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Your Mount Abu Tours Guide will take you to the sole hill station
in Rajasthan that is huddled among the rocks on a granite
table mountain to the south west of the Aravalli hills. If
any amount of credence can be attached to the popular legends
then Mount Abu owes its name to the serpent Arbuda that is
believed to have come down to the spot to save Lord Shiva's
bull Nandi. There are a number of places of considerable tourist
importance that you can pay a visit to on your Mount Abu Tours Guide.
The Summer Festival organized during the month of June is
one of the major highlights of Mount Abu. There is a general
atmosphere of gaiety that pervades the place with the folk
dance performances adding to the attraction. The tourists
have ample time to relax and enjoy in this tiny hill resort
that brims with life during this time.
Places of Interest in Mount Abu ( Tourist
Places in Mount Abu)
Dilwara Temples - Besides being a popular hill station,
Mount Abu is also regarded as an important pilgrimage site
with the Dilwara Jai Temples, ashrams of saints and some Hindu
temples within its boundaries. The Dilwara Temples exhibit
the skill and expertise of the sculptors too good with their
chisels. The temple date back to the 11th and the 13th century
A.D and are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. Among these
temples, the Vimal Vasahi Temple is the oldest one.
Shillong - Touted as the "Scotland of the East"
Shillong is situated at an altitude of 1,496 meter above the
sea level. This place is indeed worth a visit on your Mount
Abu Tours Guide.
Govt. Museum - The Museum set up in 1962 is housed
within the premises of Raj Bhawan. The museum was set up with
the intention of preserving the archaeological wealth of the
region.
Mandakini Kund - The Mandakini Kund serves as a water
reserve for the Achalgarh Fort. Both this and the renowned
sculpture of Parmar Daravarsh are situated in close proximity
to the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple.
Nakki Talav - This is a beautiful artificial lake
with sparkling blue waters. The Raghunath Temple dating back
to the 14th century is situated close by.
How to Reach
By Air - The nearest airport to Mouth Abu is in Udaipur.
There are a number of transport facilities that would take
you from the airport to Mount Abu. There are a number of domestic
flights that connect Udaipur to other major cities in India.
By Rail - The railway station is at Abu Road and a
good number of trains connect Mount Abu to the rest of the
country.
By Road - Mount Abu is close to the National Highway
no. 8 and 14. A good network of roads connects Mount Abu to
other major places in the country. The good condition of the
road makes it easy for you to access Mount Abu by private
cars or taxis.
TouristPlacesRajasthan.com
is a travel site with a repository
of information on Mount Abu Tours Guide and on visiting other exotic
places within Rajasthan.
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