While nature has conferred Rajasthan with deserts and mountains, nature has also given Rajasthan a cold and greenery hill station like Mount Abu to be called Kashmir of Marudhara. The first man -made Nikki lake of India is located here, whose depth is said to be about 11000 feet.
The highest peak of the Aravalli mountain garland is located here, Gurushikhar, which is about seventeen hundred and fifty meters. There are many centuries -old Jain temples located in Dilwara here, along with this area of Nilgiri hills is also home to many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. There are hundreds of temples in Hinduism along with Jain temples, so let’s go with us in today’s video on the amazing journey of Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan
Mount Abu, situated at an altitude of twelve hundred and twenty meters above sea level, is also considered to be the heaven of Rajasthan. The geographical location and atmosphere of Mount Abu, situated on the Nilgiri hills, is quite cold and captivating from other cities of Rajasthan. Along with this, Mount Abu is a major pilgrimage site of both Hindu and Jainism. The historical temple and natural beauty here attract tourists.
Mount Abu was identified as a hill station in the British period. After which Mount Abu was the British favorite place to avoid the summer of the plains of Rajasthan under British rule. On the other hand, due to the mythological significance of Mount Abu, it has been the abode of saints from the beginning. Located in the Aravalli range, this hill station is known for its cool and green atmosphere. Talking about the tourist places of this hill station in the lap of nature, there are many major pilgrimage sites of Hindu and Jainism as well as a lot of historical sites, mainly Guru Shikhar, Sunset Point, Tod Rock, Achalgarh Fort, Nakki Lake and Dilwara temples. So let’s know about the main attractions of Mount Abu Hill Station
Nakki lake
There is a Nakki Lake located in the Aravalli ranges in Mount Abu which is also locally known as Nakki Lake. This lake is considered as heaven for nature lovers, because this lake, filled with amazing natural activities, is actually the most prominent attraction of Mount Abu. Nakki Lake is the first man -made lake in India with a depth of about 11,000 meters and width is one mile. Located in the center of Mount Abu, this attractive lake is surrounded by green mountains, forests and strange shape rocks. Mount Abu’s flying winds and boating in soothing temperature will make your heart happy. It is said that in Nakki Lake, Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes was immersed on 12 February 1948 and after that Gandhi Ghat was built here. This lake is a very popular place for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Guru Shikhar
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli range which is located about 15 km from Mount Abu. The height of this peak is the height of the Satra hundred meters above the sea level, due to which the Aravalli range and a very attractive view of the hill station of Mount Abu is seen from here. At this place, the Abu Vidhashala and the cave temple of Guru Dattatreya which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Observatory has an 112 -meter infrared telescope. After 15 km drive, you have to climb a few stairs to go to the Guru Shikhar. If you go to this place during October and November, then there is a lot of cloud and mist here. Tourists visiting here feel as if they are going to the Guru Shikhar with the help of clouds because the mist is seen all around. This place makes the minds of tourists visiting here happy.
Achalgarh Fort
Achalgarh Fort, located at a distance of 11 km from Mount Abu, is one of the famous forts of Rajasthan. Achalgarh village is a picturesque village in Mount Abu which is famous for Achalgarh Fort, Achleshwar Temple and historic Jain temples. The premises of the fort are famous Shiva Temple, Achleshwar Mahadev Temple and Mandakini Lake. A statue of Nandi ji is also installed in the center of Achleshwar Mahadev, which is made up of 5 metals like bronze, gold, zinc, copper and brass. History lovers as well as a famous site for pilgrims to visit Achalgarh Fort. Where many historical remains and old temples of great religious importance remain the center of attraction for tourists. The Achalgarh Fort was originally built during the reign of the Paramara dynasty, and some time Maharana Kumbha was renovated by the Achalgarh Fort in 1452 with the aim of monitoring every queer of enemies. Which was one of the 32 forts made during his reign. And after some time, a Jain temple was also constructed inside the fort.
Tod Rock View Point
Todd Rock View Point is located near Nakki Lake which shows you a panoramic view of the entire lake and the surrounding area. The place is named due to a naturally made stone which resembles a turtle from the edge. This rock clearly resembles a toad and hence it is named “Todd Rock”. Some people believe that it is actually named after Colonel Todd, an officer of the British Army, who is credited with the discovery of Mount Abu. The path of Tod Rock starts from near the Nakki lake and has to climb 250 stairs to reach the top.
Dilwara Jain Temple
Dilwara Jain Temple is the most popular and beautiful pilgrimage site of Jains situated among the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan. This temple was built by Vastupal and Tejpal between the 11th and 13th centuries. The Dilwara Temple is famous for its complex carvings and marble structure. This temple appears very simple from outside, but when you see this temple from inside, it will be attracted to the designs made on its roof, walls, arches and columns. Apart from being a pilgrimage site of Jains, this temple is a magical structure made of marble, which attracts everyone.
Peace Park
The two famous peaks of the Aravalli ranges are situated between Guru Shikhar and Achalgarh, Peace Park, which is a part of the establishment of Brahma Kumaris. This park provides a peaceful environment and a relaxed life in a beautiful background along with a peaceful environment and a shrill environment. A directed tour of this park is also conducted by Brahm Kumaris and you can also watch a small video film here, in which the entertaining methods of yoga and meditation are mentioned.
Mount abu sanctuary
There is no shortage of wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan. Of these, this is an important sanctuary ‘Mount Abu Sanctuary’. This sanctuary is spread over a large area across the oldest ranges of Aravalli, which has a large number of wildlife. For the audience coming to Mount Abu, species of different species, flower trees and various birds can also be seen in this sanctuary. This is the home of endangered animals. Jackal, bear, wild pig, langur, year (big lizard), rabbit, thorny wild rat etc. are also found in it. About 250 types of birds also make this sanctuary a paradise for bird lovers.
Red temple
This temple, located near the Delwara Jain temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple provides a very peaceful environment and is considered to be the oldest of all the holy sites located in Mount Abu. The fact behind the name of this ‘Lal Temple’ is the fact that all its walls are painted in red. This place is definitely worth seeing in Mount Abu for devotees and tourists who have religious faith. This temple is quite popular due to being ‘Swayambhu Shiva Temple’. This was named this because the idol of the iconic Shiva Lord in this temple can be seen wearing Janeu.
Mount Abu, located in the Aravalli hills in Sirohi district of Rajasthan, is situated at an altitude of twelve hundred and twenty meters, you can use any road, rail or any route to reach here.
Through rail: Mount Abu railway station is connected to other states of the country, such as Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. For here you can take Porbandar Express, Jodhpur Express, Ajmer Express and Ala Hazrat Express. After reaching Mount Abu railway station, either you can hire a private taxi or cab or you can also take state transport.
Through flight: Mount Abu’s nearest airport is Dabok Airport which is located in Udaipur. This airport is about 185 km from Mount Abu city. Apart from this, the second nearest airport in Mount Abu is Ahmedabad Airport. If you want, you can also get here. The airport is located about 221 km from Mount Abu city.
Through bus: If you want to go by bus, then many buses of Rajasthan State Transport Corporation run from different states to Mount Abu.
