About Mount Abu Tour [Rajasthan
India] :
Situated at the southern most tip of the Aravali range and at a height of
about 1,220 meters above sea level, lies Rajasthan's one and only hill
station - Mount Abu. A unique destination for both adventure and eco tourism
it is a major pilgrimage site for both Hindu and the Jains as well. Around
180 km away from Jodhpur and 509 km away from Jaipur, Mount Abu was once a
part of the Chauhan kingdom and served as a summer resort both for the
Rajput kings of the region as well as for the British
Tourist Attractions in Mount Abu Rajasthan India :
Situated in the midst of flowering coniferous trees and shrubs with a
meandering stream flowing nearby, Mt.Abu presents a picture of an ethereal
charm in terms of its scenic beauty, picturesque viewpoints and sheer
architectural masterpieces.
Gaumukh Temple Rajasthan India - A natural spring flowing
through a sculpted cow's head gave the shrine its name. Has a magnificent
marble image of Nandi, the celestial bull as also a beautifully sculpted
hill temple of Arbuada-the mighty serpent. The famous 'yagna' of sage
Vashishtha from which four Rajput clans took birth is said to have been
performed here.
Dilwara Jain Temple Rajasthan India - An architectural
masterpiece renowned all over the world for its architectural perfection.
The temple built between 11th and 13th century A.D, is dedicated to the Jain
Tirthankaras. With their elegant and intricate marble carvings on door
castings, pillars, corridors, architraves, and sculptures on porticoes, all
illustrating the Jain and Hindu mythologies, the temple is a fine specimen
of Indian craftsmanship.
Adhar Devi Temple Rajasthan India - Dedicated to Goddess
Durga, this temple chiseled out of a huge rock that can be reached by a
flight of 360 stairs is a favorite tourist spot. · GuruShikhar: The
highest point of Rajasthan at 17221m. At the top is the Atri Rishi Temple
dedicated to Sage Atri as well as a temple dedicated to Datta -traya,who is
considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu
- Nakki Lake
- Sunset Point
- Shri Raghunath Ji Temple
- Museum and Art Gallery
Access To Mount Abu Rajasthan India :
» By Air - The nearest airport is Udaipur.
» By Train - Mount Abu is located on the broad gauge
line between Delhi and Mumbai via Ahmedabad. Direct trains run to various
destinations including Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Ahmedabad .
» By Road - Some buses go all the way to Mount Abu
while others terminate at Abu road. Convenient bus services are from
Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Baroda, Jaipur,Jodhpur, Mumbai
Cities
of Rajasthan
