Tourist places in Mount Abu

Mount Abu is a hill station in the state of Rajasthan. The place is famous for its scenic beauty and cloudy climate. Dilwara temple is one of the famous Jain temples in the world. Mount Abu also homes the headquarter of Prajapita Brahma Kumari foundation. Following are the places worth visit in Mount Abu.

Dilwara Temple

Dilwara temple interior
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The Dilwara temple in Mount Abu, Rajasthan is a group of five temples- Vimal Vasahi temple, Luna Vasahi temple, Pittalhar temple, Parshvanath temple, and Mahavir Swami temple.

These temples were built during the 11th and 13th century. The group of Dilwara temples is one of the most beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in the world.

Nakki Lake

Nakki lake
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Nakki Lake is situated in the Aravalli mountain range. People believe this lake is sacred and was dug from nails. Hindu mythological stories are also associated with the formation of this lake. You can also enjoy boating in the Nakki Lake.

Guru Shikhar

Guru Sikhar
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Guru Shikhar is a mountain peak in the Arbuda mountains. It is at about 15 kilometers distance from Mount Abu. You can visit this mountain peak for seeing a mesmerizing sunrise. Close to this place is Mount Abu Observatory, which hosts 1.2 meters long infrared telescope. You can visit the observatory as well to get a sneak peek into the astronomy experiments performed here.

Raghunath Temple

It is a Hindu religious site and a lodging place for visitors. It is situated near Nakki Lake. The spiritual atmosphere at the Raghunath temple adds to the peace of vacation.

Trevor’s Tank

Trevors tank
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It is an almost unexplored area amidst the forest in Mount Abu. It offers a great crocodile, birds, and wildlife sightseeing.

On your trip to Mount Abu, we suggest hiring a taxi for the entire trip. You can also comfortable visit nearby places like Udaipur, Jaipur, etc via intercity cab services.

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