Mount Abu is a hill station situated in the Aravali Range in Rajasthan, India. It has a variety of accommodation facilities such as Hotel Hillock, Hotel Hiltone, Hotel Banjara, and Hotel Chacha Inn. Popular places to visit include Nakki Lake, Gaumukh Temple, and Dilwara Temple. Additional activities include visiting gardens and parks, partaking in recreational activities, and going on excursions. The summer festival held in early June features tribal festivities and music performances. Mount Abu provides a cool retreat amidst lush forests and is known as the "Hill of Wisdom."
3. Flow Of Presentation
• Introduction
• How to Reach
• Accommodation Facility
• Places to Visit
• Additional Information
• Conclusion
• Experiences
4. A pleasant retreat set admits the lush forested hills, Mount Abu is a
green oasis in the barren desertscape that is Rajasthan. Situated at
the southern tip of Aravali range, the hill retreat owes its cool climate
to its rich Flora covering the entire hill site that includes coniferous
trees and flowering shrubs. Abu according to a legend stands for the
sun of Himalaya deriving its name from Arbuda, the powerful serpent
who rescued Nandi ,the sacred bull of lot Shiva, from a Chasm.
Mount AbuHill of Wisdom…….!!!
5. How to Reach??
Being a popular holiday destination, Mount Abu is well connected to rest
of the country.
o Distance:-Broad gauge connects Aburoad (28Km from Mount Abu)with
New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Mumbai .
o Nearest Airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185Km.National Highway no
14 connects Mount Abu to major cities in the country.
o Modes of Transport:-
One can reach by Train ,board the train for Aburoad then with any
vehicle it can be car, jeep and bus etc ,its easy to reach to Mount Abu.
6. Accommodation Facility
Hotel Hillock
With a majestic location on
the Hill and spectacular
greenery of the Aravali
Mountains, Hotel Hillock is
conveniently located at a
short walk from Nakki Lake.
7. Hotel Hiltone
Hilltone is convenitly located at a
short walk from the lake road and
Nakki lake. Hotel has a plenty of
quiet and natural places for a
memorable and relaxing holiday with
the family.
8. Hotel Banjara
Hotel Banjara is centrally
located at a walking distance
from us stand, Taxi Stand and
Nakki Lake near the main
market and shopping area.
9. Hotel Chacha Inn
Chacha Inn is a leading name amongst
the finest hotels in Mount Abu. Every
night free puppet and magic shows along
with the live Rajasthan folk artist
perform in the beautiful garden
providing a perfect environment for a
superb holiday with your family.
11. Places to Visit
A natural spring flowing through a
sculpted cow’s head gives the
shrine its name. The famous ‘Yagya’
of Sage Vashishtha was performed
here. A beautifully sculpted hill
temple of Arbuda - the mighty
serpent, stands against the
beautiful backdrop. Nearby is the
magnificent marble image of Nandi,
the celestial bull rescued by
Arbuda.
Gaumukh Temple
12. Nakki Lake
A tiny lake picturesquely set amid hills. The
lake is dotted with several islets
approachable by a boat of particular interest
are strange rock formations around the lake.
Especially notable is the Toad Rock which
looks like a real toad about to jump into the
lake. Others are Nun Rock and Nandi Rock
etc. Set in the heart of the town, the lake
gets its name from the legend that it was
scooped out by the gods with their finger
nails or ‘Nakh’. It is the only artificial lake in
India that is 1200 Mts.
13. Dilwara 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
Tirthankaras. Built in 1031 A.D. (by Vimal Shah – a merchant and
representative of the then Gujarat ruler), it is superb example of
temple architecture.
14. Prime Sites
Sunset Point
Spectacular sight of the
setting sun when the hills
are covered in the golden
glow can be viewed from
here.
Honeymoon Point:
Also known as Anadra Point, offers an enchanting view of the
verdant plains and valleys. The place looks most beautiful during
the dusk hours.
Gardens and Parks:
Beautifully laid parks and gardens are interspersed throughout
the hilly paradise. Ashok Vatika, Gandhi Park, Municipal Park,
Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden are some of the
noteworthy gardens.
15. Additional Information
• Recreational Activity
– Sports Facility
– Swimming facilities
– Clubs
– Museum and Art gallery
– Yoga and Meditation Centre
• Food Specialty
– Mount is not only famous for its scenic beauty but also
for the delicious dishes. With Rajasthani delicacies you
also get to taste Gujarati dishes like Thepla, Dhokla and
Undhiyo. Pav Bhaji and Rajasthani Thali are highly
recommended
16. • Excursion
– Achalgarh(11 Km)
– Gurushikhar(18Km)
– Trevor's Tank(4Km)
• Time To visit
– Summer Festival (1st – 3rd June):
• The summer season is the time for exuberant festivities in
this sylvan retreat of Rajasthan. The hill town, covered
with mango groves, beautiful bauhinia trees and thickets of
wild berries, stirs with life in the first week of June every
year. Tribal festivities, folk and classical music
performances admits the lush surroundings and lovely lakes,
make it a joyous event.
17. Conclusion
Mount Abu is a beautiful hill station with
magnificent architectural work.
It is basically known for its green and lushy
environment.
It is also known as ABU PARVAT and Kashmir
of Rajasthan.
Situated at the southern tip of Aravali range,
the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its
rich Flora covering the entire hill site that
includes coniferous trees and flowering
shrubs.
18. Experiences
We are privileged to born and bought up in
the Foot Hills of Abu.
It is a hill station far away from Pollution,
it can really let you feel the inner peace in
its Eco friendly Environment.
The Topology of Mount Abu is in such a
way it brings you closer to the Mother
Earth.