Mt.

Abu

Excursions around Mt. Abu

! Achalgarh (11 km) ! Guru Shikhar (18 km) ! Trevor's Tank (4 km)

hill station of the Desert...

Come and discover oasis in the desert, greens amidst the barren desertscape, come and discover Mount Abu. Its cool climate, rich flora covering the entire hillside will make you relax and enjoy. Not just a summer retreat, it is more than that, it is a popular pilgrimage. Once a home to great sages and saints, Mount Abu is surely a relaxing experience full of peace and tranquility!

For more details contact: Tourist Reception Centre Opp. Bus Stand, Mount Abu Tel: 02974 235151

Department of Tourism Government of Rajasthan Paryatan Bhawan, Government Hostel Campus MI Road, Jaipur 302 001 Rajasthan (India) Tel: +91 141 5110598, 5155137

www.rajasthantourism.gov.in

Mt. Abu

Timeless Places
Nakki Lake: Believed to be scooped out by the finger nails of the gods, Nakki Lake is simply picture perfect. Cruise the picturesque lake and enjoy the sight of the lush green hills. Gaze at the strange rock formations especially Toad Rock, Nun Rock and Parrot Rock. Built 1200 mts above the sea level, this artificial lake will make you wish for more! Delwara Jain Temple: Welcome
to one of the finest Jain Temple in the world, welcome to Delwara Temples. Built between 11th to 13th centuries AD, these temples are famous for their extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings. Amidst the lush green hills, come and discover human craftsmanship at its best. Delwara Temple complex consists of five major sections or temples devoted to five jain trithankaras namely Shri Mahaveer Swami Temple, Shri Adinath Temple, Shri ParshavNath Temple, Shri Rishabdeoji Temple and Shri NeminathJi Temple. For soulsearching, visit the Om Shanti Bhawan or Universal Peace Hall of the World, the Spiritual University of the Brahma Kumaris. Come and practice Raj Yoga!

Sunset Point: Soak in the beauty of the setting sun, gaze at the spectacular colours, experience the warmth of the golden glow and feel one with nature at the Sunset Point. Adhar Devi Temple: Climb a flight of 360 steps and pay your reverence to the Goddess Durga at the Adhar Devi Temple that has been chiselled out of a huge rock.

Go shopping
Have an enthralling experience while shopping in markets of Mt. Abu stacked with a variety of handicrafts from Rajasthan and the neighboring Gujarat. Textiles, jewellery, curios in wood, metal and marble, you name it and they have it all in Mt. Abu. Places to Shop: Nakki Mall area.

More to explore
Honeymoon Point, Crocodile Park, Peace Park, Gaumukh Temple, Achalgarh, Guru Shikhar, Trevor's Tank and many wonders await you at Mt. Abu.

How to Reach
Being a popular holiday destination, Mt. Abu is well connected to rest of the country. Broad Gauge connects Abu Road (28 km from Mt. Abu) with New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Mumbai. The nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 km. National Highway no. 14 connects Mt. Abu to major cities in the country.

To make your visit complete

Boating in Nakki Lake Sight Seeing Tours Summer and Winter Festival Raj Yoga at Om Shanti Bhawan

Memorable Stay
Mt. Abu provides multiple accommodation options. You can choose from the various categories of hotels as per your convenience, preference and budget. RTDC Hotel Shikhar provides you with good facilities, amenities and accommodation.

Om Shanti Bhawan:

The Festivities
Tribal festivities, folk music and dance amidst the lush green surroundings and lovely lake make Summer Festival (May-June) at Mt. Abu a truly memorable experience. Make your Christmas and New Year special with the exuberant festivities during the Winter Festival (29th-31st December).

Best in Cuisines
Mt. Abu 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 Theplas, Dhoklas and Undhiya. Pao Bhaji and Rajasthani Thali are highly recommended.