Mount Abu
The only hill resort of
Rajasthan, crowning at the highest peak of the Aravali hills at altitude of 1220
meters. It is not the only one of the prettiest hill stations in the country,
but also a major Rajput centre. Mt. Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva before it
became Jain pilgrimage center. The biggest draws for Mt. Abu are Dilwara Temples.
The hill boasts of a rich vegetation and thick forest. It stands out like an oasis
in arid environs.
Places of interest: Dilwara Temple,
Adhar Devi Temple, Guru Shikhar, Sunset point, Nakki Lake, etc.
Reach -
By Air: The nearest airport is Udaipur, 185 Kms.
By Rail: Nearest station is Abu Road, from here trains to Bombay, Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad.
By Road: Udaipur 185 Kms, Ahmedabad 222 Kms, Jodhpur 326 Kms. |
