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Population : 18,000 Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi Best Time to Visit : March to June and September to December Std Code : 02974 |
Mount Abu Hill Station posses the honor of being the only hill station in Rajasthan as well as north-west India, The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over, situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan. Location : Rajasthan, India Tourist Attraction Mount Abu Hill Station : Gaumukh Temple : Down on the Abu Road side of Mount Abu, a small stream flows from the mouth of a marble cow, giving the shrine its name Delwara Jain Temple : The Temple complex includes two temples with exquisite marble carvings. The older of the temples is the Vimal Vasahi, built in 1031 by a Gujrati minister named Vimal. It is dedicated to the first tirthankar (Jain Teacher), Adinath. Shri Raghunathji Temple : Situated near the Nakki lake is the temple dedicated to Shri Raghunathji with a beautiful image of the deity that was placed here in 14th century. Gardens & Parks : Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout the hilly paradise. Ashok Vatika,Gandhi park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden are some of the noteworthy gardens. Achalgarh : The Shiva Temple of Achaleshwar Mahandeva, in Achalgarh, boasts a number of interesting features , including what is said to be a toe of Shiva Nakki Lake : Nakki lake posses the crown of being the heart of Mount Abu. The hub of evening activity and boating - Nakki Lake is the perfect place to spent your evening with your partner, friends and family. Brahama Kumaris Spritual University : Brahma Kumaris from whence the knowledge of the king of all yogas, Raja Yoga, is disseminated. Best Time : Mid-March to June and Mid-September to December
Nearby Toursit Destination : Guru Shikhar (15 km),Viewpoints(1.5 km),Adhar Devi Temple(3 km) Visiting Mount Abu : By Air By Air Udaipur is the nearest airport. Daily flight form Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur are available to Udaipur. By Rail Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur and Abu Road to Mount Abu. It is also connected by road to Delhi, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bundi and Udaipur. By Road Abu Road is the nearest railway station and is about 22 kms from Mount Abu. And well connected by Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai and Jodhpur. Accomodation : There are many budget hotels to suit every pocket including paying guesthouse the list of which can be obtained from the tourist reception centre Mt. Abu, opposite the bus stand
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