As soon as the name of Rajasthan comes to mind, thoughts of desert, scorching sun, heat, etc. start coming to mind, which is also right. But Rajasthan is a state of diversity where there is diversity in the climate and there is a part of the state which is known as a hill station and it also experiences severe cold. We are talking about Mount Abu, which is the most popular tourist destination of this state due to its calm atmosphere and lush green environment. Tourists keep coming here even in summer and monsoon. Mount Abu is surrounded by lush green forests which is very good for both romantic and ordinary tourists. Today in this episode we are going to give you information about the major tourist spots of Mount Abu, which you must visit if you go to visit. So let's know about these places of Mount Abu...

Nakki Lake
Nakki Lake is a famous artificial lake located in Mount Abu in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, which is located at an altitude of about 1200 meters above sea level. This lake is famous for its unique beauty among the Aravalli hills. Mount Abu is situated around this lake. It is said that Hindu gods created this lake by digging the ground with their nails, that is why this lake is named Nakki Lake. This lake is of fresh water, which freezes in winter. The view of the green hills from the lake looks very beautiful. Especially tourists enjoy boating here.

Dilwara Jain Temple
Dilwara Jain Temple is the most popular and beautiful pilgrimage site of Jains located among the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan. This temple was built by Vastupal and Tejpal between the 11th and 13th centuries. Dilwara Temple is famous for its intricate carvings and marble structure. This temple looks very simple from the outside but when you see this temple from the inside, you will be attracted by the designs made on its ceiling, walls, arches, and pillars. Apart from being a pilgrimage site for Jains, this temple is a magical structure made of marble, which attracts everyone.

Achalgarh Fort
This fort is a special place for history lovers, which is located 8 kilometers away from Mount Abu. This fort was originally built by Sasko of the Parmar dynasty and later Maharaja Kumbha built it in 1452 AD. It is the highest fort in Rajasthan from where you can enjoy the natural views and panoramic view of Mount Abu. There is a temple of Achaleshwar Mahadev on the premises of this fort. It is believed that the footprints of Lord Shiva are present in the rock of this temple. Along with this, you can also see the brass statue of Lord Shiva's Nandi here.

Gaumukh Temple
There are many beautiful and popular tourist places in the Mount Abu area of ​​Rajasthan, among which Gaumukh Temple is considered a major tourist destination of Mount Abu. The picturesque view of the lush green forests and hills around this temple attracts tourists. There is a statue of a cow on the premises of this temple, above whose head a stream of water keeps flowing naturally. This is why this temple is called Gaumukh Temple. Gaumukh Temple was built in dedication to Saint Vasishtha. It is believed that Saint Vasishtha had organized a yagya at this place.

Guru Shikhar
If you are bored of the fast and busy life of the city, then Guru Shikhar is the best place for you. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range which is located at a distance of about 15 km from Mount Abu. The height of this peak is 1722 meters above sea level, due to which a very attractive view of the Aravalli Range and the hill station of Mount Abu is seen from here. This place has Abu Observatory and the cave temple of Guru Dattatreya which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The observatory has a 1.2-meter infrared telescope. After a drive of 15 kilometers, you have to climb some stairs to reach Guru Shikhar. If you visit this place during October and November, then there are a lot of clouds and fog here. The tourists coming here at this time feel as if they are going to Guru Shikhar with the help of clouds because fog is visible all around. This place makes the minds of the tourists coming here happy.

Arbuda Devi Temple

The temple of Arbuda Devi is a very sacred temple situated on a high hill where you have to climb 365 stairs to reach. The temple itself is present in a small cave inside a rocky cliff. Arbuda Devi is also known as Vaishno Devi of Rajasthan. It is said that the mother's lips fell here and due to hanging in mid-air, it came to be known as Adhar Devi. Doodh Bawdi is situated near it, the water of which is said to have magical powers, so you must also visit it.

Sunset Point

Sunset Point, located at a distance of about 2 km from Mount Abu, is a very beautiful place for tourists. The specialty of this place is that the jaw hills are covered with the golden rays of the sun, then the view of the sunset looks very beautiful. This place is very special for nature-loving people because the calm atmosphere and captivating view here are quite attractive. Tourists capture this scene in their cameras at sunset.

Toad Rock
Toad Rock is known as the mascot of Mount Abu, it is a very amazing place made of rocks where you will get to see huge rocks. Toad Rock is the most frequently visited place by all the tourists coming to Mount Abu. You can climb the rock here to see the attractive views of the surrounding lake and green hilly areas and capture some breathtaking scenes with the help of your camera.

Wildlife Sanctuary
If you want to see the beautiful animals and natural beauty of Mount Abu closely, then definitely visit the Wildlife Sanctuary here. Apart from being covered with greenery, this sanctuary is known for its wild animals like leopards, wolves, and wild cats. There are about 820 species of plants here, apart from this, there are more than 250 species of native and migratory birds here. Wildlife Sanctuary is considered to be the favorite place of tourists visiting Mount Abu.

Honeymoon Point
Situated at an altitude of about 1220 meters above sea level, this place is located in the northeast direction of Nakki Lake. It is also known as Anadara Point. There is a rock here that is shaped like a man and a woman, Hence its name is Honeymoon Point. Views of lush green fields and valleys are visible from here. Tourists can also see the beautiful view of the sunset from here.

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