North
India Travel Guide
Mt.Abu Tourism
Welcome to the only hill
resort in the desert land of Rajasthan, Mount Abu. The lushness of Mount Abu makes
the hill resort being referred to as the paradise of Rajasthan
The natural
and the man made beauty come together to make Mount Abu a place worth more than
a visit. At the hill station you may enjoy the scenic beauty, the amazing architectural
wonders and the archaeology too.
Mount Abu -
Travel Places to VisitThe hill resort of Mount Abu is renowned
for the Jain temples of Dilwara. The Dilwara Jain temples have often been compared
to the Taj Mahal for their sheer elegance and beauty in marble. The temples date
back to the 11th and the 13th century. The architectural beauty of the temples
lies in the fact that the marble was carried all the way from Makrana. The marble
from Makrana is renowned for being of an exceptionally good quality. Further more
the best workmen and craftsmen worked magic on the marble to produce the finest
quality of sculpture. Intricate carvings make the temples delicately beautiful
throughout. The Dilwara temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The carvings,
architecture and décor of the temples and labor involved in the construction
of the temples were truly expensive. There are the five temples namely, Vimal
Vasahi, Lun Vasahi, Shri Risha Lhdeo, Shri Parshvanath and Shri Mahavir Swami
temple.
You must not leave the hill resort of Mount Abu without seeking
blessings from the Arbuda Devi. The goddess Arbuda Devi lends her name to the
hill resort of Mount Abu. You need to climb 200 steps on a mountain to reach the
cave of Arbuda Devi. Besides the goddess there are the statues of her three attendants
too.
Then you must visit the Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of Mount Abu.
The beauty of the peak attracts several tourists. Atop the peak there is a temple.
You may visit the temple in pink and white. It is dedicated to Datta-traya, an
incarnation of Lord Vishnu. From the temple you may enjoy the natural beauty of
Mount Abu. You may even pose clad in a local dress here.
While travelling
Mount Abu you may visit the Brahmakhadd temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord
Shiva. There are statues of Goddess parvati and Nandi outside the temple. In the
temple you may worship the sacred pit that is believed to have been created, by
the Lord Shiva's foot.
Another landmark in the hill resort of Mount Abu
is the Nakki Lake. As per a legend the fingernails of a sage, Balam Rasia, drew
the Nakki Lake. The Nails or the nakk explain the name of the Lake as Nakki. The
sage fell in love for the daughter of the then King of Abu. The stepmother of
the princess turned the love story into a tragedy. Today there is a temple of
the Kunwari Kanya, dedicated to the princess and a statue of her lover alongside.
You may even enjoy boating in the Nakki Lake.
Around the Nakki Lake there
are several rock formations that appear to be in a certain shape. You will easily
spot the Toad Rock, Nun Rock, Nandi Rock and Camel Rock. At the hill resort of
Mount Abu you Mussoorie enjoy the horse rides, honeymoon point and the sunset
points. The gorgeous greens and the spectacular sights make Mount Abu heaven on
Earth!
Mount Abu - How to Reach The
only hill resort of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is easily accessible. The railhead at
the Abu Road is at a distance of 27 km from Mount Abu. There are regular trains
that link Mount Abu with other places like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jodhpur and Agra.
The
excellent road network links Mount Abu with the other places. Bus services, jeeps
and taxis cater to the need of the road transport. Direct buses link Mount Abu
with Udaipur and Ahmedabad.
For Local transportation in and around Mount
Abu buses and taxis are the best options. Regular buses link Mount Abu with Dilwara
and Acgalgarg, Taxis too may be hired for excursions and sight seeing in Mount
Abu. You may even try out the baby pram, a unique means of transportation in Mount
Abu.
Mount Abu - Best Time to VisitThe
natural beauty and the lovely landscapes of mount Abu invite tourists throughout
the year. Though Mount Abu is the perfect retreat in the summer months for the
people from the plains and the deserts. This leads to increase in tariffs in all
the hotels, restaurants and transportation charges. All hotels in Mount Abu are
available at half rates and the best of rooms can be yours for a rate that suits
your budget during winters though.
