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Mount Abu Vacation Tour

The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu huddles among the rocks on a1,220-m granite table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravallihills. It is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills.According to a legend, the place derives its name from Arbuda, a serpent whodescended to the spot to rescue Shiva’s bull, Nandi. Besides having allthe features of a pleasant hill resort,

Mount Abu is also well known for the famous Dilwara temples and many morearchaeological remains. There are interesting treks and picnic spots,romantic royal retreats of the various erstwhile families of bygoneRajputana and some relics of the Raj period. The scenic landscapes includegigantic blocks of rocks in weird shapes, an array of coniferous trees,flowering shrubs, lovely lakes and the cool climate much in contrast to thearid environs of the state.
 

Tourist Attractions of Mount Abu India:

»Dilwara Temples - This complex consisting of five marble Jain temples isone of the finest in Rajasthan, worth braving the queues and ferociousguards. These beautifully carved temples built between 11th & 13thcentury AD are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras.The Vimal Vasahi Temple is the oldest of these, dedicated to the firstTirthankara. Built in 1031 AD (by Vimal Shah- a merchant and representativeof the then Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple architecture.


» Gaumukh Temple - Dedicated to Rama, this smalltemple (the cow’s mouth) is centred on a spring gushing from the mouthof a marble cow. In the Hindu creation myth, the world is formed by a cow,licking salt; the source of the Ganges has the same name. This is said to bethe site of the ancient 'agnikund' fire rituals. It is 4 kms south of MountAbu. Open, free access, down 700 very steep steps.

» Nakki Taal -
This holiday centre of Mount Abu, is virtually in the heart of thetown. This sparkling blue artificial lake is said to have been gauged fromthe earth by the gods, using their fingernails ('nakh' means nail). Nearbyis the 14th century Raghunath Temple.On the western edge of the town centre,Nakki Lake Road circles the entire lake. Rowing boats are available for hirefrom the jetty by Gandhi Park.