15 Best Places to Visit in Mount Abu The Only Hill Station In Of Rajasthan

A hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is one of the tourist destinations for people who love leisure and beauty. This breathtaking location is filled with scenic beauty, which your eager must want to see. People gather there to enjoy weekends and thoroughly explore its rich history, culture, and beauty. Not with scenic beauty but the food is also a factor that can be enjoyed there. It is open all over the year no matter which season. The lush green surrounding will definitely make your day.

Here are the list of famous destinations people can visit in Mount Abu:

1. Dilwara Temples

Its fabulous design and marble carving are the finest among other Jain Temples. This is a complete example of human artisanship was built in mid of 11th and 13th century AD. Dilwara Temple complex consist of five major temples devoted to five jain trithankaras.

2. Nakki Lake

This manmade lake carries various attribute on its name and it best lake to visit. It is 1100 meters high in India and called as a romantic lake of Mount Abu.

3. Sunset Point

Most amazing point to visit because it seems that Sun sets between the Aravali hills and it leaves the point chilly after it. Carry your jacket with yourself to witness amazing view.

4. Achalgarh Fort

One of the landmarks in Mount Abu exists from a medieval age that is located in the Thar Desert. It is 11 km away from Mount Abu city and monstrous parapet dividers encompass the AchalGarh fort.

5. Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple

It is just beside the Achalgarh Fort, hence you do not need to go anywhere. People found natural Shiva Linga here hence built a temple and other idols around it. The idols are made of stone but they shine like crystal.

6. Guru Shikhar

Located at 1722 meters altitude is the highest peak and it is 15 Km from the Mount Abu, which gives the commanding view of the surrounding. This peak is named after when Guru Dattatreya visited there.

7. Arbuda Devi Temple

This temple is inside the cave dedicated to lord Aruba and most active in Navaratri week and various pilgrims visit there for offering prayer. One has to climb 365 steps to enter the temple.

8. Trevor’s Tank

British engineer built the place hence it was named after him “Trevor”. This man-made tank is only visited for crocodiles, birds, scenic beauty, and some people visit there for a picnic.

9. Toad Rock

This is located near the Nikki Lake and it was named after the giant rock structure that exactly resembles Toad. If you are a lover of trekking and rock climbing then this is the perfect location for it.

10. Jaipur House

Maharaja Ram Singh built this old house in 1897 for royal people and now it is among the heritage sites in Rajasthan. This perquisite location is now acted as Hotel in Mount Abu.

11. Spirituality University

The full name of this spiritual university is Brahma Kumari Spiritual University and it is also a headquarter of other Brahma Kumaris that teaches meditation and Raja Yoga.

12. Shopping in Mount Abu

Rajasthan’s only hill station Mount Abu offers a great shopping experience. The town promises mix of street shops and handicraft emporiums.

Famous markets are Nakki Lake market and Tibetan market. Few individuals shops are also quite famous in the city namely Chacha Museum, Rajasthali, Kashmir Cottage Emporium, Khadi Bhandar.

13. Honeymoon Point

In the midst of Nakki lake and old gateway to Mount Abu, it is necessary to visit a location. Going with a partner and witnessing the Sunset down the sky is most romantic view.

14. Gaumukh Temple

This temple is dedicated to great Saint Vashishth that is why it is great Hindu pilgrimage near Mount Abu. People visit there of peace and picnic fun.

15. Wild Life Sanctuary

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Aravalli range. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1980. It is halting place for various touring perspective and experiencing winged animals. It spreads out into an area which is about 19 km in length and 6 km in breadth.