Mount Abu - Ranakpur - Jalore

The Godwar tourist circuit comprising Mount Abu, Ranakpur and Jalore is one of the oft traversed tourist circuits of the vibrant Rajasthan. Situated to the South-West of Rajasthan, the majestic Mount Abu, cuts a splendid picture. The lone hill destination of the state, cooler climes of the region, makes it a favorite haunt. The region is replete with legends of yore, like fables of the snake named Arbuda and four Agnikulas, which makes it a much sought after pilgrimage. It also boasts of Guru Shikhar, the loftiest peak between Nilgiris and the Himalayas.

The top draw of Mount Abu are Dilwara Jain temples, the Nakki lake, Gaumukh, the shrine of Adhar Devi, Achalgarh, Sunset point, museums, Trevor's Tank among a host of others.

Ranakpur, situated in the Pali region, is cocooned amidst a chain of mountains, is also famous for its Jain shrines. Etched out of sandstone, the lovely Ranakpur Jain shrine, built during the reign of Rana Kumbha, dates back to the fifteenth century. Occupying forty-eight thousand square feet, one thousand four hundred and forty four pillars, and adorned by exquisite etchings, it is a must visit tourist haunt. The Shwetambara Jain temple, the Parasnath temple are among some of the other top notch Jain shrines of Ranakpur. You can also drop in at the Sun temple, Desuri, Ghanerao, among a host of other places.

Jalore is famous for the fort of Jalore, Shivana, Bhinmal and shrine of Malik Shah among other tourist haunts.