Mount Abu - The only hill station in Rajasthan is situated in south-west end of Rajasthan.It has stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples dating back 11th- 13th centuries ,making it a popular pilgrimage centre. Delwara Jain Temples, are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. Places to see are Gaumukh Temple( a natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow’s head ), Adhar Devi temples and Nakki lake. Museum at the Raj Bhawan is a collection of archaeological excavations dating back to 8th-12th century A.D. It also has Jain bronze carvings,brass works etc. Sunset point provides a spectacular sight of the setting sun and hills are covered in the golden glow can be viewed from here. Other popular spots include Honeymoon point, which also offers a view of sunset, the Crags and the Shanti Shikhar. Trevor’s Tank, named after the British engineer who constructed it is a delight for bird-watchers with densely wooded hills that are a haven to pigeons, peacocks and partridges. Achalgarh is an impressive fort with some beautiful Jain Temples enclosed within.
Best Season to Visit : February to June, September and December.
Reaching Mount Abu -
Air : Udaipur is the nearest airport. Daily flight form Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur are available to Udaipur.
Rail : Abu Road is the nearest railway station and is about 22 kms from Mount Abu. And well connected with Ahemdabad, Jaipur, Mumbai and Jodhpur.
Road : Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur and Abu Road to Mount Abu. It is also connected by road to Delhi, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bundi and
Udaipur.
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