Mount Abu is
home to a number of tourist attractions from natural beauty to historical and
architectural places, The Dilwara Jain temples are a complex of temples, carved
of white marble, that were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.
The
historical Achalgarh fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar.
It encloses several beautiful Jain temples, including the Achaleswar Mahadev
Temple (1412) and the Kantinath Temple (1513).
Heart of the
city Nakki Lake, is another popular visitor attraction of Mount Abu. There is
the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur
Palace are also on hills near Nakki Lake.
The mountain
is also home to several Hindu temples, including the Adhar Devi Temple, carved
out of solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to
Dattatreya built atop the Guru Shikhar peak. The world headquarters of the
Brahma Kumari order of lady renunciates is also located here, as is the World
Spiritual University of the same denomination. There is also believed to be a
footprint of Vishnu on top of Mount Abu. The Durga temple, Ambika Mata Temple
lies in a cleft of rock in Jagat, just outside of Mount Abu.
Mount Abu is
also a perfect place to enjoy adventure and eco-tourism, to know more about
possible activities visit our Adventure & eco-tourism page.
Top 10
Tourist Spots in Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temple - Marble
StoneCraft At Its Best
Dilwara
Marble Temples - An Introduction
Dilwara Jain
Temple Main CoridorDilwara Jain Temples is one of the finest Jain temple known
world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone
carvings, 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 temple interior showcases the extraordinary work of human
craftsmanship at its best. These temples were built between 11th to 13th
century AD, The beautiful lush green hills surrounding the temple gives a very
pleasant feeling. The ornamental details of marble stone carvings is phenomenal
and unmatched, The minutely carved ceilings and the pillars are just amazing.
All this was done at a time when no transport or roads were available at a
height of 1200+ Mtrs in Mount Abu, Huge blocks of marble stones were
transported on elephant backs from the Arasoori Hills at Ambaji to this remote
hilly region of Mount Abu. Dilwara temples is also a popular Jain pilgrimage
attraction.
Nakki Lake - The Heart Of Mount Abu
For that
Perfect Romantic Evening
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 a height of 1200 Mtr's
above sea level. Recently in 2006-2007 Nakki lake was granted a huge financial
boost for its protection amongst eight other lakes in India.
Sunset Point, Mount Abu
The
Beautiful Setting Sun In The Aravali Ranges
Just RELAX!
and watch the beautiful sun setting in the Aravali Hills.
Achalgarh Fort - The Medieval Fort of
Mount Abu.
A Glimpse
Into The Past
AchalGarh,
sometimes spelt Achalgadh, is one of the many beautiful medieval monuments that
can be found in the picturesque Mount Abu, located in the desert in the state
of Rajasthan, India. It was commissioned by Rana Kumbha, the esteemed designer
who was responsible for many huge fortresses in Southern Rajasthan. Achalgarh
is just 8 Kilometers from the main Mount Abu town and is well connected by
road.
Gurushikhar, Mount Abu
Enjoy The
Magnificent Panorama
Gurushikhar
holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mount 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 Mount Abu town
and green aravali range.
If you are
traveling through the beautiful Mount Abu region in Rajasthan, you should
ensure that you pay a visit to Guru Shikhar for postcard picture quality views
of the town of Mount Abu and the Aravali Range, Guru Shikhar is also home to
many beautiful and historic temples.
Adhar Devi, Mount Abu
Temple Of
Goddess Arbuda
Situated in
a cave, The Adhar Devi Temple is one of the popular religious themed tourist
destinations in the Mount Abu region. It is situated three kilometers north of
the main town of Mount Abu. The Adhar Devi Temple is reached by climbing up 365
stairs carved into the mountain. The temple itself is located inside a rocky
cleave and is reached by crawling through a small opening into the cave.
The Adhar
Devi Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. It got its name because the
legend has it that "Adhar" of the Mataji (Goddess deity) fell here
also it was believed that the image of the goddess could be found there hanging
in mid air. As well as being a popular tourist destination, the Adhar Devi
Temple is also a common destination for many religion pilgrimages The Adhar
Devi temple receives most pilgrims during the 9 days of the holy Navratri
season.
Trevor's Tank, Mount Abu
Crocodile
& Wildlife Sanctuary
Trevor’s
Tank is a picturesque location just 5 kilometers from the main town of Mount
Abu, and one of the Mount Abu region’s most popular tourist destinations. It is
a nature lover’s paradise that is named after the British engineer who built
it.
Trevor, the
British engineer who built it, was dedicated to building a beautiful place for
people to enjoy and watch nature. At Trevor’s Tank you can see and enjoy the
following:
1. The man made tank (referred to as
Trevor’s Tank after the British engineer who built it) that is used to breed
crocodiles.
2. A visit to Trevor’s Tank offers
picturesque scenery and a multitude of views. If you visit Trevor’s tank, you
should pack a picnic. It is a popular picnic destination for tourists and
locals alike.
3. Trevor’s Tank contains many purpose
built viewing stations that offer you the unique opportunity to watch the
plentiful wildlife in their natural habitat. This is a very popular night time
activity.
4. If you visit Trevor’s Tank during the
right season, and you are very quiet, you may be lucky enough to spot one of
the wild black bears that inhabit the region.
5. Birdwatcher’s from throughout the
world flock to Trevor’s Tank because it is a dream location and there are a lot
of bird species. If you spend long enough there you could spot pigeons,
peacocks and partridges, amongst the rich hills and thick forest.
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mount
Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest parts of the Mount Abu mountain
ranges. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many sightseeing points offering
fantastic views. Many people visit the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary just for
the sightseeing and views, but most visit The Mount Abu Wildlife 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 Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary you won’t miss much on either side.
Gaumukh Temple
The Place Of
The Ancient Sages & Saints
The Mount
Abu region of Rajasthan contains many beautiful and popular tourist
destinations. If you are visiting there you must visit the Gaumukh Temple. If
you do take the opportunity to visit the Gaumukh Temple and its beautiful
surrounds, you can enjoy walking excursions, picnics as well as viewing the
beautiful temple and its statues. The Gaumukh Temple is also popular for
religious pilgrimages and meditation.
The Gaumukh
Temple was built in its location as a dedication to Saint Vashishth. It is
believed that Saint Vashishth performed a yagna there that created the four
major Rajput clans. There is also a tank that you should visit- the Agni Kund.
The Agni Kund is believed to be the site of a sacrificial fire which Saint
Vashishth used to perform the yagni from which the four clans were born.
Reference : MountAbu.com
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