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Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan Mount Abu Nakki Lake
Nakki Lake, situated eleven kilometers north of Mount Abu has a beautiful Shiva temple which has many interesting features, including what is said to be the toe of Shiva and group of colorful Jain Temples. Places
To See in Mount Abu Nakki Lake is the heart of all activity in Mount Abu. It is a short and easy stroll around it and there are juice stalls, ice-cream parlours, baloon vendors, souvenir shops and small food stalls. |
<Nakki
Lake - Legend
has it that this small lake, virtually in the center of Mount Abu, was
scooped out by god using only his nails, or nakh. Some Hindus thus
beleive it to be a holy lake. The lake is surrounded by hills, parks and
strange rock formations. The best known , Toad Rock, looks just like a
toad about to hop into the lake. The 14th Century Raghunath Temple stands
beside the lake. Several maharajas built lavish summer houses around Nakki
Lake.