Mount Abu – Rajasthan

Deserts, magnificent forts, bewitching lakes, breathtaking wild life sanctuaries, marvellous temples, colourful festival, fair and camel riding get emerge in the mind within no time when it’s talked about Rajasthan. But Rajasthan is more than it since it holds Mount Abu – one and only hill station of Rajasthan which play a wide role to change the definition of India’s largest state by area. Why Mount Abu is very popular among the tourists? If you are going to schedule a tour to Mount Abu then you must go through the whole blog. Being a tourist, you need to have knowledge about it.

4 BEST REASONS WHY YOU VISIT MOUNT ABU 

• It’s one and only hill station in Rajasthan. And there is a BIG NO for exploring Rajasthan without visiting Mount Abu.
• This stunning hill station is not only very popular in India but all around the world because of having enthralling Dilwara Temple. It can steal your heart with its one look.
• There is nothing like Best Time to Visit Mount Abu as it can be visited throughout the year. Here, weather remains lovely.
• Here, you can also jazz up your journey if stay in heritage hotels like Palace Hotel Bikaner House.

POPULAR PLACES TO VISIT

• Dilwara Jain Temple – Between the 11th and 13th century, Dilwara Jain Temple was built and situated 2.5 km away from Mount Abu. It’s very beautiful and play a wider role to spice up your journey. This marvellous temple is made from marble. When it comes about beautiful pilgrim all across the world, the name of Dilwara Jain Temple emerges first. When you step in this temple, you will be overwhelmed with outstanding beauty. Here, you find a total number of 5 temples.

 

• GuruShikhar – It’s another destination for pilgrims. GuruShikhar is the highest point in Mount Abu. Here, you can take a look of the whole region in one go. It is associated to Guru Dattatreya. And that’s why devotees of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva come here to take the blessings. It’s advised that you are allowed to take your favourite food and beverage along with you but avoid alcohol as it’s a sacred place.

• Trevor’s Crocodile Park – Mount Abu holds Trevor’s Crocodile Park and you must not go ahead without visiting it. This part has been decorated with greenery and will take your heart. The motive behind establishing Trevor’s crocodile Part is breeding Crocodile. This place also make you relax and cool. Apart from crocodile, it’s good for have fun with family, for bird-watching, black bear and much more.
• Nakki Lake – Beautiful Lake has always been the centre point of visitors to make a stroll. And Mount Abu loves to take care of your wish as it serves Nakki Lake to take you another world. It holds significant spiritual value as well. This lake is best if you are hunting adventure-cum-peaceful place for picnic or to spend quality time with your friends/family members. Here, you can go along with boating and trek spots. Nakki Lake is also associated to Mahatama Gandhi as his ashes was immersed here. For the foodie, Nakki Lake is also a special place as a number of restaurants and local food is available here.

• Sunset Point – Do you wish to capture outstanding snaps? You must head to Sunset Point as it’s a lovely place and perfect for taking eye-catching picture of sunset. Every year a number of people visit this place to take a close look of a beautiful sunset.

• AchalGarh – This fort takes you a long time back in the history. This beautiful fort was established by the Paramara Dynasty rulers. This fort also holds a beautiful Lord Shiva temple. It’s decorated with 3 sculptures of buffalos and brass Nandi. As per the mythology, this amazing temple holds a foot impression of Lord Shiva.
• Mount Abut Wildlife Sanctuary – It’s another attraction which lures a number of visitors to make a stroll. It’s a great place to take a close look of Wildlife. Various species like sambhar, common langur, wild boar, bear, pangolin, common mongoose, jungle cat, wolf, hyena, jackal, Indian fox, Indian hare, porcupine and hedgehog can make your journey memorable.

• Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University – This special kind of university was situated in 1936 in order to spread peace and awareness. You must visit this university it’s surrounded by amidst scenic hills of Aravalli.

• Adhar Devi Temple – This stunning temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Adhar Devi Temple situated 3km away from Mount Abu. Durign Navratri, a number of people come to visit this temple. Since it established in a cave and you have to clime around 365 steps.
• Doodh Baori – it’s situated adjacent to Adhar Devi Temple. It’s kind of very auspicious and sacred well having auspicious water. The colour of water is similar to milk and that’s why it’s called Doodh Baori.
• Gaumukh Temple – This temple is dedicated to Saint Vashishtha. It’s believed that he performed Yogna at the same place. And that’s why temple has been established at this place.

THINGS TO DO

• Sher E Punjab – it’s one of the local eatery and foodies must not skip this place. Here, you can taste a number of sweet dishes and desserts like Dhaba Gosht, Kadai Chicken, Chicken 65, butter chicken etc. at reasonable price. Whether you are vegetarian or non-vegetarian, it caters for both.
• Boating – Don’t forget to do boating in Nakki Lake. It will take you to another world. Boating will take your tension and frustration away.
• Apart from it, you can go for rock climbing, rappelling, trekking etc., in order to add more fun to your journey.

FAIR AND FESTIVALS

• Gangaur Festivals – Like other states of Rajasthan, Gangaur festival is also famous in Mount Abu. This festival is celebrated between the months of March-April. During this festival, Goddess Parvati is worshipped. Married women and unmarried girl perform this puja.
• Summer Festival – It’s a three-day festival, which is organised by Rajasthan Tourism and Municipal Board of Mount Abu. A number of cultural programmes are performed during this festival. This festival is kicked off with a procession which starts from RTDC hotel shikhar and gets end at Nakki Lake Chowk.
• Winter Festival – It’s also a three-day festival organise in December. Various types of sports are organised like Kite-flying, hair ballooing etc. Apart from it, various culture programmes are also performed.

HOW TO REACH

• By Rail – Mount Abu is well connected by train routes to other major cities like Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur. The nearest railway station situated 28 km away.
• By Air – If you are looking for air service then you can go ahead as the nearest airport is Udaipur. Apart from it, Ahmedabad is another option but it located 221 km from Mount Abu. For better connectivity and daily flights, Ahmedabad emerges first.
• By Road –  You can also reach Mount Abu by road as it’s connected with major cities of the country. Nearest national highway no. 14 located just 24 KM’s.