Tourism > Udaipur - Mount Abu - Chittaurgarh > Mount Abu
Introduction
Nestling (at a height of 1200 metres) in the Aravalli range passing through Rajasthan, is Mount Abu. This hill station is popular both with domestic and international visitors. The world famous Dilwara Temples are close by. Many legends talk about Mount Abu, the most famous of these is about how Mount Abu derived its name. The Son of the Himalayas, Arbuda (Abu in short) - a serpent, came down to this spot to rescue Nandi, the Wahan (Mount) of Lord Shiva. Hence the name.
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General Information
Area
25 sq km
Altitude
1200 meters
Temperature
Mean Max Mean Min
Summer
33.3oC 28.3oC
Winter
23.3oC 11.6oC
Rainfall
177 cm (July to September)
Best season
March to June and September to December
Clothing
Summer
Light Woollens and Tropicals
Winter
Heavy Woolens
STD Code
02974
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How To Get There
Air
The nearest airport is Dabok at Udaipur, 185 km away.
Rail
The nearest railway station is Abu Road, 27 km away.
Road
Mt. Abu is widely connected with all major cities in India.
Road Distances
Important road distances are:
Ajmer
371 km
Ahmedabad
326 km
Chittaurgarh
390 km
Delhi
768 km
Jodhpur
290 km
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Tourist Facilities
Coaches
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation operates regular cars, matadors and coaches for sightseeing.
Tourist Information Bureau
Opp. Bus Stand
Telephone: 43151
Tourist Taxis
Available
Other Taxis
Unmetered taxis and autorickshaws are available throughout the city at negotiable fares.
Cycle-rickshaws/Tongas
Cycle-rickshaws and tongas are freely available for sightseeing either on pr head basis or group basis. Negotiable fares as per itinerary.
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City Bus Service
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation has a regular bus service halting at every tourist spot in the city. It also runs special daily services to Dilwara and Achalgarh Temples. City Bus Stand, Opp. Tourist Information Bureau.
Guide Service
Approved guides are available at the Tourist Information Bureau
Opp. Bus Stand
Telephone: 43151
Tour Operators / Travel Agents
All operators and agents approved by the Department of Tourism and based at Udaipur conduct reservations and conducted itineraries in schedules prepared at Udaipur.
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Where To Stay
Hotels (Government Approved)
Medium
Hotel Hillock (P) Ltd.
P B No. 40
Telephone: 38463-65
Fax: 38467
E-mail: hillock.mtabu@gnahd.globalnet.ems.vsnl.in
Website: www.fhrai.com
Hotel Hilltone Ltd.
P B No. 18
Telephone: 38391-94
Fax: 38395
E-mail: hilltone@ad1.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.fhrai.com
Heritage
Cama Rajputana Club Resort
Adhar Devi Road
Telephone: 38205-06
Fax: 38412
Website: www.fhrai.com
Connaught House
Rajendra Marg
Distt.Sirohi
Telephone: 38560, 43439
Fax: 542240
E-mail: marwar@del3.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.fhrai.com,
www.welcomheritage.com
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Hotel Savera Palace
Sun Set Road
Telephone: 3354, 38874
Fax: 3354
Website: www.fhrai.com
Lake Palace
Nakki Lake Road
Website: www.fhrai.com
Palace Hotel (Bikaner House)
Dilwara Road
Telephone: 43121, 38673
Fax: 38674
Website: www.fhrai.com
Budget
Sun Set Inn
Sun Set Road
P B No. 24
Telephone: 43194, 37094-95
Fax: 43515
Website: www.fhrai.com
RTDC Unit
Hotel Shikhar
Telephone: 38944, 43285
For further details contact your nearest Govt.of India Tourist Office or State Tourist Office.
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What To See
Dilwara Jain Temples
The shrines, built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD, are famous for their rich intricate carvings in marble. It is indeed the most splendid dedication to the Jain saints (Tirthankaras) and masterpieces of architecture.
These magnificent marble temples are also noted for their intricate sculpture.
Adhar Devi Temple
The entire temple has been cut out from a single rock. A natural cleft in the rock leads to it and has been exquisitely carved.
The temple has a flight of 200 steps and the destination offers a serene and rewarding view.
Nakki Lake
Still green sheets of water studded with islets. Tho8ugh an artificial lake, it is on the banks of an overbearing rock - the Toad Rock which resembles a frog ready to plunge down below.
Motor boats and ordinary boats are available for a ride in the lake.
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Gaumukh Temple
A rivulet that trickles out of the spout of a marble cow has earned this temple its name.
Legend has it that four warrior clans of Rajputs were born here. Worth seeing is the marble image of Nandi the Bull, the mount of Shiva.
Sunset Point
Situated on the western outskirts of the city, the Sunset Point, as the name implies, is an ideal spot to watch the sun being gobbled by a sand horizon as if it were a melting disc. The sky lights up with crimson yellow.
Shri Raghunathji Templez
It is said that the noted roving Hindu preacher Shri Ramanand installed the idol of Shri Raghunathji in the 14th century.
Honeymoon Point
The inhabitants of the township still remember it as "Andhra Point". It is at a trijunction in north-west of a road leading from the Nakki Lake. It is a picturesque spot with a panoramic view of hills and plains.
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Museum And Art Gallery
Art Gallery And State Museum
Raj Bhawan
Opp.Post Office
Parks And Gardens
Ashok Vatika, Gandhi Park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park, Terrance Garden.
At A Distance
Achalgarh
11 km. An imposing Shiva Temple by the side of Mandakini Lake.
Guru Shikhar
15 km. In the Mt. Abu region, it is the highest peak reaching a height of 1,772 metres.
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Where To Eat
Restaurants
Kanak Dining
Telephone: 38305
Jodhpur Bhojnalaya
Telephone: 43382
Saraswati, Arbuda, Hotel Hilltone, Hotel Hillock also have their restaurants open for non-staying tourists.
Abu Refreshment, Madras Café, Nakki Lake Sarovar, Madhuban.
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Entertainment
Club
Rajputana Club.
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Where To Buy
Shopping Areas
Nakki Lake, Main Bazaar
Emporia
Rajasthali Counter (Rajasthan Government)
Telephone: 43196
Khadi Bhandar
Telephone: 43126
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Sports Activities
Boat - Rides
Nakki Lake
Golf
Rajputana Club
Swamming
Rajputana Club
Hotel Hilltone
Hotel Hillock
Hotel Savera Palace
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Places Of Worship
Christian
St.Lawrence Church
Hindu
Adhar Devi Temple, Achalshiva Mahadev Temple, Gaumukh Temple, Raghunath Temple, Shankarnath Temple.
Jain
Dilwara Temples
Sikh
Gurudwara
Opposite Bus Stand
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Banks/Money Changers
State Bank of Bikaner And Jaipur
Telephone: 43224
State Bank of India
Telephone: 43136
Bank of Baroda
Telephone: 43166
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Hospitals And Nursing Homes
Government hospital
Telephone: 43535
Global hospital
Telephone: 38347
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Post And Telegraph Offices
Main Post and Telegraph Office
Raj Bhawan Road
Telephone: 43170
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Travel Reservations
Air
Dabok Airport
Udaipur, 185 km away
Rail
Abu Road Railway station, 27 km away.
Bus
Bus Stand
Opposite Tourist Bureau
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Tourist Information Centres
Tourist Information Bureau
Opposite Bus Stand
Telephone: 43151
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation
Youth Hostel
Opposite Bus Stand
Telephone: 38955, 43285, 43169
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