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| MOUNT
ABU SIGHT SEEING |
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| Delwara
Jain Temple |
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 These
beautifully carved temples built between 11th
and 13th century A.D. are sheer elegance in marble,
dedicated to the jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal
Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated
to the first Tirthankara. Built in 1031 A.D. (by
Vimal Shah-a merchant and representative of then
Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple
architecture.The central shrine has an image of
Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines,each
housing a beautiful statue of thirthankaras with
48 elegantly carved pillars form the entrance
to the courtyard.The Lun Vasahi Temple, dedicated
to the 22nd Tirthankaras-Neminath, was built in
1231 A.D. by two brothers-Vastupal and Tejpal,Ministers
of Raja Vir Dhawal, a ruler of Gujarat-belonging
to the Porwal Jain community.With door casings,
pillars,architraves,and sculptures on porticos,the
temple is a fine specimen of craftsmanship.
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| Achalgarh
(8 km)
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 An
impressive fort with some beautiful jain temples
enclosed within. Among the
noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple
(1412 A.D.) and Kantinath Jain Temple (1513A.D.)
. The latter has gold plated image. Mandakini
Kund and a sculpture of Parmar Dharavarsh are
situated close to the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple.
The Fort was built in the 14th century A.D. by
Rana Kumbha and is approachable by a motorable
road.
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| Guru
Shikhar (15 km) |
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The highest peak on the mount (1722 mts. Above
the sea level) allows a bird’s eye view
of the sylvan surroundings of Mt. Abu. A small
Shaivite shrine and a temple of Dattatreya standing
on the shikhar are worth a visit.
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| Nakki
Lake |
 Legend
has that this small lake, was scooped out by a
god using only his nails(or nakh).The lake is
surroundedby hills , parks and strange rock formations.The
14th Century Raghunaht temple stands beside the
lake.Several Maharajas built lavish summer houses
around the Nakki lake,a nd the maharaja of Jaipur's
formar summer palace is perched on a hill onlooking
the water |
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Museum
and Art Gallery |
Located at the Raj Bhawan,
it was a collection of archaeological excavations
dating back to 8th-12th century A.D. It also has
Jain bronze carvings,brassworks etc. for viewing.
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Toad
Rock |
 Rock
carved by nature, overhangs the placid waters
and it seems, as if the toad like rock is ready
to dive into the blue waters of the lake. |
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| Gaumukh
Temple |
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A natural spring flowing through a sculpted
cow’s head gives the shrine its name. The
famous ‘yagna’ of sage Vashishtha
was performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill
temple of Arbuada-the mighty serpent stands against
the beautiful backdrop. Nearby is the magnificent
marble image of Nandi, the celestial bull rescued
by Arbuada.
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Sunset
Point |
 South-west
of Nakki Lake , this splendid sunset offers a
great view during the dusk hours, when the entire
horizon is painted in a crimson color. The view
of the lush plains is breathtaking. |
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Honeymoon
Point |
| Also known as the Andra
Point, view of the verdant valley and superb plains
is awe inspiring, especially during the sunset
time. |
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Om
Shanti Bhawan |
 Also
known as the Universal Peace Hall, it is the Brahma
Kumari`s World Spirituality University. It has
a big hall without any pillars and can accommodate
up to 3500 people. |
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Mount
Abu Sanctuary |
 This
wildlife sanctuary is spread over288 sq. km. The
lush green scenic landscape is dominated by the
sub-tropical evergreen forests, one can cool refreshing
breeze loaded with the fragrance of wild roses
and jasmine here.
This sanctuary has a treasure rich varied with
fauna as well as flora. The key animals are the
leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, Sambar, Chinkara
and Langur. More than 250 species of exotic birds
can be observed. The most important among them
is the gray jungle fowl, making it a pilgrimage
for the bird watchers. |
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Adhar
Devi Temple |
 The
Adhar Devi temple, about 3km north of town, is
chiseled out of a huge rock reached by a flight
of 365 steps. You have to stoop to get through
the low entrance of the temple. It is a favorite
tourist spot. |
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MOUNT
ABU FAIRS & FESTIVALS |
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Summer
festival (June) |
| A special occasion for the
hill resort, as the people throng from al parts
of the country to escape the sizzling heat of
the plains, and rejuvenate their sapping energies.
They are treated to one of the most exotic festival
which lingers in their minds for long. |
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OTHER
USEFUL LINKS |
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Hotels in Mount Abu |
Tour Packages for Mount Abu |
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