Rajasthan Tours

A heavenly retreat amidst the deserts, Mount Abu is a jewel in the sands of Rajasthan. This forested hilly spot is an oasis in the otherwise barren lands of the region. A summer retreat for the erstwhile rulers of the state, Mount Abu is still a summer resort for those who try to escape the heat of the plains. The road leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds.

Mount Abu is a beautiful hill station in Rajasthan. the tourists and the natives alike head here to take a break from the smoldering summer blaze. This veritable Eden served as the Chauhan Rajputs' summer resort.

According to myth, Mount Abu is as old as the Himalaya. It was named after Arbuda, a mighty serpent, who saved Lord Shiva's revered bull, Nandi, from plunging into an abyss. Whereas the legends relates that the Mount Abu, the four fire clans, the Chauhans, Solankis, Pramaras and Pratiharas, were created by a fire pit by Brahmin priests.

The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over, situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan

The Yagna was performed besides a natural spring situated below Abu, emerging from a rock shaped like a cows head and hence the site was called Gaumukh.

TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

» Dilwara Jain Temples :
Dilwara 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. The two temples Vimala Vasahi & Luna Vasahi are singled out by experts as superb examples of architecture.

» Raghunathji Temple :
A major attraction of Mount Abu is the Raghunathji Temple that is located near the Nakki Lake. The temple is dedicated to Shri Raghunathji. A gorgeous idol of the deity was placed in this temple in 14th century A.D. by the well-known preacher Sri Ramanand.

» Pittalhar Temple :
This temple contains a massive statue of Rishab Dev (Adinath) cast in five metals, the main metal used is Pital (brass), which gives it the name Pittalhar. This shrine also contains a garbhagraha, gudh mandap and navchowki.

» Vimal Vasahi Temple :
This temple carved entirely out of white marble was built in 1021 AD by Vimal Shah, a minister of Raja Bhimdeo. The temple is dedicated to the 1st Jain Tirthankara (teacher or guide) Adi Nath.

» Museum & Art Gallery :
The museum is divided into two sections. The first section has been adorned by a diorama of local tribal hut with their usual living style.

» View Points :
Of the various points around the town, Sunset Point, 1.5 km from the tourist office of Mount Abu, is the most popular.

» Trevor's Tank :
Named after the British engineer who constructed it, Trevor’s Tank is a delight for bird watchers with densely wooded hills that.

» Guru Shika :
At the end of the plateau, 15km from Mount Abu, is Guru Shikar, the highest point in Rajasthan at 1722m. A road goes almost all the.

» Achal Garh :
The Shiva Temple of Achaleshwar Mahandeva, in Achalgarh, boasts a number of interesting features , including what is said to be a toe of Shiva.

» Gardens And Parks :
Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout the hilly paradise. Ashok Vatika,Gandhi park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh.