Mount Abu
Mount Abu
The
flora and fauna enjoys the adulation of the tourist to the fullest. Among the
flourishing ranges is the highest point of the Aravalli is the 'Gurushikhar'
with a vast sanctuary that shelters a number of species like langur, wild boars,
Sambar, leopards and many more along with a number of flowering trees thus enhancing
the whole scenario. This glorious ambience suited mainly to the likes of sages
and tribals and both made a great impact in the history of the region. The tribes still conducting there authentic life styles in the wake of 21st century is rather interesting and so is the collection of various monuments of different religious sects like the famous shrines of Jainism.
Mount Abu, the only hill resort of Rajasthan, situated at the highest peak of the Aravali at an altitude of 1220 meters. This "Hill of Wisdom" and a true " Olympus of Rajasthan" stands on an independent hillock, which is separated from the main Aravali ranges by a deep gorge.
When ascending the mountain, one can hardly fail to be impressed with the grandeur and the scenic beauty, the gigantic blocks of rocks, towering along the crest of the hill, are especially striking, in some cases so weather- worn, that they present most fanciful and weird shapes, while in others appear so slightly balanced as to be in danger of rolling down.
It
is not only one of the prettiest hill stations in the country, but a major Rajput
and Jain pilgrimage center. The legend goes that a 'yagna' was performed here
and four Agnikula or fireborn Rajput clans the Chauhans, Parmaras, Pratiharas
and Solankis were created out of fire. Till 11th century, Mount Abu was an important
Vaishnav and Shiva pilgrimage center, but now it has gained importance as a
Jain pilgrim center. Select a holiday with us
