Mount Abu City
History of Mount
Abu
A unique destination for Adventure and eco tourism. The Raj period approached
it as a relaxation place to rewind along with the royalties and semi royalties.
The place sways in an interesting contrast of British style bungalows, the
holiday lodges of the royals (Thikhana) along with the presence of the various
communities of the tribals located amidst the thick lush of the forest on
the hills surrounding the region.
Places to
See in Mount Abu
Dilwara Temples [3 kms] : Mount Abu was an important Vaishnava and
Shaivite pilgrim center up to the 11th century. Today, it is recognized
the world over for it's magnificent Jain temples. No visit to Abu can be
complete without a trip to the famed Dilwara temples. These temples are
the greatest draw of Abu, apart from its salubrious clime.
How to Reach
Mount Abu
Excursions of
Mount Abu
Achalgarh (8 km) : Medieval monument of Mt Abu, is the Achalgadh
fort commissioned by Rana Kumbha, who was responsible for dozens of gigantic
fortresses in southern Rajasthan, with massive battlemented walls and a
situation on a mountain peak offering great views.