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 cows 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.
Trevors
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
Udaipur - 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.
Shopping in Mount Abu:In
Mount Abu there is also a mini market for Rajasthan handicrafts. Boating
facilities are available at Nakki Lake. There are number of private hotels
and it becomes difficult to get accommodation during the peak season.