Mount Abu B2B
Mount Abu B2B Perched at an astounding height of 1,220m in the lap of the captivating Aravalli Range, Mount Abu is a destination that will surely hold you captive as long as you decide to be there! A true oasis in the bosom of the great Thar Desert, this scenic hill station wears a contrast look as compared with the rest of the Desert Capital of India.
Be it the whirling terrains leading to Mount Abu or the magical backdrops of the Aravalli Range, the pleasant climate or its pictorial beauty, everything about Mount Abu is so fascinating and equally enchanting. Embraced with gurgling rivers, canopied by lush and evergreen forests, and dotted with promising waterfalls, this only hill station in Rajasthan is a must-visit-destination for the travellers alike.
A quick getaway to escape the monotonous city-life and the tepid temperature of Rajasthan, this pictorial hill station is also a home to many pious Hindu temples. Adding more to this, Mount Abu also offers a list of other tourist attractions. To name a few, there are the Achalgarh Fort, Nakki Lake, Honeymoon Point, Trevor’s Tank, Sunrise and Sunset Point, and several others.
Dilwara Jain Temples:
The most famous tourist attraction in Mount Abu, the Dilwara temples were constructed between 11th and 13th centuries AD. Sacred to Jain, they are considered masterpieces of temple architecture. The Vimal Vasahi temple in the complex is worth mentioning as the temple took around 14 years to complete and is dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain tirthankaras. These beautifully carved temples in white marbles are dedicated to different Tirthankaras. One can also see intricately carved images of female figures in dancing poses on some of the 48 pillars.
Nakki Lake:
Nakki Lake is a beautiful picnic spot in Mount Abu. According to the legend, the lake was created by a Hindu God using his nails, and so derives its name Nakki (nail) Lake. The lake offers breathtaking view of surrounding hills and offers ideal spot for boating.
Guru Shikar:
Guru Shikar is the highest peak of the Aravali range, located at about 15 km north-east of Mount Abu. It's an important Hindu pilgrimage site, worth visiting on your Mount Abu Tour.
Other famous attractions in Mount Abu include the Gaumukh Temple, which derives its name from a sculpted cow situated in the temple compound, Adhar Devi Temple and Shri Raghunathji Temple
Things to Do
Mount Abu offers an exciting range of leisure options to its visitors. You can enjoy sunset viewing, as Mount Abu offers spectacular views of the sunset. There are many sunset and honeymoon points in Mount Abu, offering a breathtaking view of sunset. You can also enjoy an exciting horse ride to explore various points in the hill station. Boat cruising in the lovely Nakki Lake is another not to be missed attraction in Mount Abu. You can also enjoy day trekking trips to nearby Shanti Shikhar (the peak of peace), Achalgarh (11 km) and Guru Shikhar (15 km), all of them offering breathtaking views of enchanting surroundings. The Mahavira Jayanti and the Summer Festival are other must enjoy attractions in Mount Abu. You can enjoy the traditional folk dances and melodious folk music of Mount Abu during festivals.
How to Reach
Mount Abu is a well known hill-station in Rajasthan state of western India, located in Sirohi district, The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. Being a popular holiday destination the place is well connected to rest of the country.
By Rail :
Abu Road is the nearest railway station just 28 KM from the main city, Which is very well connected by rail routes to New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Mumbai. From Abu Road you can opt for state transport service (usually every hour) or Taxis on both sharing and private basis. To book car/taxi in advance visit here.
By Air :
The nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 km, But Ahmedabad is having better connectivity and daily flights with other parts of the country and is just 221 KM from Mount Abu, from Ahmedabad or Udaipur you can book Taxi in advance.
By Road :
Mount Abu is well connected by road with major cities of the country, nearest national highway no. 14 is just 24 KM's.