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Hill station in Rajasthan, India
Photo: Mustafa Khargonewala alias Camaal Mustafa Sikander aka Lens Naayak, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Beautiful Jain temples, carved of white marble, built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
A beautiful lake surrounded by hills on all sides. It is said that various gods dig the earth with their nails (nakh in Hindi) and that's how it derive its name. One can enjoy boating in the lake. Charges are normally ₹75 for half an hour for a 2 seater paddle boat and ₹150 for half an hour for a 4 seater paddle boat.
Achalgadh
A short distance away, a fort built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar. Also houses Jain temples, Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412 AD) and the Kantinath Temple (1513 AD). If you are an adventure lover then this place will provide you a good spot for hiking. Instead of taking usual routes, hike for the temple and you will love it.
At 1,722m above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Aravali range. This is one of the most beautiful spots in Mount Abu.
(Mount Abu is their world headquarters) They are very eager to preach their religion of peace and universal brotherhood. Visitors are offered free food and accommodation and they will show you their museum and the meditation methods.
At sunset point the view is mesmerizing.
A rock naturally shaped in the form of a toad due to wind erosion.
Trevor’s Tank is a picturesque location just 5 km from the main town of Mount Abu, and one of the Mount Abu region’s most popular tourist destinations. It is a nature lover’s paradise that is named after the British engineer who built it.
Mount Abu
Dates back to 1924. Works as a small boutique hotel, or a private retreat in the hills. Families or small groups rent the bungalow for a personal and private experience. Consists of a living room, verandah, a dining hall and 6 guest rooms with attached baths, hot and cold water, LCD television with DTH services and other amenities.
A budget hotel with good and homely environment. Few rooms facing Nakki Lake as well. Always better to give a call before reaching to confirm the availability.
By bus
There are daily bus services available to Mount Abu from cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, Vadodara and Ahmedabad.
Car hire
You can rent a car for c. ₹1,000 per day which should get you to most of the tourist sights.
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