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In the colorful desert land of Rajasthan, there is much more to explore apart from historical forts & palaces & exciting camel safaris. Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is one such place that is blessed with spell binding natural beauty and religious significance. As the legend goes, when sage Vashishtha's cow Nandini was trapped in a deep gorge, Lord Shiva sent the, /articles/travel travel agencies , divine stream 'Saraswati' to help flood the gorge so that the cow could float up. Sage Vashishtha then asked the youngest son of Himalaya to fill the chasm permanently. He did the same with the help of Arbud, the mighty snake, after which the place was called 'Mount Arbud' (which was later renamed as Mount Abu).Earlier,,, /articles/travel travel agencies , /articles/travel travel agencies , a part of the Chauhan kingdom, Mount Abu served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings as well as the British. When it comes to the religious significance, people believe that it was the home of many saints and sages in the old days. Even, /articles/travel travel agencies , all the 330 million Hindu Gods and Goddesses used to visit this holy mountain. The place holds significance for the Jainis since after Lord Mahavira (24th Jain Tirthankar), /articles/travel travel agencies , visited and blessed the city.Popular AttractionsGaumukh TempleFamous for a natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow's head. Sage Vashishtha performed a famous 'yagna' here only. One can, /articles/travel travel agencies , also spot the magnificent marble image of Nandi bull.Delwara Jain TemplesWhen it comes to the major tourist attractions in Mount Abu, these temples top the chart. Dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras, these beautifully carved temples were built between 11th and 13th century A.D. The Vimal Vasahi temple, with an image of Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines, is the oldest one. The Lun Vasahi Temple is also a beautiful temple that showcases intricate door casings,, /articles/travel travel agencies , pillars and sculptures on porticoes.Other equally popular temples, /articles/travel travel agencies , in Mount Abu are Shri Raghunathji Temple and Adhar Devi Temple.Nakki LakeThis beautiful small lake, surrounded by hills, parks and strange rock formations, is believed to be scooped out by a god using only his nails.Museum and Art GalleryAll those history buffs who wish to see the rarest collection of archaeological excavations dating back to 8th-12th century, Jain bronze carvings and brass works, must visit the museum located at the Raj Bhawan.Apart from that, the picturesque hill station of Mount Abu also has several viewpoints, garden and parks that add some extra beauty to the place. All the shopaholics can explore the small markets where they can find a variety of Rajasthani, /articles/travel travel agencies , and Gujarati articles and handicrafts. A few stalls also provide marbles, sandalwoods and sandstones. Lastly, people from other cities of Rajasthan export good quality jewelry, fabrics, wooden articles, gemstones, metal crafts, leather ware, Kota saris and Rajasthanibangles to Mount Abu.
India tourism is undoubtedly the directory of some of the world's best attractions. Rajasthan has always been the hottest tourist destination in India. If you actually wish to explore the perfect blend of natural beauty, age old traditions and spirituality - travel to Mount Abu. Choose from a wide range of tour packages to Mount Abu and contact a reputed Indian travel agency for a remarkable holiday.
