Mount Abu Day Tour
The Mount Abu Tour package is a spectacular deal especially crafted to take you to the only hill station of Rajasthan. The cool atmosphere and lush green surroundings make this place an ideal tourist attraction in India. This place has many religious monuments, the most famous being the Dilwara Temple, Brahmakumari Ashram, Guru Shikhar, and the shrines of Jainism, which also make it ideal for a peaceful getaway.
Places Covered: Dilwara Jain Temples, Wildlife Sanctuary, Nakki Lake, Abu Road, Achalgarh, Guru Shikar
Duration: Full Day (8-9 hrs. approx)
DILWARA JAIN TEMPLES
Located at a distance of just 2.5 kilometers from mount Abu, the Dilwara Jain temples were built between the 11th and the 13th century. The feature that makes it a must visit is the amazing and brilliant use of marble in the architecture.
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The Forest located between the Aravalli mountain range was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1980 and covers an area of approximately 288 sq kilometers. This sanctuary highly endangered animals.
NAKKI LAKE
One of the most popular attractions in mount Abu, Nakki Lake is an ancient and sacred lake. According to Hindu mythology the lake was dug out by the Gods by simply using their nails to gain shelter from the Demon Bashkali.
ABU ROAD
Although this is a totally different town, situated near the Banas River, Abu road is a must visit. It normally refers to a railway station which is located in a picturesque surrounding. The weather is generally pleasant; however, to enjoy this place to its fullest, one must visit it between November and December.
ACHALGARH
The name refers to a fort and an ancient kingdom, which was originally built by the Paramara Dynasty rulers. The fort was reconstructed in 1452 by Maharana Kumbha the ruler of the Mewar kingdom and was renamed as "Achalgarh" or the immovable. The fort however stands in ruins to this day.
GURU SHIKAR
As mentioned in the prologue, Guru Shikar is the highest point in mount Abu and forms the highest point in the Aravalli mountain range. The place is perfect to get a panoramic view of the whole region and is famous for its temple of Guru Dattatreya an incarnation of the Hindu Deities 'Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva'.