Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan

Mount Abu

Tourist Places

Mount Abu - 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 11th- 13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre.

Places To See in Mount Abu
< Gaumukh Temple - A natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow’s head gives the shrine its name. The famous ‘yagna’ of sage Vashishtha was performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill temple of Arbuada-the mighty serpent stands against the beautiful backdrop [...more]

< Dilwara Jain Temple - These beautifully carved temples built between 11th and 13th century A.D. are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankara. Built in 1031 A.D.(by Vimal Shah-a merchant and representative of then Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple architecture. [...more]

< Adhar Devi Temple - The temple is chiseled out of a huge rock reached by a flight of 360 stairs. A favourite tourist spot [...more]

< Nakki Lake - Legend has that this small lake, was scooped out by a god using only his nails(or nakh). The lake is surroundedby hills,parks & strange rock formations. [...more]

< Museum & Art Gallery - Located at the Raj Bhawan, it was a collection of archaeological excavations dating back to 8th-12th century A.D. [...more]

< Viewpoints - There are many view pionts around the town. Most famous among them is the Sunset piont which provides a spectacular sight of the setting sun when the hills are covered in the golden glow can be viewed from here. [...more]

< Shri Raghunathji Temple - Situated near the ‘Nakki’ lake is the temple dedicated to Shri Raghunathji with a beautiful image of the deity that was placed here in 14th century A.D. [...more]

< Garden & Park - Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout the hilly paradise. [...more]

< Trevor's Tank - Named after the British engineer who constructed it, Trevor’s Tank is a delight for birdwatchers [...more]

< Achalgarh - An impressive fort with some beautiful jain temples enclosed within. Among the noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412 A.D.) and Kantinath Jain Temple (1513A.D.) [...more]

< Guru Shikhar - The highest peak on the mount (1722 mts. Above the sea level) allows a bird’s eye view of the sylvan surroundings of Mt. [...more]