Mount Abu : This holy mountains lies at the southern
extremity of the Aravalli range. Surrounded by forests rich
in flora and fauna, the town appears as an oasis. The drive
uphill along Abu Road overlooks an arid region strewn by
huge rocks with smooth surfaces and weird shapes, fashioned
by high velocity winds.
The altitude of this plateau, 1220 metres and abundant
vegetation, have endowed Abu with a pleasant climate. It is
a resort as well as a celebrated place of pilgrimage. Abu,
according to legend, stands for the son of Himalaya,
deriving its name from Arbuda, the powerful serpent who
rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, from a chasm. Yet
another legend explains how the lake at Mt Abu got its name.
It is believed that the gods formed the lake-bed by digging
it with their fingernails-'nakh' - hence Nakki Lake.
Dilwara Jain Temple : The temples here built
between the 11th and 13th centuries are famous for their rich
intricate carvings in marble. Vimal Vasahi is the oldest of these
Jain temples. Built in 1031 AD in the village of Dilwara by Vimal
Shah, the minister of Bhim Deva, the first Solanki ruler of Gujarat,
it is perfect example of Gurjar Pratitar temple architecture,
comprising a central shrine, a room with a transept, a large
colonnaded area and an ambulatory lined by 52 small shrines each
housing a statue.
Nakki Lake : Beyond the Raghunath temple is the
placid Nakki Lake studded with little islets. Nowhere else in India,
except in the Himalayas does a lake exist 1200 metres above sea
level. This lake, as legend has it, was dug out by gods with their
nails.
Achalgarh : This fort built by Rana Kumbha in the
14th century is 10 km. Out of Abu, along of motorable road upto
Achalgarh. Some beautiful temples enclosed in this fort one
Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412 A.D.) and the Kantinath Jain Temple
(1513 A.D.) which has a gold plated image. Near Achaleswar Mahadev
Temple is the Mandakini Kund and a sculpture of Parmar Dharavarsh.
Other temples are of Meena and Chamundi.
Sunset Point (Honeymoon Point) : This place offers
an enchanting view of the crimson colours of dusk kissing the lush
plains on the horizon.
Achalgarh : The highest peak on the mount at an
altitude of 1722 meters, it commands a panoramic view of Mount Abu
and the surroundings.
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