| Mount Abu Hot Destination |
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Mount Abu is perched on a 1,219 metres high rock plateau at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli hills.
Tourist attractions of Mount Abu include a number of temples, view points, gardens, parks, etc. Given below are is a list of the places to see in Mount Abu: |
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Gaumukh Temple |
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Gaumukh temple served as the venue for Sage Vashishtha's yagna. The temple has got its name from a nearby natural spring that surges through a carved cow's head. Forming the background of the temple is a sculpted hill temple of Arbuada (the mighty serpent). Close to it is a splendid marble image of Nandi, a celestial bull that Arbuada rescued. |
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Nakki Talab |
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| There is a legend associated with the Nakki Talab. It is believed that gods dug up this artificial lake using their fingernails ('nakh' means nail). There is also a Raghunath temple near the lake, dating back to the 14th century. |
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Dilwara Jain Temple |
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| Mt. Abu, Rajasthan sightseeing tour is incomplete without a visit to the famous Dilwara Jain temples. Built between 11th and 13th century AD, these temples are made up of carved marble. The temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. There are five Dilwara temples in Mt. Abu. Out of these, the oldest one is Vimal Vasahi, dedicated to the first Tirthankara. All the Dilwara temples are a marvelous example of temple architecture. |
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Honeymoon Point |
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You will get captivated by the sight of the lush plains and valleys from the Honeymoon Point, also known as Andra Point.
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Adhar Devi Temple |
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| Adhar Devi temple is situated approximately 3 km to the north of Mount Abu. Reached by a flight of 360 stairs, the temple was carved out of a huge rock and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. |
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| Shri Raghunathji Temple |
| Five Kms from the city these temples are the oldest surviving monuments of aesthetic heritage. These were built by two brothers and the temples carry their names. The mirror work and the golden leaf paintings in the temple are noteworthy. The temples are dedicated to 23rd Jain teerthankar, Parasvanathji. |
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| Sunset Point |
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Mount Abu also has a sunset point providing a magnificent view of the setting sun.
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