
Mount Abu Travel Destinations
Mount Abu is the one and only hill station in the Rajasthan state. It is situated at an altitude of approximately 12,220 meters above sea level. Mount Abu was once upon a time considered a part of the Chauhan kingdom but while the Britisher rule it then served as the British headquarters. Mount Abu is the only place in Rajasthan which is known for its flora and fauna and natural beauty. It is also a sacred place for the Jains as well as the Hindus. Mount Abu is also known by various other names like ‘saints pinnacle’, ‘Hill of Wisdom’ etc. The time worth visiting this beautiful place is February to June and September to December.
Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a very splendid and historic place you can occupy your days by visiting places of interest. Some of them are-
Dilwara temple- this temple is the sacred place of the Jains and is separated into five parts and each part depicts different gods. The temple is so beautifully carved that no temple in the whole of Rajasthan can even stand close to it in respect of the architectural base. This magnificent temple was built between the 11th and the 13th century.
Nakki Lake- as the name says, this lake is believed to be dug by the gods with the help of their fingernails. It is considered to be the heart of Mount Abu as it is situated right in the middle. The scenic lake is surrounded by mountains and rock formations which add to its beauty. It is the only artificial lake in India.
Achalgarh Fort is also a place worth visiting which is the evidence of the medieval period. The impressive hill station also has its famous viewpoints like the sunset and honeymoon just like the other hill stations. One of the signature activities of this place too is its horse rides.
Tourists Attractions
- Mount Abu Tourist Places
- Dilwara Temple
- Nakki Lake
- Achalgarh Fort
- Guru Shikar
- Dilwara Temples
How to reach
Now how can you reach this royal place? There are three means of transport that can help you reach the place.
By air-. Udaipur is the nearest airport, about 185 kilometers away from this majestic place.
By train- the nearest station to the wonderful hill station is Abu Road. Trains from major cities like Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Delhi halt.
By road- you can have a bus or personal car or any private vehicle booked which can directly take you to Mount Abu or else you can even go by road from Udaipur or Abu road.
CAB TYPE
SEDAN/Compact SUV AC
4 SEATER
Etios, Duster or Similar
Local Sightseeing
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CAB TYPE
Luxury VAN AC
8/12 SEATER
Tata Winger, Tempo Traveller
Local Sightseeing
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CAB TYPE
SUV/MUV AC
6/7 SEATER
Toyota Innova, Mahindra XUV
Local Sightseeing
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CAB TYPE
Luxury Coach
22/28/35/45 SEATER
Volvo Buses
Local Sightseeing
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