Mount Abu
Mount Abu is 185 kms. from Udaipur.
Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India near the border with Gujarat. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m (5,650 ft) above sea level. It is referred to as ‘an oasis in the desert’ as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. Nearest Railway station is Abu Road Railway station which is 27 km away.
Tourism
Mount Abu town, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is at an elevation of 1,220 m (4,003 ft). It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and neighbouring Gujarat for centuries. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1960 and covers 290 km² of the mountain.
The mountain is home to several Hindu temples, including the Adhar Devi Temple (also known as Arbuda Devi Temple), carved out of solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop the Guru Shikhar peak and a number of Jain temples including Dilwara Temples, a complex of temples carved of white marble built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. The oldest of these is the Vimal Vasahi temple, built in 1021 AD by Vimal Shah and dedicated to the first of the Jain Tirthankaras. They include the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412) and the Kantinath Temple (1513). It is the location of the headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris.
The Achalgarh Fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, is nearby and at its center is the popular visitor attraction of the Nakki Lake. The Toad Rock is on a hill near the lake. Close to the fort is the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, a popular Shiva temple.
The Durga Ambika Mata Temple lies in a cleft of rock in Jagat, just outside Mount Abu town.
In Mount Abu, the faith community of Brahma Kumaris has its spiritual headquarters, which are represented by its own account in 85 countries. Every year about 2.5 million visitors are supposed to visit the sprawling campus of that spiritual movement.
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Climate
Summer season starts from the month of March to the month of June and is not very hot. The temperature ranges from a minimum of 23°C to a maximum of 33°C. Days are pleasant and nights are generally cool.ple
Monsoon in Mount Abu brings a good amount of rainfall in the region in the months of July, August, September and October.
Winter season are generally cold with the temperature reaching a low of about 12°C. This season is from November to February and experiences the maximum temperature of about 29°C..
Best time to visit is either during the months of February – June or in the months of September – December, as these are the periods when the weather is pleasant enough to enjoy sight seeing. In case you want to be a part of the Camel Festival then you may visit Mount Abu in the month of January.
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Places Of Interest
Dilwara Jain Temples
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Dilwara Jain Temples The Dilwara Jain Temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station. Dilwara Jain Temples were built by Vastupal-Tejpal, a Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are world famous for their stunning use of marble. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. Some … Continue reading Dilwara Jain Temples →
Guru Shikhar
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Guru Shikhar Guru Shikhar, a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters), is the highest point in Rajasthan. It is located at a distance of 15 km from Mount Abu. It has a commanding view of Abu and its surroundings. This peak is the home to the temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of … Continue reading Guru Shikhar →
Honey Moon Point (Anadara Point)
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Honey Moon Point (Anadara Point) On the north-west of the Nakki Lake, near by the old gateway to Abu is the Anadara point named after the village Anadara. This place is at the height of 4,000 feet. Here from also the magnificent grandeur of the setting the sun can be witnessed. Near it, is a … Continue reading Honey Moon Point (Anadara Point) →
Nakki Lake
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Nakki Lake Nakki Lake is a very ancient sacred Lake, according to the Hindu legend. It is called by this name because it was dug out from Nails (Nakh). One story is of dug by Gods to live in, for protection against the Bashkali rakshash (a wicked demon). While other is of Rasiya Balam (a sculpture of … Continue reading Nakki Lake →
Sunset Point
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Sunset Point Anadara Rd, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501 Sunset Point, located in South West of Nakki Lake provides you a scenic view of the setting sun. Hundreds of people swarm this area in the evening amidst a carnival atmosphere. Food stalls, souvenir shops abounds the area. The scenic hills, tranquil surrounding, and the pleasant climate … Continue reading Sunset Point →
Toad Rock
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Toad Rock Located near Nakki Lake, a unique rock formation that looks like a toad is situated on the main trekking trail from Mount Abu. Toad rock is an excellent illustration of Igneous rocks with fantastic shapes in the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Visitors often come here out of sheer curiosity. It is … Continue reading Toad Rock →