MOUNT ABU:A unique destination for adventure and eco tourism.
Mount Abu situated on an isolated plateau of Aravali range of hills about 4000 ft.above sea level is perhaphs one of the prettiest hill stations in INDIA.Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren desertscape that's Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range, the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mt. Abu is a curved one that is characrerised by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds. 'Abu' according to a legend, stands for the son of Himalaya, deriving its name from Arbuada, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm. Mount Abu has been home to many sages and saints. Most famous of them was Sage Vashishtha who is believed to have created four agni kula Rajput clans from a fire-pit by performing a Lagna' orfire sacrifice, to protect the earth from the demons.
The Yagna was performed besides a natural spring situated below Abu, emerging from a rock shaped like a cow's head and hence the site was called Gaumukh. The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain temples, dating back to the 11th-13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre.
The Padam Purana relates the story of how Mount Abu came into existance. Once the Nandini, the cow of the venerable sage Vashishtha, was trapped in a deep chasm and could not free herself. The sage appealed to Lord Shiva for assistance. Saraswati, the divine stream, flooded the pit and the cow floated up. Vashishta then approached the great Himalaya and asked him to fill the deep gorge permanently to avoid further mishaps. The youngest son of Himalaya, with the assistance of Arbud, the mighty snake, did the needful. The place came to be called Mount Arbud and was later reduced to its present form.
How to Reach Mount Abu:-
By AirThe nearest airport to Mount Abu is Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport, Dabok (Udaipur) 207-km. One can hire a taxi to get to Mount Abu.By TrainThe nearest railway station is Abu Road (29-km) situated on Mumbai-Ahmedabad -Ajmer-Jaipur-Delhi route. From Abu Road one can take a taxi, jeep or bus to Mount Abu.By RoadAhmedabad is 222-km via Palanpur. Jodhpur is 235-km via Sirohi and Pali. Udaipur is 156-km via Pindwara. (Journey on this route is advisable only during the day). Jaipur is 509-km via Pali-Ajmer. It is connected to all the major towns in northern and western India. Local TransportUnmetered taxis are available for local transportation within the city.
Climate
Although the Mount Abu is rich in green forest and Aravali Mountain Range and due to plenty of rain-fall it have moderate climate. Summers:- 31-34 degree celcius. Winters:- 10 to -8(during nights) degree celcius. Best Season : Mid-March to June and Mid-September to December
Tourist Spots Of Mount Abu
Nakki LakeDelwara TempleAchal GarhTod RockGaumukh TempleAdhar DeviGuru ShikharSun-Set PointRanghunath TempleSant SarovarRishikesh TempleSankar MathDettrateya Temple