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TRAVEL AGENTS MOUNT ABU

General Information: City info, Area, Clothing & Season
Sightseeing: Dilwara Jain Temple, Adhar Devi Temple …
Excursion: Toad Rock, Trevor's Tank …
Where to Stay: Hotels of Mount Abu (category wise)
Fair & Festivals Summer Festival…
Travel Information: How to get there, Air, Rail, Road & Distances

SIGHTSEEING

Dilwara Jain Temple (3 kms): The temples here built between the 11th and 13th centuries are famous for their rich intricate carvings in marble. Vimal Vasahi is the oldest of these Jain temples. Built in 1031 A.D. in the village of Dilwara by Vimal Shah, the minister of Bhim Deva, the first Solanki ruler of Gujarat, it is a perfect example of Gurjar-Pratitar temple architecture, comprising a central shrine, a room with a transept, a large colonnaded area and on ambulatory lined by 52 small shrines each housing a statue. The other Jain temple was built 200 years later in 1231 AD by two brothers Vastupal and Tejpal who belonged to the Porwal Jain community and were ministers of Raja Virdhavala, a ruler of Gujarat. The temple is dedicated to Neminath, the twenty second Jain Tirthankara. The door-casings, friezes, architraves, pillars, the extremely fine workmanship.

Adhar Devi Temple (2 km): This is a beautiful temple chiselled out of a huge rock, formed by a natural cleft. It is also known as the Arbuda Devi Temple. A climb of 360 steps up the hill, leads to the place where homage to the Goddess can be paid. It is believed that the image of the Goddess was originally hanging in mid air, hence the name Adhar Devi.

Gaumukh Temple (Vashistha's Ashram): Many sages and seers had their retreat on Mt. Abu, the most famous being sage Vashistha. To regenerate the human race, he performed a `yagna' or magic fire from which were corn the Agnikula clans of Chauhans, Solankis, Parmars and Pratihars. A natural spring that flows out through a sculpted cow's head, gives the shrine its name.
Nearby is the marble image of Nandi-the bull which was rescued by the mighty serpent `Arbuda' Carved out of a rock, the hill temple of Arbuda lies against a picturesque back drop. It is accessible by car or jeep up to 3 kms. From where 750 steps have to be covered on foot.

Sunset Point: It is a beautiful site, which provides a lovely view of the setting sun. South west of Nakki Lake, one can see the sun gradually drown itself in the azure sky between two mountain peaks. Steps lead up to a high terrace, which offers an awe-inspiring view of the setting sun.

Honeymoon Point: Until recently known as the Anadra point, this place provides a pleasant view of the verdant valley and plains. It looks especially beautiful at sunset hour, when it acquires an aura of serenity.

Shri Raghunathji Temple: Situated near Nakki Lake the temple is dedicated to Shri Raghunathji or Lord Rama and has a beautiful image of the deity that was placed here in 14th century AD by Shri Ramanandji, the famous Hindu preacher.

Gardens and Parks: Abu is dotted with beautiful gardens blooming in a riot of color. Some are Ashok Vatika, Gandhi Park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden.

Om Shanti Bhawan: Also known as the Universal Peace Hall, it is the World Spiritual University of the Brahma Kumaris. It has a big hall without any pillar, which can accommodate upto 3,500 People.

Peace Park: On the way to Gurushikhar, this park is considered to be among the most beautiful Gardens in the country, developed by Brahma Kumaris.

Museum and art Gellery: It is located Raj Bhawan Road, opposite Post Office.

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Lake in Mount Abu

EXCURSIONS

Toad Rock (1.2 km): It is so called because of its likeness to a gigantic toad overlooking the Nakki Lake, about to leap into the water.

Trevor's Tank (3 km): Trevor's Tank named after a British engineer is a birdwatchers' pradise. The thickly wooded hills around it are alive with pheasants, peacocks and partridges.

Achalgarh (10 km): This fort built by Rana Kumbha in the 14th century is 10 km. our of Abu, along a motorable road upto Achalgarh. Some beautiful temples enclosed in this fort are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple is the Mandakini Kund and a sculpture of Parmar Dharavarash. Other temples are of Meena and Chamundi.

Guru Shikhar (15 km) :The highest peak on the mount at an altitude of 1722 meter, it commands. Panoramic view of Abu and the surroundings. besides a small shaivite shrine 'Shikahar' there is a temple of Dattatreya.



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