Introduction The
secluded hill station of Rajasthan Mount Abu, once a part of Chauhan
kingdom, served as a summer resort of the Rajputs. Later it became a head
quarters to the British residency. Placed on the boundary between Rajasthan
and Gujarat, this is the only hill station in India, located in the middle
of a land, which is nothing but an arid desert. The man made beauty, perched
hills, rich flora, the amazing architectural wonders and the scenic beauty
come together to make Mount Abu. Apart from the structural beauty, this
place is the natural implication consisting of gigantic rocks, lovely lakes
and salubrious climate, making Abu a perfect place amidst the dry land of
Rajasthan. Mount Abu offers you the best of all possible worlds with beauty
in the form of Dilwara caves, the chief centre of Brahmakumaris, Nakki Lake
and elegant temples.
Quick Facts Location : 185 kms from Udaipur & 465 from Jaipur State : Rajasthan Area : 25 sq, km Trip Highlights : Delawra Temple, Gaumukh temple, Nakki Lake &
The Sunset Point Ideal time to visit : March - May & September - December Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi and English STD Code : 2974 Climate : Summer (Max - 33.8 ºC) & Winter (Max 23.3 ºC) Best time to visit : March - May & September - December
Mount Abu Air/Rail/Road Links
Airport :
Udaipur (135 km) is the only nearest airport. Flights
from Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai are easily available to Udaipur.
Railway Station :
Abu Road is the nearest railway station, which is
located about 22 kms from Mount Abu. Ahmadabad, Jaipur, Mumbai and all
major cities are well connected by this station.
Bus Station :
Deluxe buses of Rajasthan roadways ply at regular
intervals from Abu to all major cities.
Tourist
Attractions in Mount Abu Gaumukh Temple The
unique backdrop of this temple makes it look more beautiful and majestic. A
sculpted cow in the temple compound and a beautiful stream flowing gives a
magnificent diorama of the whole compound.
Sunset Point
As the name implies, this is place amidst the hills of Mt Abu that offers
some miraculous sunset views. The hills look thrilling when covered in the
golden glow of sun.
Delwara temple Delwara
Jain temples have been very popular for their sheer beauty and elegance.
Built between 11 and 13th century these temples are made up of white marble.
Dedicated to Lord Tirthankaras, these temples are a great example of temple
architecture.
Nakki Lake
The staggering Naki lake is situated amidst beautiful landscapes and rich
surroundings. It is believed it it be carved out by the Gods with their
nails. Ragunath temple, a popular temple in this district lies near to this
lake.
Shopping
Centres in Mount Abu
It is not apparently a great place to shop from. Still you can manage to
buy jewelery, fabrics, wooden articles gem stones, metal crafts leather ware
and souvenirs from Abu. Nakki lake market is a famous area for shopping.
However, you can enjoy shopping from-
Famous Hotels in Mount Abu
Relish the stunning panoramic views, finest hospitality and luxurious stay
in the hotels of Mount Abu. All the hotels offer a fascinating scenic view
and promise your stay to be a memorable one:
Nearby Gateways
Getting away from this pleasant atmosphere, can lead you to the beautiful
Rajasthani cities of the desert place Rajasthan. So moving away, from Abu
can prove very advantageous to you in any way.
Udaipur (185 km) Ahmadabad (225 km) Jodhpur (336 km)