Mount Abu is the beautiful hill station in Rajasthan. Famous for its Dilwara temples, Mount Abu is an important pilgrimage site of the Jain community. The hill station is located about 185 kilometres from Udaipur and 264 kilometres from Jodhpur. Mount Abu is the summer retreat and offers relief from the heat and dust of the plains.
There are a number of tourist spots in and around Mount Abu that you can visit on your tour to Mount Abu. Mount Abu has a number of hotels that serve as the ideal base for tourists. Hotels in Mount Abu are well equipped with all the modern facilities. Mount Abu hotels include good quality hotels as well as budget and economy hotels.
Tourist destinations in Mount Abu include Nakki Lake, Dilwara Temples, Wildlife Sanctuary, Brahama Kumari Spiritual University, Adhar Devi Temple and Doodh Baori.
Nakki Lake is a beautiful spot in Mount Abu. The legend has it that the lake was created by God using his nails and that's why the lake is named as Nakki (nail) Lake. The lake is situated about 1,200 m above sea level and is surrounded by hills. The lake is an ideal spot for boating. Nakki Lake is a wonderful picnic spot with many restaurants around the lake. On the one end of the lake is located the 14th century temple of the Raghunathji.
Mount Abu offers wonderful views of the setting sun. There are sunset points in Mount Abu that you can visit to enjoy the view of the setting sun. You catch the beautiful sunset at the Sunset point and Honeymoon point. An amusement park is also located on the Sunset road, which is a wonderful place for children to enjoy.
Dilwara Temples are what take many tourists to Mount Abu. These temples built between the 11th and 13th century is a treat to watch. Beautifully carved in marble, the Jain temples are some of the finest temples in India. The Vimal Vasahi temple in the complex is worth mentioning as the temple took about 14 years to complete and is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankaras-Adinath.
Udaipur is the nearest airport, which is located about 185 kilometres. The nearest railhead is the Abu Road. The hill station is well connected by good roads to other towns in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Mount Abu is about 505 kilometres from Jaipur 767 kilometres from Delhi and 221 kilometres from Ahmedabad.
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