Mount Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan is a pleasant retreat between wooded hills covered with coniferous trees and flowering bushes. It is located on the southern tip of the Aravallis, and contains superb Dilwara Jain Temples dating back to 11th to 13th century.
The place is a habitat for a number of Saints and sages, and it contains brilliant heritage sites like Dilwara Jain Temple with intricate stone carvings. Gaumukhi Temple, which is shaped like cow’s had where the sage Vashishtha is believed to have performed a ‘Yagna’ to generate four Agnikula Rajput clans to guard the world from demons. Another site is Adhar Devi Temple that can be reached through a flight of 360 stairs. The town has a famous museum and art gallery located at the Raj Bhawan including a range of excavations dating back to 8th to 12th century.
Places in Mount Abu where one can go trekking are:
Trevor’s Tank: It is 5 km away from Mount Abu, and is a paradise for bird watchers. The place is surrounded by densely forested hills, hence is a perfect escape for nature lovers.
Achalgarh: This place is famous for its Jain Temples.
Guru Shikhar: It is another hiking place. This s the highest peak on Mount Abu, hence gives spectacular views of the hill station and the surroundings.
Mount Abu has a number of hotels and resorts, ranging from luxury to budget hotels. The place has a pleasant whether and gives an absolute retreat from the usual hustle bustle.
