Mount Abu

State - Rajasthan
Best To Travel – February to June and September to December
STD Code - 02974
Main Attraction – Dilwara Temple
Climate – Winters - 7ºC to 25ºC Summers - 15ºC to 33ºC

“Hill Of Wisdom”, “ Saint's Pinnacle” or “ Olympus Of Rajasthan”..the names are many but the inherent beauty of Mount Abu is the same - today, tomorrow and forever....
Wanna take a break from the smouldering summer blaze? If yes then, plan a trip to Mount Abu, after all it is one of the coolest spots in the overheated land of Rajasthan and best referred as an oasis of the desert. This hill station once served as a summer resort for the Chauhan Rajputs. However it began to work as the headquarters of the British Rajputana Residency later. The entire place is adorned with lush foliage and a rich and diverse variety of flora and fauna.
Prime Draws Of Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temples – The Dilwara Temples are the most wannabe attractions of Mount Abu.These wonderfully carved Jain Temples date back to the 11th and 13th centuries A.D. These are rated as the finest temples of India and are considered too sacred for the Jains. The marble architecture here is outstanding and beyond any comparison.

Vimala – Vasahi Temple – Built in 1030 A.D by Vimala Shah, this temple is the oldest among the other temples in the complex and is dedicated to Lord Adinath. The temple has been designed in an austere fashion on the outside and took about 14 years in completion.

Neminath Temple – Built in 1230 A.D, this temple is dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd tirthankara. It is told that gold and silver, equivalent in weight to that of the marble was given to the workers who worked on or sculpted the temple. This temple is built in the Solanki style of architecture and is shaped like a wonderful lotus flower.

Gomukh Temple – The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Mount Abu and is the site of the ancient agnikunda , where legend has it that sage Vashistha performed the great fire sacrifice. The temple contains an image of Vasistha along with images of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, both of whom are considered to be incarnations of Vishnu, the Preserver of the Hindu trinity.

Nakki Lake - The lake derives its name from the belief that it was emerged out of the earth by the fingernails (nakk) of the gods. The lake is the focal point of tourist activity in Mt. Abu. The lake is thronged by great number of tourists all the year round and enjoy boating.

Accommodation
When it comes to accommodation options in Mount Abu, the place lies no where behind the other posh and well maintained hill stations of India. There are several luxury, deluxe and budget hotels that cater to the needs of the tourists to Mount Abu.

• Palace Hotel
• Palanpur Palace
• Hotel Shikhar
• Palace Hotel – Bikaner House
• Hotel Chacha Inn
• Hotel Rising – Sun Retreat
• Aranya Village
• Hotel Hillock
• Hotel Hilltone

Taste the Yummy...
Mount Abu has umpteen restaurants that serves good Indian, Continental , South Indian and Chinese cuisine. To mention a few are -

• Kanak Dinning Hall
• Veena Restaurant
• Shere Punjab Hotel
• Madras Cafe
• Kings Food
• Handi Restaurant
• Mayur Restaurant

Check IN -in Mount Abu
By Air - The Maharana Pratap Airport at Udaipur is the nearest airport to Mount Abu. Tourists can avail the transport facilities available at the airport to venture certain spots.
By Rail – The nearest railway station is just a two hours drive from Mount Abu and is well connected to the rest of the country through umpteen trains.
By Road – The hill station of Mount Abu is very well connected by the roads, so tourists no tensions....