Mt Abu

Mount Abu lies at the southern extremity of the Aravalli range. Surrounded by fine forests rich in flora and fauna, Mt. Abu is a resort as well as a place of Rajput and Jain pilgrimage.

According to the legend, Abu means `Son of Himalaya'. It derives its name from Arbudaa powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva from a chasm. While, according to another legend, the lake at Mt. Abu was dug by the gods with their fingernails, or `Nakh'. Therefore, it has been named as`Nakki Lake'. Before it became a jain pilgrimage centre, Mt. Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva. Many sages and seers also had their retreats on Mt. Abu, the most famous being sage Vashishta.

ACCESS

Udaipur is the nearest airport, 185 km away. Taxis and buses are available to reach Mt. Abu.

Abu Road, 29 km, is the closest rail head linked with Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur by train. Taxis, jeeps and buses can be hired for onward journey to Mount Abu.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Dilwara Jain temple, Adhar Devi temple, Nakki Lake, Gaumukh temple, Sunset Point, Honeymoon Point, Shri Raghunathji temple, Gardens and Parks, and Museum and Art Gallery.

EXCURTIONS

Toad Rock (12 km), Trevor's Tank (3 km), Guru Shikhar (15 km) and Achalgarh (14th century fort, 10 km).

ACCOMMODATION

Hillock, Tel. : 3467; Palace (Heritage); Tel. : 3121; Hilltone, Tel. : 38391/2; Connaught House (Heritage); Tel. : 3060;

Lake House (Heritage); Chancha Inn, Tel. : 3374; Cama Rajputana Club , Tel. : 3163; Suruchi, Tel. : 3577; Sunset Inn, Tel: 3194; Marudhar, Tel. : 3621; Sheraton, Tel. : 3544; Samrat, Tel. : 3173; Madhuban, Tel. : 3122; Savera Palace, Tel.: 3354; Lake Palace, Tel. : 3254; Aravali, Tel. : 3316; Maharani, Tel. : 3510; Akashdeep, Tel. : 3670; RTDC Shikhar, Tel. : 3129.

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