Rajasthan Vacation
Rajasthan Vacation - The magic of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. Rajasthan is often expressed as huge open-air museum with relic so well preserved for the travelers and the curious of the day. We offer a wide range of tour packages for Rajasthan Tour.
Rajasthan Tour Packages
Rajasthan Cultural Tour
Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour
Golden Triangle Tour
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About Rajasthan
Dance of Rajasthan
Introduction of Rajasthan
People of Rajasthan
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Rajasthan Cities
Jaipur City
Jaisalmer City
Jodhpur City
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Rajasthan Luxury Hotels
Fort Rajwada - Jaisalmer
Hotel Lake Palace - Udaipur
Raj Vilas - Jaipur
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Rajasthan Fairs & Festivals
Desert Festival - Jaisalmer
Pushkar Fair - Pushkar
Urs Fair - Ajmer
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Palace on Wheels
About Palace on Wheels
Tariff of Palace on Wheels
Schedule of Palace on Wheels
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Rajasthan Wildlife Sanctuaries
Ranthambore National Park
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Sariska Tiger Reserve
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Rajasthan VacationMount Abu City • Places to See in Mount Abu

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.

Half hidden by mango groves their sober exterior belies the wealth of their interior ornamentation. Wondrously carved in marble, the Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain tirthankaras, saints. Built between the 11th and 13th century, are famous for their superb carvings in marble.

Vimal Vasahi is the oldest temple, was built by Vimal Shah, Minister of Solanki ruler of Gujarat in 1031 A.D. It is dedicated to Adinath, the first of the Jain tirthankaras. Constructed out of white marble from Arasoori Hill, near Ambaji, 23 km from Abu Road, It is an outstanding example of Jain temple architecture.

The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines, each housing a beautiful statue of thirthankaras with 48 elegantly carved pillars from the entrance to the courtyard.

Gurushikhar(15 km)
The highest peak on the mount (1722 mts above the sea level) allows a bird eye view of the sylvan surroundings of Mount Abu.

A small shrine and a temple of Dattatreya standing on the shikhar are worth a visit.

Sunset Point
It provides a lovely view of the setting sun, South-West of Nakki lake, where the sun gradually drowns itself in the azure sky between two mountain peaks, steps lead up to high terrace which offers an awe inspiring view of the setting sun.



Mount Abu CityHistory of Mount AbuPlaces to See in Mount AbuHow to Reach Mount AbuExcursions of Mount Abu

Rajasthan Cities
Ajmer City | Bikaner City | Bharatpur City | Jaipur City | Jaisalmer City | Jodhpur City | Mount Abu City | Pushkar City | Udaipur City




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