Mount Abu, A Small Town That Talks Profoundly Of Its Jain Temples

Posted by Anjali Gupta
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Feb 5, 2016
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A small town that simply makes it visitors fall in love with it thanks to its unparalleled natural beauty and old culture – Mount Abu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western India. This vacation head to the only hill station in Rajasthan and spend a wonderful vacation.



Mount Abu is a verdant desert spring spread in the midst of a breathtaking mountain and valleys of Aravali. It is an exceptional hill station discrete from its neighboring dry area, and is indeed a tourist destination brimming with some unique attractions and a Joy for travelers. The area has an opulence of varied assortment of flora and is a protected region home to some rare and endangered natural life. It is situated at an altitude of about 1,219 meters above ocean level and takes pride for being the only hill station in the parent state. Once a part of the Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan, Mount Abu with its famous tourist attractions and legacy offers an incredible vacation escape. The spot additionally has a critical spot in the Hindu mythology as it is specified as the spot where the Sage Vashistha took his final samadhi. It lies at a distance of around 775 kms from Delhi and can make for a flawless weekend getaway. Additionally, Ahmedabad is around 222 kms away and is one of the prime gateways to get into Mount Abu, taking somewhat more than 4 hours in an Ahmedabad to Mount Abu taxi.



Going on an adventure replete wildlife excursion is surely one of the best things to do here. Other than the natural wildlife sanctuaries, the hill station is widely known for its centuries old temples and places of worship. Noted amongst the most well known attractions, this little town talks profoundly of its Jain temples. These are accepted to be as old as 1000 years.



Delwara Jain Temples that were built in medieval period, always set one in surprise to respect the exceptionally capable compositional craft of the past. Gurushikhar the most astounding as well as the highest peak of Aravali, offers excellent all encompassing perspectives of far and endless skylines. Plus, Achalgarh and Gaumukh, both have mythological legends associated with them and further strengthens the belief of the area being called the "Dwelling place of Gods".



Like all other hill stations, Mt. Abu too has its honeymoon points as well as sunset points. The Sunset Point here is certainly justified regardless of a visit. A whole slope has been cut into a few layers, through and through, and as the sun goes down, the sunset point gets packed with individuals try to see the brilliant gleam of the setting sun. There's likewise a Honeymoon Point that gives a decent view at the dusk and the fields also. A couple of kilometers from the lake and on the western side of the Adhar Devi temple, there exists the Shanti Shikhar, which offers an all encompassing perspective of the valley.



Love Lake – "The Nakki Lake" is the most conspicuous part of this superb excellent landscape. Nakki Lake is additionally a prominent hangout place as well as one of the most popular places to visit in Mount Abu, as it offers eating and shopping alternatives. A wide assortment of Hotels in Mount Abu are found adjacent this territory.

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