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Mount Abu (Rajasthan)
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Hotels & Resorts in Mount Abu |
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A Pleasant retreat set amidst
the lush forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren desert scape
that's Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range, the
hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire
hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs.  weird
shapes and high velocity winds. The only hill station in Rajasthan,
Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of
exquisite Dilwara Jain temples, dating back 11th-13th centuries, make it a
popular pilgrimage centre.
'Abu' according to a legend, stands for the son of Himalaya, deriving its
name from Arbuada, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull
of Lord Shiva, from a chasm. Mount Abu has been home to many sages and
saints. Most famous of them was Sage Vashishtha who is believed to have
created four agnikula Rajput clans from a fire-pit by performing a 'yagna'
or fire sacrifice, to protect the earth from the demons.
The yagna was performed besides a natural spring situated below Abu,
emerging from a rock shaped like a cow's head and hence the site was called
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Area : 25 sq km
- Altitude : 1200 meters
- Climate : Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer : 33.8 degree C 23.3 degree C
Winter : 28.3 degree C 11.6 degree C
- Rainfall : 177 cm (July
to September)
- Best season : March to
June and September to December
- Clothing :Summer
- Light Woollens and Tropicals Winter
- Heavy Woolens
- Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, and
English
- STD Code
: 02974
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What to See?
Adhar Devi Temple, Andhra Point (Honeymoon Point),
Dilwara Jain Temple (Open from 1200 hrs. to
1800 hrs for non Jains), Gaumukh, Nakki Lake, Red Temple, Shri Raghunathji Temple,
Sunset Point, Traver's Tank.
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EXCURSIONS
Ambaji 50 km, Achalgarh 11 km,
Guru Shikar 15 km, Ranakpur 168 km.
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HOW TO GET THERE?
By Air :
Udaipur (185 km) is the nearest airport. Taxis and buses are available to
reach Mount Abu.
By Rail :
Abu Road (29 km) is the nearest railhead linked with Ahmedabad, Delhi,
Jaipur and Jodhpur.
By Road :
Abu is well connected with Udaipur (185 km), Ahmedabad (221 km) and Jodhpur
(326 km).
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