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A
pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt.
Abu is a green oasis in the barren deserts cape that's
Rajasthan.
Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range, the
hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora
covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous
trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mt. Abu
is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with
huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds.
The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more
that just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of
exquisite Dilwara Jain temples, dating back 11th - 13th
centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage center.
General information
Best Season:
Mid-March to June and Mid-September to
December
How to get there
Air
Nearest airports are Udaipur and Ahmedabad.
Rail
Nearest railhead is Abu Road (27 km).
Road
Mount Abu is connected to Ahmedabad 214 km, Bombay 835
km, Delhi 768 km, Jaipur 515 km, Udaipur 182 km, Jodhpur
291 km, Ranakpur 168 km.
In and around
Dilwara Jain temples
These beautifully carved temples built between 11th and
13th century AD. are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated
to the Jain Trithankaras. The Adinath temple, made of
white marble measuring 30 meters long and 13 meters
wide, houses a huge bronze image of Adinath with eyes of
precious stones and necklace of gems.
Nakki lake
A tiny lake, picturesquely set amid hills. The lake is
dotted with several islets approachable by a boat. Of
particular interest are strange rock formations around
the lake. The lake takes its name from Sanskrit 'nakh' a
nail. There are a number of temples on its shore.
Honeymoon Point
Also known as Anadra 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
Vashistha was performed here. A beautifully sculpted
hill temple of Arbuada - the mighty serpent, stands
against the beautiful backdrop |
