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Mt. Abu Travel

The only hills station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain temples, dating back 11th - 13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre.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 characterised by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds.


GENERAL INFORMATION :
Area : 25 sq. km.
Altitude : 1219 mts.
Climate : Summer : 33.8 degree C 23.3 degree C
Winter : 28.3 degree C 11.6 degree C
Rainfall : 65-177 cms.
Best Season : Feb-June, Sept. Dec.
Clothing : Summer: light tropical ; Winter: light woollen
Languages : English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marwadi.
PLACES OF INTEREST :

Adhar Devi Temple: The temple is chiselled out of a huge rock reached by a flight of 360 stairs. A favorite tourist spot.

Bramha Kumaris Spiritual University and Museum
The Bramha Kumaris preach that all religions lead to God and so are equally valid, and the principles of each should be studied. The university aims at establishment of universal peace through 'the importation of spiritual knowledge and training of easy raja yoga meditation'

Gaumukh Temple: A natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow's head gives the shrine its name. The famous 'yagna' of Sage Vashishtha was performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill temple of Arbuada - the mighty serpent, stands against the beautiful backdrop. Nearby is the magnificent marble image of Nandi, the celestial bull rescued by Arbuada.

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.

Shri Raghunathji Temple: Situated near the 'Nakki lake' is the temple dedicated to Shri Raghunathji with a beautiful image of the deity that was placed here in 14th century A.D. by Sri Ramanand - the famous Hindu preacher.

Gardens and Parks: Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout the hilly paradise. Ashok Vatika, Gandhi Park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden are some of the noteworthy gardens.

EXCURSIONS :

Trevor’s Tank:
Named after the British engineer who constructed it, Trevor’s Tank is a delight for birdwatchers with densely wooded hills that are a haven to pigeons, peacocks and partridges.
Achalgarh :
It is an impressive fort with some beautiful jain temples enclosed within. Among the noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412 A.D.) and Kantinath Jain Temple (1513 A.D.). The latter has gold plated image. Mandakini Kund and a sculpture of Parmar Dharavarsh are situated close to the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple. The Fort was built in the 14th century A.D. by Rana Kumbha and is approachable by a motorable road.
Guru Shikhar
At the end of the plateau and 15 km from Mt. Abu is Guru Shikhar the highest point in Rajasthan at 1721 meters that offers a bird's eye view of the sylvan surroundings of Mount Abu. A road goes almost all the way to the summit.At the top is the Aarti Rishi Temple, complete with a priest and good views all around. Below the temple is a cafe selling soft drinks and snacks. A small Shaivite shrine and a temple of Dattatreya standing on the shikhar are worth a visit.

ACCESS :
  • By Rail : Abu road 29 km is the closes trail head. Taxis, Jeeps and buses can be hired for onward journey to Mount Abu. Some important train connections are :Gujarat Mail (Mumbai-Abu Road-Delhi Sarai Rohilla); Aravali Express (Ahmedabad-Abu Road-Marwar); Ahmedabad Mail (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Abu Road); Surya Nagri Express (Jodhpur- Abu Road- Ahmedabad) ;Ranakpur Express (Ahmedabad- Abu Road- Jodhpur)
  • By Air : Udaipur 185 km is nearest airport. Taxi and buses available to reach Mount Abu.
  • By Road : Good network of bus services, Key connections are :Ahmedabad 221 km, Jodhpur 326 Kms.
LOCAL TRANSPORT :
Un-metered taxis, and jeeps
SHOPPING :
All over Rajasthan, one can purchase goodies that can be used as well as form valuable gifts. One can find the Rajasthan Emporium on Raj Bhavan Rd. There are a few shops on the road down to the lakefront too.


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