Perched at an altitude of 1,220 metres above sea level, Mt. Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station.
It is around 180 km away from Jodhpur, the second biggest city of Rajasthan, and 509 km away from Jaipur, the state capital.
It is also one of the major pilgrimage sites of India for both Hindu as well as Jain religions. Besides the temples and sites of historical importance, Mt. Abu is also rich in natural scenic beauties.
Mt. Abu is the highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalayas in the north. The location and weather of Mount Abu has given this charming little hill station a wide variety of vegetation. On the drive up to Mount Abu, the flowering trees and shrubs make it seem like a huge garden. A meandering stream nearby and tall pine trees make for excellent natural scenery and gives the place an almost ethereal aura. Besides being a popular hill station, this cool and cosy city is also famous for its temples. The first to come to mind are the Dilwara Temples, which are the finest examples of Jain art and architecture. The plain marbles of the exteriors do not prepare the visitor for the richly embellished interiors. Episodes from different Jain legends are intricately carved in marble and so lifelike and delicate are the sculptures that it is difficult to believe they are indeed carved out of stone. The serene Nakki Lake and the picturesque viewpoints are also worth a visit.
Mt. Abu offers some good day-treks to nearby places. Achalgarh (11 km) offers superb views of the surroundings. The famous Achaleshwar Temple here is believed to have Shiva's toeprint. Guru Shikhar (15 km), set at an altitude of 1,720 metres, is the region's highest peak and offers good views especially at dawn.
Though almost all the major festivals are celebrated in Mount Abu, the ones having special significance are Mahavira Jayanti and the Summer Festival. Diwali is also celebrated here with special pomp and gaiety.
One can easily access the destination Mount Abu from Jodhpur, one of the major cities of Rajasthan, very well connected with almost all the major towns and cities of India. 123indiatravel can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Mount Abu and throughout the Indian state of Rajasthan.
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