best Season |
October - March |
| Clothing |
Summer Light Tropical |
| Altitude |
1219 metres |
| Languages |
Rajasthani, Hindi, English |
| Winter |
Light wollen |
Mount Abu, sprawling along a 1200 m high plateau in the
south of the state, close to the Gujarat border. Rajasthan's only hill
station and a major pilgrim centre, Mount Abu is located in the
south-western corner of Rajasthan. Although a part of the Aravalli
range, it is detached completely from it by a narrow valley and the
highest point, Guru Shikhar, is situated at its northern end.
Interestingly, this is the highest point between the Nilgiris in the
south and the Himalayan range up north. Mount Abu, owing to its good
rainfall, has the richest vegetation in Rajasthan - a wide variety of
trees and shrubs can be viewed as one drives upto Mount Abu.
More than the weather, vegetation and mythological importance,
it is the Jain temples that draw lakhs of visitors to Mount Abu. The
Dilwara temples are the best Jain temples in the country. No
description can do justice to their beauty. They are to be seen to be
believed. Gaumukh Temple, Achalgarh Fort, Toad's Rock, Sunset Point,
Trevor's Tank are some of the interesting areas to be visited. For
those who like walking, Mount Abu has many delightful walks. Nakki
Lake, said to have been carved out by the gods with their nails, is a
favourite spot for boating. Mount Abu is best visited during
March-June and September-November
Places
To See
Sunrise Palace : Situated on one of the
highest points in Mount Abu is the summer palace of the Maharaja of
Bharatpur. Now it is called the Sunrise Palace, provides a
breathtaking panoramic view of lush green Aravallis surrounding it.
The 80 years old palace has a fairy tale charm to it and is build like
a typical british-style mansion. It has large spacious rooms, which
have been done tastefully and provides all possible comforts to the
guests. It is popular with honeymooners as well as those looking for a
peaceful holiday
Dilwara Temple : The Dilwara temple
which are five km away from Mt. Abu are its main attractions and one
of the finest examples of Jain architecture in India. The complex
includes two temples where the art of carving marble has been carried
to unsurpassed heights. The older of these temples is the Vimal
Vasahi, dedicated to the first Tirthankar, Adinath, and built in 1030
AD. The central shrine has an image of Adinath, while around the
courtyard are 52 identical cells, each with a Buddha-like cross-
legged image.
Nakki Lake : Nakki
Lake is virtually in the heart of Mount Abu and is a big attraction
for tourists. The lake takes its name from the legend that it was
scooped out by a god, using only his nails, or nakh. It's a pleasant
stroll around the lake - look for the strange rock formations. On the
lake there is a dilapidated concrete boat-shaped snack bar
Honeymoon Point: Also known as Andra
Point, it offers an enchanting view of the verdant plains and valleys.
The place looks most beautiful during the dusk hours.
Gaumukh
Temple A natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow's head gives
the shrine its name. The famous 'yagna' of Sage Vashishtha was
performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill temple of Arbuada - the
mighty serpant, stands against the beautiful backdrop. Museum and Art
Gallery: Located at the Raj Bhawan, it was a collection of
archaeological excavations dating back to 8th-12th century A.D. It
also has Jain bronzecarvings,brassworks etc. for viewing
 Adhar
Devi Temple
Three kilometres north of
town, some 365 steps lead to this ' Durga temple ' built in a natural
cleft in the rock. You have to stoop to get through the low entrance
to the temple. There are fine views over Mount Abu from up here. This
temple is one of the favourite tourist spots of Mount Abu. It is
believed that the image of the goddess was originally hanging in
mid-air, hence the name is ' Adhar Devi '.
Gardens and Parks:
Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout the
hilly paradise. Ashok Vatika,Gandhi park, Municipal Park,Shaitan Singh
Park and Terrace Garden are some of the noteworthy gardens
Excursion
Achalgarh
: Achalgarh which is famous for the Shiva
temple. Some of its interesting features include a toe of Shiva, Nandi
in brass and a deep hole said to extend all the way to the underworld
(patala) where normally in other temples a Shiva Linga would be kept.
Guru Shikar :
Guru Shikar which is the highest place in Rajasthan.
At the top is the Atri Rishi Temple lending an enchanting view all
round.
Adhar Devi Temple :
Three kilometres north of town, some 365
steps lead to this ' Durga temple ' built in a natural cleft in the
rock. You have to stoop to get through the low entrance to the temple.
There are fine views over Mount Abu from up here. This temple is one of
the favourite tourist spots of Mount Abu. It is believed that the image
of the goddess was originally hanging in mid-air, hence the name is '
Adhar Devi '.
Trevor's Tank (5
km): Named after the British engineer who
constructed it, Trevor's Tank is a delight for birdwatchers with densely
wooded hills that are a haven to pigeons, peacocks and partridges.
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