About Mt. Abu

Mt. Abu stands proudly as the only hill-station in Rajasthan as well as the north-west region of India. It is situated at about 1,200 meters above sea level and is like an oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan. The Mt. Abu region offers a lot to see and do. There are a lot of man-made beauties consisting of temples and other tourist spots however the beautiful scenic views, the native flora and the native fauna offer all that a nature lover desires of. This world famous tourist destination is well known for its Delwara Jain temples, Nakki Lake, Sunset Point, Wildlife Sanctuary, Gurushikhar and many other stunning natural beauty situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range. The hill-station has a very cool and soothing climate thanks to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. Mt. Abu with its word-class tourist facilities has a variety of hotels ranging from budget class to three star and even a few heritage ones that provide a great holiday escape or a memorable honeymoon attraction. It is said that every year nearly more than three million national and international tourists visit Abu.

Delwara Jain Temple, built between 11th to 13th century AD is one of the finest Jain temple known all over the world for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings, while some experts also consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal. It seems fairly basic temple from outside but every cloud has a silver lining, the interiors of the temple showcases the extraordinary work of human craftsmanship at its best.

Nakki Lake, the mythological lake with a very interesting story behind its creation is the heart of Mount Abu. The legend has it that this lake was dugg by Gods or Devtas using their nails or nakh, that’s why the name Nakki Lake – few sections of local tribes also consider Nakki Lake as a holy lake and worship it. Nakki lake is also the only Indian artificial lake situated at such a height above sea level.

The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest parts of the Abu mountain ranges. The sanctuary is home to many sightseeing points offering breathtaking views and many people visit just for the sightseeing and views but most visit the sanctuary for the animals and birds. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is about 7 kilometres long and only 300 metres wide. This means that while you take the long walk down the sanctuary you won’t miss much on either side.

Gurushikhar holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mt. Abu but the whole of Aravali mountain range, situated at a height of 1722 meters from the sea-level Gurushikar provides a breathtaking panoramic view of Abu town and green Aravali range.

But after all words are just words!! You have to be there to experience all of its beauty and serenity!!

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