Mount Abu is proud to be the only hill station amid Rajasthan’s desert and drought-ridden plains. It is located in the Aravalli Mountain range on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat and is regarded as a great pilgrimage site, as well as a popular vacation spot due to its location and natural beauty.
Here are 5 places to visit in Mount Abu for an unforgettable experience
1. Dilwara Jain Temples
Allow the elaborate jali stonework and carved marble panels of the beautiful Dilwara Temple complex to take you to an artistic heaven of 13th-century craftsmanship dedicated to the Jain faith. Each temple hall is entirely made of white marble and has detailed filigree work, scenes from the Jain scriptures and perfectly symmetrical pillars that promise architectural beauty.
2. Nakki Lake
The lake’s crystal-clear blue water, believed to have been dug by the gods themselves, takes on breathtaking colours as the sky changes. Nakki Lake is a very special spot to visit in Mount Abu since Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed here.
3. Shikhar Peak
Witness the jaw-dropping views of Mount Abu town from Guru Shikhar Peak, the highest peak in the Aravali hills at about 1722 meters. The waters of Nakki Lake shine far below as your gaze stretches across beautiful valleys, rugged cliffs and even the desert area beyond.
4. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
This subtropical paradise is renowned for its huge variety of flora and wildlife and is home to the ferocious feline predators, leopards. Over 250 different types of birds and several rare and endangered animal species may be found in this beautiful, green paradise.
5. Achalgarh Fort
Stroll among crumbling ruins and carved bastions to experience medieval tales of royal ceremonies, military preparations and temple rites at this spectacular 14th-century fort built by Paramara rulers. Achalgarh offers a unique historical heritage with its temple lake and magnificent shrines like the Jain temple of Kantinath nestled within huge defensive walls.