PLACES TO SEE
Mount Abu Travel Guide
The Raj period approached it as a relaxation place to rewind along with the
royalties and semi royalties. The place sways in an interesting contrast of
British style bungalows, the holiday lodges of the royals (Thikhana) along
with the presence of the various communities of the tribals located amidst
the thick lush of the forest on the hills surrounding the region.
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.
The hill boasts of rich vegetation and thick forest, it stands out as an
oasis in the arid environs, it is pleasant climate picturesque setting
invite thousands of tourists for pleasure trips and relaxation.
General Information: Population: 15500
Area: 25 sq. km.
Altitude: 1220 meters.
Temperature: Summer : Max. 33.3 degree centigrade Min 23.3
degree centigrade
Winter : Max. 23.3 degree centigrade Min. 11.6 degree
centigrade
Rainfall : 153 to 177 cms.
Clothing:
Summer Cottons
Winter woolens
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