Places to See in Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temple
Category : Religious
The most famous of these temples is the Dilwara Temple, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. The Dilwara temples have a rugged exterior with richly ornamented marble interiors. The marble images of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras, or teachers, lie inside richly engraved marble canopies.
Gaumukh Temple
Category : Religious
Another famous temple is the Gaumukh Temple, dedicated to sage Vasishtha, has been named after a carved image of a cow. The carved marble form of Nandi, Vasishtha's wish fulfilling cow, is situated close to the Gaumukh Temple.
Gurushikhar Peak
Category : Nature
Among the natural attractions in Mount Abu, Gurushikhar Peak is fascinating. Rising 1800 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in Mount Abu. It offers a panoramic view of the place with the ubiquitous Mount Abu.
Nakki Lake
Category : Nature
Mount Abu has the highest artificial lake in India, the picturesque Nakki Lake. The beautiful hills surrounding it make it a popular picnic spot offering boating facilities. More...
Toad Rock
Category : Nature
Toad Rock, a gigantic formation shaped like a toad, which towers over the shores of Nakki Lake is quite amusing. If you are interested in the flora and fauna of Mount Abu, you should visit the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary which houses animals like langurs, sambar deer, chital deer and wild boar. The moderate climate is also conducive to the growth of some 500 species of plants. More...
Last Updated on : June 4, 2014
Places to Visit in Rajasthan