Mount Abu, the hill station, is located in the desert state of Rajasthan, North India and built on the Aravalli mountain range at a height of approx 1,220 meters. The highest point of Mount Abu is the 'Guru Shikhar' (1,722 meters) above sea level. This is a best place for relaxing while you visit in desert Rajasthan and offers cool atmosphere. The is an important place in the Hindu mythology.It attracts tourists from all over the world and give them a unique experience with the amazing mixture of the Rajasthan culture and tradition.
Interestingplaces to visit in Mount Abu:
1. Dilwara Jain Temples
Just 2.5 kms away from mountAbu, the Jain temples were built in the mid of 11th to 13th century. Therebuilt 5 Jain temples that all are unique to the Jain culture and represent theoutstanding use of marble in the architecture. It's decorated with. Itswell-designed carvings and the flawless stone make it the best touristdestination.
2. Wildlife Sanctuary
The sub tropical forest issituated in the Aravalli mountain range and spread an area of approx 288 sqkilometers. There has a residence of many species of flora and fauna. The rarespecies found here are sambhar, wild boar, bear, jungle cat, hyena, jackal,Indian hare and so on. It is also home of around 250 species of birds, but thegrey jungle fowl is unique in this area.
3. Nakki Lake
The most famous picnic spot forfamily and friends trip where you can do boating and relaxing under the lovelyatmosphere. It is an ancient and holy lake where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi,(the Father of the Nation) were immersed. The
4. Achalgarh
Known as a fort was constructedby the Maharana Kumbha, ruler of Mewar kingdom. Today it converted into theruins to this day that presents the remnants and make it a popular touristattraction. It is also famous for the Lord Shiva ancient temple, known as theAchaleshwar Mahadeva Temple. There have the sculptures of brass Nandi and 3buffalos near the temple.
5. Guru Shikhar
The highest point in mount Abu,Guru Shikhar is a perfect place to get a stunning view of the nature. There hasa temple of Guru Dattatreya that's an incarnation of the Hindu gods 'Brahma,Vishnu and Shiva' in one.
When you visit in Mount Abu, sodo not forget to take a trip with Golden Triangle tour packages India, is a most popular tourist route in northern India, which contain three cities Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These are the historical cities of India and offering the India's rich history and culture.
