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Vacation in Rajasthan
Mount Abu
General
Information :
Area : 25 sq. kms.
Altitude : 1219 Meters
Clothing: Summer : Light Tropicals Winter : Woolens
Season:
Winter : Oct. - March Summer : April - June
Language: Rajasthani, Hindi & English
This holy mountain lies at the
southern extremity of the Aravalli range. Surrounded by forests rich in
florae and fauna, the town appears as an oasis. The drive uphill along Abu
Road overlooks an arid region strewn by huge rocks with smooth surface and
weird shapes, fashioned by high velocity winds. The altitude of this
plateau, 1220 meters and abundant vegetation, have endowed Abu with a
pleasant climate. It is a resort as well as a celebrated place of
pilgrimage.
Abu, according to legend, stands for the son of
Himalaya, deriving its name from Arbuda, the powerful serpent that rescued
Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, from a chasm. Yet another legend explains
how the lake at Mt. Abu got its name. It is believed that the gods formed
the like-bed by digging it with their fingernails- `nakh'- hence Nakki Lake.
Many sages and seers had their retreats on Mt Abu; most famous being sage
Vashishta. To regenerate the human race, he performed a `Yojna' of fire
sacrifice from which were born the pratiharas. The natural spring beside
which this legendary event occurred is situated below Abu and emerges from a
rock shaped like a cow's head, hence its name, Gaumukh. Mt Abu was dedicated
to Shiva before it became a Jain pilgrim center. The greatest draws of Abu
are the Diwara temple. Half had hidden by mango groves, their sober exterior
belles the wealth of their interior ornamentation. Wondrously carven in
marble, the Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain `Tirthankaras', saints.
Fairs and Festival
The
fairs and festivals are celebrated in a grand style as in other parts of the
state. The tribal folk of the region lend special color to the festivities
of Mount Abu, leaving a spellbinding effect over the visitors. The important
festivals of the hill city are:
Summer Festival (Budh Purnima): This is a special occasion in the hill resort, as people throng from all
parts of the country to escape the sizzling heat of the plains, and
rejuvenate their sapping energies. They are treated to one of the most
exotic festivals that linger in their minds for long. Every year on Buddh
Purnima this three-day festival is celebrated.
Travel Information
Air: The
nearest Airport is Dabok) at Udaipur 185 kms away. Indian Air Lines, Jet
Airways are connects Udaipur with Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Mumbai.
Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Abu Road (28 kms). Western Railway
connects Udaipur and Abu Road Station from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad
and Jodhpur.
Road: Mt. Abu is well connected by road with
major cities of the country. Udaipur is situated on N.H. 8.
| Road
Distances: |
| Ahmedabad : |
222 kms |
| Chittaurgarh : |
390 kms |
| Jodhpur : |
290 kms |
| Udaipur : |
185 kms |
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