MOUNT ABU

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Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan and is Rajasthan's only hill station. It is also a major pilgrim centre. The Aravalli range that cuts across Rajasthan reaches its greatest height at the Guru Shikar. Interestingly, not many people are aware that this is also the highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalayas range up North. The origin of Mount Abu goes back several centuries.

Due to the presence of sages and seers this place became a holy retreat. But for most visitors today, Mount Abu is a hill station with all the delightful spots necessary to make their trip interesting. The Nakki Lake is picturesquely set amidst hills and is believed to have been carved out by the god's with their nails. Mount Abu was also an important Vaishnava And Shaivite pilgrim centre upto the 11th century. Today, it is recoganised the world over for its magnificent Jain temples. No visit to Mount Abu can be complete without a trip to the famed Delwara Temples.