A Natural Spring Flowering Through A Sculpted Cow

These Temples Are The Greatest Draw Of Abu, Apart From Its Salubrious Clime. Half Hidden By Mango Groves, Their Sober Exterior Belies The Wealth Of Their Interior Ornamentation. Wondrously Carved In Marble, The Delwara Temples Enshrine Various Jain Tirthankaras (saints). Built Between The 11th And 13th Century Ad, They Are Famous For Their Superb Carvings In Marble.

Medieval Monument Of Mt Abu, The Achalgarh Fort Was Commissioned By Rana Kumbha, Who Was Responsible For Building Dozens Of Gigantic Fortresses In Southern Rajasthan. The Walls Are Massive And Battlemented. Its Location On A Mountain Peak Makes It More Imposing. A Steeply Winding Path Leads Up To The 15th Century Ad Fortress And The Temples That Are Located Within The Fortified Walls. The Carved Jain Temples Are A Ten Minute Climb Known For Their Sculptures.

Guru Shikhar, A Peak At An Altitude Of 5,676 Feet (1722 Meters), Is The Highest Point In Rajasthan. It Is Located At A Distance Of 15 Km From Mount Abu. It Has A Commanding View Of Abu And Its Surroundings. This Peak Is The Home To The Temple Of Dattatreya, An Incarnation Of Lord Vishnu And The Peak Is Called Guru Shikhar After Him As Guru Dattatreya Had Dignified This Place And His Footprints Are Sanctified Here In A Rock In A Cave. Foot Prints Of Swami Ramanath Are Also Here Who Enshrined The Statue In Raghnathji Temple In Abu.

Toad Rock Is A Mammoth Rock Structure In Mount Abu Hanging Over The South Of Calm And Cool Nakki Lake. This Is The Best Attractive Rock Formation Found In The Regions Of Mount Abu. This Rock By View Seems To Be Overlooking The Whole Lake. People Can Climb Up To The Top Of The Toad Rock And Can View The Panoramic Beauty Of The Surrounding Lake And Greenish Hilly Regions From The Top Of The Rock.

Nakki Lake Is A Very Popular Tourist Attraction In Mount Abu. The Lake Is Known For Its Calm And Cool Atmosphere And Set In The Backdrop Of Picturesque Hills. This Has Been Credited As The Only Artificial Lake In India At The Height Of More Than 1200 Meters. The Legendary Folk Stories Claim That The Lake Is Carved Out Of Rocks By Gods Just Using The Nails. There Are Some Rock Formations Around The Lake, Which Is An Attraction For Rock Climbing. Boating Facilities In Lake Offer An Enjoyment Boating Time In The Serene Lake.

The Adhar Devi Temple Is Dedicated To The Goddess Durga. It Got Its Name Because The Legend Has It That "adhar" Of The Mataji (goddess Deity) Fell Here Also It Was Believed That The Image Of The Goddess Could Be Found There Hanging In Mid Air. As Well As Being A Popular Tourist Destination, The Adhar Devi Temple Is Also A Common Destination For Many Religion Pilgrimages The Adhar Devi Temple Receives Most Pilgrims During The 9 Days Of The Holy Navratri Season.the Temple Is Chiselled Out Of A Huge Rock Reached By A Flight Of 360 Stairs.

Sunset Point Is A Major Attraction In Mount Abu, Placed Perfectly To The South West Of The Calm Nakki Lake To View The Magnificent Sunset. The Eye Catching View Of The Sunset, Setting Behind The Forest Ranges Of The Mount Abu Peaks Is Amazing For Any Nature Loving Tourist. One Can Get A Spectacular Panoramic View Of The Mountain Ranges And The Beautiful Lake From This Point. One Can See Huge Crowds At This Spot During Evenings, To Enjoy The Multicolor Sky And The Sun In The Horizon.

Achleshwar Mahadev Temple. It Has A Nandi(bull) Said To Be Made Of Panchadhatu I.e. Five Metals - Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass And Zinc. The Nandi Weighs More Than Four Tons. The Temple Is Believed To Have Been Built In The 9th Century Ad Around A Toe Print Of Lord Shiva. A Natural Shivalinga With Idols Of Crystal-like Stone Looks Opaque. However When A Burning Candle Is Placed Behind It, It Sparkles Like Crystal. The Pleasant Looking Mandakini Kund, With Images Of Buffaloes Is Enclosed By Rocky Hills.

On The North-west Of The Nakki Lake, Near By The Old Gateway To Abu Is Anadara Point Named After The Village Anadara. This Place Is At The Height Of 4,000 Feet. Here From Also The Magnificent Grandeur Of The Setting The Sun Can Be Witnessed. Near It, Is A Lovers - Rock Also Popularly Known As Honey Moon Point, Is An Attractive Point For The Visitors For It Being In The Natural Creation In The Shape Of A Man And A Women.

