Mount Abu, Rajasthan is noted for its exquisite locales, comfortable lodging and good mode of transportation.Mount Abu, Rajasthan is the sole hill station of the state, which is placed in the core of a piece of land, which is elevated to a height of 1220 meters.
Etymology of Mount AbuThe name has its derivation from Arbuda. Arbuda is a powerful snake who once had saved Nandi from a 'chasm'. Nandi is the holy bull of Lord Shiva. Also Mount Abu, Rajasthan is a home of holy person and sages.
History of Mount Abu
The earliest name of Mount Abu is Arbudaanchal. In the Puranas, the area has been referred to as Arbudaranya and 'Abu' is a diminutive of this ancient name.
Climate of Mount AbuSummer lives from mid-April to mid-June and the nights are unpleasantly cold.
Attractions of Mount AbuMount Abu is a great tourist destination, a hill station with the typical mix together of the flavours of Rajasthan. Following are the places to visit in Mount Abu:
Guru Shikar:
Guru Shikar is the highest point in mount Abu. It is wonderful to get a panoramic sight of the entire province and is well-known for its temple of Guru Dattatreya.
Dilwara Jain Temples:
Dilwara Jain temples are situated at a distance of just 2.5 kilometres. Brilliant use of marble in the architecture and the decorative carvings and the perfect stone laying technique make it one in the middle of the most beautiful pilgrimage spots in the world.Achalgarh Fort
The fort was recreated in 1452 by Maharana Kumbha the leader of the Mewar kingdom and was renamed as 'Achalgarh' or the permanent. The fort yet stands in ruins to this day.
Nakki Lake
Nakki Lake is an ancient and sacred lake. The lake is also well-known as Mahatma Gandhi’s ruins were engrossed here leading to the structure of Gandhi Ghat.
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