Mount Abu: A tour to The Hill Station

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Mount Abu A tour to The Hill Station
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Mount Abu town is the only Hill Station in the
Aravalli Range. It is situated in the Sirohi
district of Rajasthan near the border of Gujarat.
It is located at an elevation of
1,220m(4,003ft.). It has been a popular retreat
from the heat of Rajasthan and Gujarat for
centuries. The highest peak of Mont Abu is Guru
Shikar at 1,722m(5,650ft.) above the sea level.
The Abu Parvat is referred as an oasis in the
dessert as its height are home to rivers, lakes,
waterfalls and evergreen forests. The Mount Abu
is one of the most beautiful Hill stations in
India and is a major tourist attraction place in
Rajasthan. It is one of the places in Rajasthan
which you should visit if you go to Rajasthan, it
is among one of the places which attracts large
number of tourists.
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  Places to visit in Mount Abu - 1.Nakki
Lake The Nakki Lake is one of the most romantic
spots in Mount Abu. The lake has its link to the
mythologies of Hindu religion. It is the first
manmade lake in India with a depth of around
11,000 metres. The Nakki Lake is located in the
centre of hill station, the lake is surrounded by
lush greenery, mountains and strangely shaped
rocks. It is a perfect place for nature lovers
and photography fiends. The lake is the best
place for an early morning or evening picnic.
Near the lake there are a lot of tracking spots
where you can have a relaxed stroll amidst serene
nature or a challenging track.
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2.Dilwara temple The temple is located in the
lush green Aravalli hills in Mount Abu. The
Dilwara temple is one of the most beautiful
pilgrimage sites for the Jains. It is designed by
Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between
11th and 13th century. The Dilwara temple is
renowned for the opulent use of marble and
intricate carvings on every hook and corner. The
temple looks quite austere from outside, but as
you enter in the temple you will go head over
hills with the stunning designs patterns carved
on roofs. walls, archways, and pillars. The
Dilwara temple includes five equally beguiling
temples namely- Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi,
Pittalhar, Parshavanatha and Mahaveer Swami
Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath, Lord
Rishabhdeo, Lord Neminath, Lord Mahveer Swami and
Lord Parshavantha respectively.
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3. Guru Shikhar The highest point on the Aravalli
hill is Guru Shikhar, lies about 15 km from Mount
Abu.it is the highest point of the Mount Abu. The
height of the peak is 1722 metres from the sea
level and it promises breath-taking view of the
Aravalli range and Mount Abu. Guru Shikhar
translate to The peak of the Guru and was named
after Guru Dattatreya who is believed to have
resided on the peak during his days as a monk.
When visited during October and November, the
weather gets more cloudier and mistier. At the
top of Guru Shikhar there is an age-old bell with
the words 1411 AD inscribed on it. Ringing the
bell after hiking all the way to the peak is an
age-old bell is like announcing your achievement
to the valley of Mount Abu. The sound of the bell
chimes long and far.
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4.Sunset Point A destination is not complete
without the sunset point, and Mount Abu is not an
exception. The outlandish view of the rugged
Aravalli ranges, sun kissed by the radiating rays
of the setting sun is what draws scores of
tourists to this picturesque location near the
famous Nakki lake. It is a perfect picnic spot as
one can admire the magic of the coloured sky as
sun sets, painted in hues of red and orange,
contrary to the rich greenery of the Aravalli
range in the background. The climate also makes
it familiar to enjoy the sunset from the Mount
Abu in peace without any pressure and noise of
the city. The sunset point in the Mount Abu is
protected by railings and has staircases build
for the people to sit and soak in the
tranquillity.
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5.Honeymoon Point The Honeymoon Point in Mount
Abu is located at an elevation of 4000ft, offers
an exquisite view of the setting sun painting the
sky yellow and red. It is also known as Anadara
point, this scenic location is considered an
ideal spot to unwind after a long day of travel
and sightseeing. The beauty lies in the backdrop
of gorgeous Nakki Lake and the old Gateway to
Mount Abu. This picturesque place is perfect just
not for capture the sun shining at a distance but
also to feel the brush of air while gazing at the
endless horizon.
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These are some of the major places to visit in
Mount Abu for experiencing an adventures trip to
the Hill station. There are many more places to
visit in Mount Abu to visit. You can visit
Trevors Park, Toad Rock, Achlagarh Village,
Mount Aby Wildlife Sanctuary, Arbuda Devi Temple.
Universal Peace Hall and many more places. One
can contact to our travel agency in Udaipur, we
Sarthi travels provides one of the best touring
packages to Mount Abu. We also provide Udaipur to
Mount Abu taxi services, so you can book your
taxi from our agrncy. Contact us -
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Phone no. - 9829034559