Travel To Mount Abu Must Include Visit To The Major Shopping Areas Of This Place Owing To The Versatility Of The Items And Products Being Displayed. The Varied Choice Of Items Found In The Markets Makes Shopping In This Rajasthani City Very Interesting. From Dress Material To Stone Products, Silver Jewellery, Ethnic Pieces, Paintings, Handicrafts And More, Everything Is Found In Abundance In The Shopping Areas Of Mount Abu. The Shopping Areas Are Also Famous For Stone Carved And Marble Products. Apart From These, Traditional Items, Carpets, Fabrics Of Tie And Dye Are Sold In The Shops Of Mount Abu. There Are A Number Of Shopping Areas In Mount Abu Which Are Flocked By Both Locals And Tourists. The Variety Of Shops Of Mount Abu Is Known For Dealing With Rajasthani As Well As Gujarati Items.

Kashmir Cottage Emporium Is Located Near Nakki Lake In Mount Abu. It Is Well Known For Its Wide Collection Of Shawls & Handicrafts Products. Their Handicrafts Are Mainly Exquisite And Made With Great Expertise And Hard Work. It Has Established A Strong Brand Symbolizing Exquisite Quality That Instills Customer Trust In An Industry Wrought By Unethical Claims. The Emporium Displays Carpets, Shawls, Silk And Pashmina Shawls. Handicrafts Made Of Paper Mache And Embroidered Silk Sarees And Beautifully Embroidered Cotton Dining Table Covers Are Also Exhibited. It Has Its Factory At Srinagar. Their Other Showrooms Are In Chennai, Ooty, Mysore, And Pondicherry.

Khadi Bazaar Is Famous For Availability Of Varied Items Of Textiles That Come With Khadi Work. True To Its Name, Khadi Bazaar Is The Paradise For Khadi Products. The Variety Of Khadi Products Come At Affordable Rates. It Is Indeed The Best Place If Tourists Are Interested In Khadi Fabric. Materials Of Khadi Textiles Are Displayed In Majority Of Shops In Khadi Bazaar. Along With The Variety Of Khadi Products, This Famous Bazaar Of Mount Abu Also Houses Sandalwood Products And Handloom Goods. The Best Buys Of Khadi Bazaar Are The Mirror Worked Cotton Materials, Tie And Dye Products And Traditional Rajasthani Attires For Example, 'ghagra' And 'cholis'.

Maharani Emporium Is Located Opposite To Dhuleshwar Temple Near Nakki Lake In Mount Abu. It Displays Handicrafts From The Suburbs Of Rajasthan.it Provides A Vast Range Of Exclusive Rajasthani Handicrafts, Carpets, Shawls, Suits, Sarees, Bed Sheets, Handmade Bags And Traditional Jewelry.it Also Specializes In Block Prints, Tie And Dye Fabrics, And Thread And Minor Work Clothing. Handicrafts Exhibited Reveal The Aesthetic Element Blended With Traditional Refinements. Their Products Are Designed And Crafted By The Finest Artisans. They Provide Their Customers Complete Satisfaction.

This Contemporary Restaurant Is A Haven For You If You Are A True Foodie. It Calls For A Wonderful Time With Your Loved Ones Over Great Food And Refreshing Juices In A Nice And Decent Setting. The Open Terrace Hangout Has Authentic Punjabi, South Indian And Gujarati Cuisines On Its Menu. You Can Also Drop In For An Early Continental Breakfast At This Peppy Restaurant. Shell Out Between Inr 40 To Inr 90 For A Decent Meal Here. Timings: 8 Am To 11 Pm Address: Arbuda Circle, Mount Abu Telephone: +91-2974-238358

You Will Find Yourself Comfortably Seated And Enjoying The Bustling Crowd At Kings' Food. Savor Some Authentic Flavours Of Chinese, South Indian And Punjabi Cuisines Along With Quick And Prompt Client Service. Enjoy A Sip Of Your Favourite Lassi As You Nibble A Bite Of Your Favourite Food. The Expert Chefs Here Create Magic With The Preparations, Pleasing All, From The Fine Food Enthusiast To The Picky Eater. Timings: 8 Am To 10 Pm Address: Nakki Lake, Mount Abu Telephone: +91-2974-2328478

Enjoy A Lavish Spread Of Luscious And Rich Non-vegetarian Delights Like Chicken Kadhai, Dhaba Gosht, Chicken Lollypop And Butter Chicken To Name A Few. You Can Also Treat Your Taste Buds With Chinese Flavours Along With Refreshing Beverages. Timings: 8 Am To 11 Pm Address: Main Market, Mount Abu

Drop In At This Upscale Restaurant To Enjoy A Hearty Gujarati And Rajasthani Thali In A Decent Setting Amidst Cheerful Faces. They Have Other Options On Their Menu As Well Which Are Worth Trying. Enjoy A Wonderful Time Here Over Awesome Food. Shell Out Inr 70 To Inr 100 For A Nice Meal. Timings: 11 Am To 3 Pm, 7 Pm To 11 Pm Address: Abu Road, Mount Abu , Telephone: +91-2974-238305

The Latest Addition To Mount Abu's List Of Restaurants Honest Restaurent, Promises A Unique Dining Experience For Their Guests. You Just Can't Resist The Delicious Offerings On Their Menu Which Leaves You Yearning For More. Indulge Yourself In True Scrumptious Delights And Step Out With A Big Smile On Your Face. Address: Near Nakki Lake, Mount Abu