{"id":2149,"date":"2012-01-21T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2012-01-21T04:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=2149"},"modified":"2021-05-18T10:53:41","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T05:23:41","slug":"explore-mount-abu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html","title":{"rendered":"Explore Mount Abu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is the complete opposite of the landscape that usually represents the state. It is the highest peak of the Aravali range and has rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and dense evergreen forests. To get there, one has to drive uphill through winding roads, lush greenery, and oddly shaped rocks. In the summer, Mt. Abu provides much needed respite from the oppressive heat that plagues most of north India. In the monsoons, it is one of the few places in Rajasthan that receives handsome rainfall, becoming refreshingly green. In the winter, on the other hand, it gets chilly with the minimum temperatures sometimes dipping to the negatives; but it remains gorgeous and inviting. A delight for tourists in all seasons, the resorts in Mt. Abu take complete advantage of their surroundings. Mt. Abu and the surrounding areas have been referred to repeatedly in Indian mythology. It is said to have been the home of numerous sages and saints \u2013 lending to it a wholesome and spiritual ambiance. The tourist must-sees in this unique Rajasthani paradise are:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Dilwara_Temples\" >Dilwara Temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Nakki_Lake\" >Nakki Lake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Trevors_Tank\" >Trevor\u2019s Tank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Mt_Abu_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >Mt. Abu Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Gaumukh_Temple\" >Gaumukh Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Aachalgarh_Fort\" >Aachalgarh Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/explore-mount-abu.html\/#Guru_Shikhar\" >Guru Shikhar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dilwara_Temples\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Dilwara-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2151 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Dilwara Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Dilwara-Temple-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dilwara Temple\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Dilwara-Temple-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Dilwara-Temple-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Dilwara-Temple-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Dilwara Temples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Jain temples of Dilwara in Mt. Abu are famous for their exquisite marble architecture. While many Jain temples are built in marble, it is often said that the craftsmanship here remains unrivalled. Built between the 11<sup>th<\/sup> and 13<sup>th<\/sup> centuries, the temples are surrounded by forested hills and a high wall that encloses the temple complex. Each of the five temples has its own unique identity and is named after a village. The Vimal Vasahi Temple has been carved entirely out of white marble and built-in 1021. Dedicated to Rushabdev, the temple stands in an open courtyard surrounded by a corridor that has numerous cells dedicated to the other saints. The richly carved corridors, pillars, arches, and porticoes are beautiful and the ceilings feature engraved designs of lotus buds, petals, flowers, and scenes from mythology. The Luna Vasahi Temple was built in 1230 and is dedicated to Neminath. The main hall of this temple features a central dome from which hangs a decorative pendant featuring beautiful carving. However, to truly understand their beauty, it is necessary to make a visit.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nakki_Lake\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Nakki-Lake-and-Toad-Rock.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2155 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Nakki Lake and Toad Rock\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Nakki-Lake-and-Toad-Rock-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Nakki Lake and Toad Rock\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Nakki-Lake-and-Toad-Rock-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Nakki-Lake-and-Toad-Rock-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Nakki-Lake-and-Toad-Rock-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Nakki Lake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An ancient and sacred lake, Nakki Lake has many legends attached to it. It is one of the key tourist attractions in Mt. Abu. Not only is it gorgeous but facilities like boating and horse riding are a huge draw. This artificial lake has many islets approachable by boat and many unique rock formations around it, the most famous amongst them being Toad Rock which looks like a real toad all set to jump into the waters. Other such intriguing rock formations include Nun Rock, Parrot Rock, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trevors_Tank\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Trevors-Tank.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2156 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Trevor's Tank\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Trevors-Tank-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Trevor's Tank\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Trevors-Tank-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Trevors-Tank-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Trevors-Tank-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Trevor\u2019s Tank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A mere 5 kilometers from the main town of Mt. Abu is Trevor\u2019s Tank, named after the English engineer who built it and one of the most popular tourist destinations of the region. It essentially is a manmade tank that is used to breed crocodiles within a wildlife sanctuary. It provides not only the opportunity to view plentiful wildlife but also a great picnic spot. Trevor\u2019s Tank can also be a birdwatcher\u2019s paradise if you spend enough time in the rich hills and thick forest.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mt_Abu_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>Mt. Abu Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another delight available for nature enthusiasts, the Mt. Abu Wildlife Sanctuary to is only 7 kilometers long and 300 meters wide, making it completely trek-able. The sanctuary is full of floral beauty and has around 112 plant families with 449 genera and 820 species, many of which are rare and threatened. The highlight, however, is the many orchids that grow here in the wild. In terms of fauna, leopards, sloth bears, wild boars, <em>sambar<\/em>, <em>chinkara,<\/em> and <em>langur<\/em> consider this their home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Mt-Abu-Wildlife-Sanctuary.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2154 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Mt-Abu-Wildlife-Sanctuary-150x139.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"150\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Gaumukh-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2152 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Gaumukh Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Gaumukh-Temple-150x132.jpg\" alt=\"Gaumukh Temple\" width=\"150\" height=\"132\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Aachalgarh-Fort.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2150 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Aachalgarh Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Aachalgarh-Fort-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Aachalgarh Fort\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Aachalgarh-Fort-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Aachalgarh-Fort-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Aachalgarh-Fort-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Guru-Shikar-Mt-Abu.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2153 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Guru Shikar, Mount Abu\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Guru-Shikar-Mt-Abu-150x139.jpg\" alt=\"Guru Shikar, Mount Abu\" width=\"150\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaumukh_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Gaumukh Temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amongst the many legends that revolve around Mt. Abu is the one of Sage Vasishtha who is said to have retired here after his dispute with Sage Vishwamitra. It is said that he created four Agnikula Rajputs from a fire pit by performing a \u2018Yajna\u2019 or fire sacrifice. The spot where he performed this rite was near a natural spring that emerges from a rock shaped like a cow\u2019s head. A beautiful temple exists here today and is known as the Gaumukh Temple.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aachalgarh_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Aachalgarh Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commissioned by famed Rana Kumbha, Achalgarh Fort was built in the 15<sup>th<\/sup> century.\u00a0 It is situated atop a mountain peak it has many vantage points that provide panoramic views all year round. The fort has a steep winding path that leads up to it and encloses many historic Jain temples within its embattled walls. The Jain temples of course are inviting because of their architectural marvel and beautifully sculpted walls and pillars. The nearby Acheshwar Temple too is famous for the idol of Nandi (Shiva\u2019s bull) made from 5 metals \u2013 gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc or the <em>Panchdhattu<\/em> as it is known \u2013 and weighs more than 4 tonnes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guru_Shikhar\"><\/span><strong>Guru Shikhar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The highest peak of the Aravali range, the Guru Shikhar is 1722 meters above sea level and provides a beautiful panoramic view of Mt. Abu and the green Aravali range. Atop this mountain sit many historic temples which too are worthy of at least one visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is the complete opposite of the landscape that usually represents the state. 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