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Introduction of Mount abu |
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Mount Abu
is Rajasthan’s only hill resort, it is situated at an elevation of
3500 feet on the highest peak of the Aravalis. It stretches along a
plateau which is about 22 kms long and 6 kms wide. Like other hill
stations or ‘Hot Weather Resorts’ it is very popular locally. The
surface of Abu is hilly and the views over the plains are very good.
Nakki Lake is situated at the heart of the town. According to a legend
Nakki Lake was gouged out by a divine finger nail.
Maximum temperature of Mount Abu is about 33.8 degree Celsius in
summers and it remains at zero degree Celsius in winters, it even
drops below freezing point sometimes. There are several orchids during
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History of Mount Abu |
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Mount Abu
has a diverse history. Mount Abu served as a summer resort for the
Rajput kings of the region and was part of the Chauhan kingdom of
Rajasthan earlier. Afterwards to use it as the headquarters it was
leased by the British government from the Maharaja of Sirohi. It was
the favorite summer destination of the British during the British rule
in India, British came here to escape the dusty, dry heat of the
plains. Mount Abu also served as a sanatorium for the troops. Earlier
Mount Abu was the dwelling of various sages and saints. All the gods
and goddesses of the Hindu Mythology used to visit this holy mountain
according to myths. Famous saint Vashishth lived here and performed a
yagna for the purification of the Kshatriyas who were the ancient
fighting caste. Spiritual fire rose from this to the powerful Rajputs
who later dominated the history of Rajasthan.
The origin
of Mount Abu goes back several centuries. Nandini, the cow belonging
to the honored sage Vashishtha was once fell into a great lake.
Vashishtha requested the gods in the Himalaya to save her and they
sent Arbuda, a cobra who carried a rock on his head, dropped it into
the lake, displacing the water and saving Nandini. Thereafter the
place came to be known as Arbudachala and thereafter it was reduced to
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Tourist Attraction in Mount Abu |
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Mount Abu
is a famous hill station with various wonderful attractions.
Nakki
Lake
is a scenic lake which is set amidst hills, it is considered to have
been carved out by the gods with their nails. Nakki Lake is the only
artificial lake in India which is about 1200 meters above sea level;
it is a popular spot for boating. Other spots include the amazing
Sunset Point, The Vimjala Shah Temple, Stone Cutters Temple,
well-known
Dilwara Jain Temples,
the beautifully carved hill temple of Gaumukh and Toad’s Rock. The
Dilwara temples are finest architectural attraction which were built
between 11th and 13th century AD and are equally popular among
tourists and pilgrims alike. Dilwara temples are perfect example of
Jain temple architecture.
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Nakki Lake |
Aravalli Range |
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Dilwara Jain Temple |
Dilwara Jain Temple Marble
Elephants |
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Toad’s Rock |
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A rock
carved by nature, over hangs the placid Nakki Lake and appears to be
in the shape of the toad, ready to dive into the lake. It not only
filially keeps eye on the love lake Nakki, but majestically surveys
the whole town too.
It is an
excellent example of igneous rock with breath taking shapes in the
cradle of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Together with this
wondrous sculpture, chiseled by the three great sculptures, The Sun,
The Rain and The Wind, there are many more masterpieces in Mount Abu.
Here one can satisfy his visual and spiritual senses by watching and
feeling the energy of all the five elements of life in harmony with
each other. The Land, Water, Air, Fire (Sun) and Sky.
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Toad Rock |
Toad Rock from
Nakki Lake View |
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How to get here |
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By Rail:
Mount
Abu is well connected by a good rail network with various cities of
Rajasthan and India.
By Road:
There is an extensive service from Mount Abu to various destinations
cities of Rajasthan and as well as to various other destinations s of
India.
By Air:
The nearest airport is Udaipur which is about 165 kms far away from
Mount Abu. |
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You will visit
“Mount Abu”
during the below Tours of Rajasthan |
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31 Days
Rajasthan Tour (Including Mount abu)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur - Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi -
Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand - Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Rohetgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar
- Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi
28 Days Rajasthan Heritage
Tour (Including Mount abu)
28
Days / 27 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh - Deogarh - Ranakpur -
Mount Abu - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittorgarh - Kota - Ranthambore -
Bharatpur - Delhi
24 Days Forts and Palaces Tour
(Including Mount abu)
24 Days / 23 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Udaipur - Kota - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Delhi
7 Days Imperial Rajasthan Tour
(Including Mount abu)
7 Days / 6 Nights
Udaipur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur
6 Days Mountain Tour (Including Mount
abu)
6 Days / 5 Nights
Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur |
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Map of
Mount Abu
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