Mount Abu Tour

Mount Abu Tour is like a breath of fresh air in the parched desert of Rajasthan. The only hill station in Rajasthan, it is located 1,722 metres above sea level and is situated amidst the lush green hills on the highest point of the Aravallis range. It used to be a preferred leisure destination of the ruling royal family back when the Maharajas reigned. A striking feature about Mount Abu is posh houses, which are a blend of British style bungalows and holiday lodges of the royals, sharing space with the rustic abodes of various tribal communities residing in the forests. Possessing great scenic beauty, this quaint hill station is home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests. You can also enjoy blossoming flowers and trees that are indigenous to this region. Mount Abu also houses a sanctuary where you can spot animals such as langur, sambar, wild boar and leopards. Mount Abu is home to many religious monuments, the most famous being the Dilwara temple, Brahmakumari Ashram, Guru Shikhar and the shrines of Jainism. This hill station is not only a peaceful and beauty-laden getaway but also an ideal place for a sacred pilgrimage.

The Arbuda Mountains (Abu Parvat / Mount Abu) Region Is Said To Be Original Abode Of The Famous Gurjaras. The Association Of The Gurjars With The Mountain Is Noticed In Many Inscriptions And Epigraphs Including Tilakamanjari Of Dhanpala. These Gurjars (Gujars Or Gujjars) Migrated From Arbuda Mountain Region And As Early As Sixth Century A.D, They Set Up One Or More Principalities In Rajasthan And Gujarat. Almost All Or A Larger Part Of Rajasthan And Gujarat Had Been Known As Gurjaratra (Country Ruled Or Protected By The Gurjars) Or Gurjarabhumi (Land Of The Gurjars) For Centuries Prior To Mughal Period.

The Conquest Of Mount Abu In 1311 By Rao Lumba Of Deora-Chauhan Dynasty Brought To An End The Reign Of The Parmars And Also Marked The Decline Of Mount Abu. He Shifted The Capital City To Chandravati In The Plains. After The Destruction Of Chandravati In 1405, Rao Shasmal Made Sirohi His Headquarters.Later It Was Leased By The British Government From The Then Maharaja Of Sirohi For Use As The Headquarter Of The Resident To Rajputana (Another Name For Rajasthan).

Sights:
Gaumukh Temple : Regarded by Hindus as one of the most holy places of worship, the Gaumukh Temple is a symbol of their pride. Gaumukh Temple is a must visit place in Mount Abu.
The name of the place Gaumukh has been originated from a stone carving in the topmost part of the temple, which shows a cow’s (gau) mouth (mukh) releasing a torrential flow of water to a tank.
The Gaumukh Temple is also famous for religious pilgrimages and meditation.

Adhar Devi Temple : It is situated three kilometers away from town. There are around 365 steps lead to ‘Durga temple' built in a natural cleft in the rock. Mount Abu looks beautiful from up here.
This temple is one of the prominent tourist spots of Mount Abu. It is believed that the image of the goddess was originally hanging in mid-air, hence the name ‘Adhar Devi' is derived from it..

Nakki Lake : Nakki Lake is in the heart of Mount Abu and is a great tourist spot. The lake derives its name from the legend that it was scooped out by a god, using only his nails, or nakh.
It is the only Indian artificial lake situated at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. The Nakki Lake is recognized as a holy lake and honored by few divisions of the neighboring folks.

Sunset Point : In the evening, in the middle of a festive atmosphere, several people come to this area found in South West of Nakki Lake that offers a beautiful view of the sun going down.
The scenic hills, quiet environment, and the pleasant weather make it a most preferable spot among the tourists.

How to Reach Mount Abu
By Air : The closest airport to Mount Abu is Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport, Dabok (Udaipur) which is around 207-km
By Train : The closest railway station is Abu Road (29-km) located on Mumbai-Ahmedabad -Ajmer-Jaipur-Delhi route.
By Road : It is connected to all the major towns in northern and western India.