Mount Abu
Mount Abu is situated on a plateau 1,219 meters high in the southwest corner of
the Aravalli hills. Known for its magnificent temples carved marble Dilwara,
Mount Abu is a pleasant hill station that attracts both local and foreign. Is
very close to Gujarat, it is a popular seaside resort built around a lake and
surrounded by a thick forest and hills. It is said that the place was named
after Arbuda, hose down the area to rescue Shiva's bull, Nandi. Besides the
famous temples and other archaeological remains, there are interesting walks and
picnic, a romantic various royal families of former Rajputana and some relics of
the Raj period. Differently shaped gigantic rocks, lovely lakes and cool climate
makes Mt Abu a unique place in the dry land of the Thar desert.
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Location:
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Rajasthan, India |
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Significance: |
The only hill station of Rajasthan |
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STD Code: |
02974 |
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Best Season: |
Feb to June and Sep to Dec |
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Language: |
Hindi, Gujarati, English |
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Distance From Udaipur:
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207 Km |
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Distance From Jaipur:
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505 Km |
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Distance From New Delhi:
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767 Km |
CLIMATE
Being the only hill station of Rajasthan, situated at an altitude of 1219 meters
above sea level, people come to Mt. Abu because it has dry summers and sunny,
but pleasant, with temperatures ranging between 15 º C to 33 º C while winters
are slightly cooler, with temperatures of 7 º C to 25 º C. Rainfall is scarce.
HOW TO REACH
By Air: The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Dabok Airport in Udaipur.
By Air: Mt. Abu is 29 km from the nearest railway station situated at Abu
Road on Delhi-Mumbai route. Taxis, jeeps and buses are available from Abu Road
to Mount Abu.
By Train: Mt. Abu is well linked with smooth roads to all the major
cities in northern and western India including Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Udaipur and
Jaipur.
WHERE TO EAT
What - you-can-eat thalis Gujrati are at their best in Mt Abu and are available
in restaurants near the bus stop and at the lower end of the polo field. There
are good restaurants that offer spicy Punjabi and Chinese food and have a
specialty in preparations of brain, brain Pakora and classic designs. There are
multi-cuisine restaurants where you will also have almost all varieties of
vegetarian foods to non-vegetarians, East West.
Summer Festival
Summer Festival celebrated in three days Aashadh (according to Hindu
calendar), which usually falls in the month of June. 'S dedicated to tribal
culture and music and folk dances. Summer Festival offers dance, Gair, Ghoom and
folk dances Daphne, which fascinates the viewer with the grace and variety.
Sporting events, such as a boat race on Lake sausage add various festivals.
Gangaur Festival
Gangaur Festivals celebrated in Chaitra (according to Hindu calendar), which
normally falls in March or April. "Gan" is the god Shiva and Gaur represents the
goddess Parvati and Gauri, his wife. Gauri is the goddess of marital bliss and
marital happiness. primary festival for girls and women, they love it for good
husbands and well-being, health and long life for their husbands, respectively.
Gangaur is celebrated throughout Rajasthan, but there is an interesting way to
celebrate Gangaur one tribe living in the area Girasia Sirohi-Mount Abu. During
their one-month festival of Gangaur, boys and girls in the tribe eligible to
choose their life partners and elope with them and it is also with the social
sanction!
SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS
Tourists who come to Mount Abu from around the world to see the beautiful
temples Dilwara, a tributary of the lake surrounding market Nakki souvenirs and
gifts for their loved ones. Highlights here are the search for trinkets of
marble, sandalwood and sandstone are very happy to see. Kota saris and clothes,
ethnic and traditional Rajasthani bangles, clothes printing Sanganeri other
handicrafts of Rajasthan are also among the favorites of purchase
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WHAT TO WEAR
In summers, light cotton clothes will do while you will need warm woolen clothes
in winter.
EXCURSIONS
Achalgarh Fort
Only 8 km from Mount Abu, is a remarkable fortress with some fantastic Jain
temples located on its premises. Most notable are those of the temple and
Mahadev Achaleswar Kantinath Jain temple with a gilded image.
Guru Shikhar
15 km from the city, this is the highest peak is Mount Abu (a height of 1722
meters above sea level) and offers a breathtaking view of the divine context of
Mt. Abu. A small shrine dedicated to Shiva, the temple of Dattatreya and his son
are to be seen.