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Monsoon Ideas
Mount Abu, the only hill-station in Rajasthan is an oasis in this desert state. Situated on the highest point in the Aravalli range, the place is lush green, has beautiful temples and a lake. The place has a mix of British-style houses, royal palaces and tribal located amidst forests. The climate in Mount Abu is quite cool and it can be visited anytime of the year. However, monsoons make the region extremely appealing when a thick mist covers the hills. The forests turn a shade greener and the lake especially comes to life. Since the roads are maintained well, traveling is never an issue. However, you must carry adequate raingear – umbrellas, raincoats and comfortable shoes, when traveling to Mount Abu during the rains.
 
Things to see & do
  • Dilwara Temples: Made completely of marble and adorned with rich carvings, these are several in number and are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The main temple of these, dedicated to the first Tirthankara, is known as Vimal Vasahi. This temple has a large image of the main deity Rishabhdev and 52 other smaller shrines dedicated to different Tirthankaras. The temple is open from sunrise to sunset, but photography is not permitted.

  • Gaumukh Temple: Literally meaning “from the mouth of the cow”, this temple derives its name from a natural spring, which flows out of a carved cow head.

  • Adhar Devi Temple: This temple is dedicated to the serpent goddess, Arbuada. It is carved out of a single rock and can be reached only after a climb of 360 stairs.

  • Shri Raghunathji Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Raghunath and houses an idol, which was placed there by Shri Ramanand, the famous scholar and preacher.

  • Nakki Lake: It is the most recognized feature of this hill retreat. It is set in the hills and is believed to have been carved out of the nails of Gods, hence the name nakki. It is the only artificial lake in India at a height of 1200 mts and is a popular spot for boating.

  • Sunset Point: This place provides splendid view of the landscape and has an amusement park for kids.

  • Guru Shikhar: The highest peak in Mount Abu, it stands at a height of 1722 mts and offers picturesque views of the town.

  • Achalgarh: This is a majestic fort in Mount Abu, and houses ancient Jain Temples within it. The two major temples here are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple and the Kantinath Jain Temple.

  • Honeymoon Point: Needless to say, it derives its name from the number of honeymoon couples that frequent it, especially at sunset. Also called Andra Point, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.

  • Raj Bhavan Museum and Art Gallery: Not very huge, but it has an interesting array of artifacts dating from the 8th century to the 12th century.

  • Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: The sanctuary is located in the Aravalli range and is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including a range of endangered and rare species. Also located here is the Trevor’s Tank, which is located in a thick wooded area and is a popular spot for viewing peacocks and patridges.

 
Gourmet Treats
The hotels at Mount Abu offer decent Indian and continental cuisine. A large number of small restaurants are also located close to the Nakki Lake and the bus stand and offer snacks. Kanak Dining and Jodhpur Bhojanalaya are the better ones among them. Some of the well-known restaurants include Handi Restaurant which serves Indian, Continental and Chinese, and Mayur Restaurant which is a multi-cuisine restaurant.
 
Shopping Fiesta
Pick up the usual Rajasthani handicrafts that are sold in the shops lining the Nakki Lake. Beautifully carved marble statues, exclusive Kota sarees, and the rare tribal jewelry can be picked up here. The Tibet market held here also offers a lot of stuff to shop.
 
Hotels in Mount Abu
Star Hotel name Rate(Rs.)* Inclusions
  Samrat International 563 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
  Hotel Maganji's ( Pure Vegetarian) 999 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
Hotel Sunset Inn 1155 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
  Hotel Udaigarh - The Heritage Retreat 1177 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
Welcom Heritage Connaught House, Mount 1625 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
  Hotel Hilltone 1764 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
  Palace Hotel 1942 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
 
* All the above rates are per person per night
 
 
 
 
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