Mount Abu Tourist Attractions, Tourist Places in Mount Abu, Rajasthan Mount Abu Tourist Attractions, Places to visit in Mount Abu

Mount Abu offers a refuge from the hustle bustle of regular grind. Take a tour to Mount Abu and get immerse in the bounteous beauty of nature. There are myriad tourist attractions in Mount Abu. With temples, lakes, hills and lush foliage, the hill city is an ideal base to relax in the lap of Mother Nature. On tours to Mount Abu, visit its tourist attractions. Mount Abu tourist attraction tours cover Dilwara Jain Temples, Gaumukh Temple, Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar, Achalgarh Fort, Sunset Point and the museum housing archaeological excavations.

DILWARA JAIN TEMPLES It is one of the most visited tourist attractions of Mount Abu Rajasthan. Built in between 11th-13th centuries, Dilwara Jain Temples is an important Jain pilgrim destination. Visit these marble temples amidst forested hills. Dilwara Jain Temple complex comprises of five Jain temples, namely Khartat Vasahi Temple, Luna Vasahi Temple, Mahaveer Swami Temple, Pithalhar Temple and Vimal Vasahi Temple. Notice intricate carvings on ceilings, doorways and pillars.

GAUMUKH TEMPLE This temple derives its name after its shape of a cow's head. See a silver stream flowing from the marbled cow's mouth. The legend says that the temple has been erected on the sacrificial fire created by the great saint Vashistha. The temple houses the images of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and the saint. See the marble sculpture of Nandi bull.

NAKKI LAKE Nakki refers to the word 'nakhs', i.e. nails. According to the legend, the lakebed was created by digging with the fingernails (nakhs) of the gods. Also visit the Toad Rock on a hill nearby. It is an ideal picnic spot offering breathtaking views of surroundings. From here you can see Maharaja Jaipur Palace and Raghunath Temple. The place offers salubrious climate and boating facilities.

GURU SHIKHAR With an elevation of 5,676 ft, guru Shikhar is the highest point in the state. This peak is congenial for trekking. From this tourist attraction of Mount Abu, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. It is also a home to Chaumundi Temple and Mira Temple.