Mount Abu Tourism

Mount Abu India - Fast Facts
Population	18,000
Languages	Rajasthani, Hindi
Best time to visit	all through the year, especially during summer
STD Code	02974
Mount Abu - Introduction
Welcome to the only hill resort in the desert land of Rajasthan, Mount Abu. The lushness of Mount Abu makes the hill resort being referred to as the paradise of Rajasthan The natural and the man made beauty come together to make Mount Abu a place worth more than a visit. At the hill station you may enjoy the scenic beauty, the amazing architectural wonders and the archaeology too.

The hill resort of Mount Abu is renowned for the Jain temples of Dilwara. The Dilwara Jain temples have often been compared to the Taj Mahal for their sheer elegance and beauty in marble. The temples date back to the 11th and the 13th century. The architectural beauty of the temples lies in the fact that the marble was carried all the way from Makrana. The marble from Makrana is renowned for being of an exceptionally good quality. Further more the best workmen and craftsmen worked magic on the marble to produce the finest quality of sculpture. Intricate carvings make the temples delicately beautiful throughout. The Dilwara temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The carvings, architecture and décor of the temples and labor involved in the construction of the temples were truly expensive. There are the five temples namely, Vimal Vasahi, Lun Vasahi, Shri Risha Lhdeo, Shri Parshvanath and Shri Mahavir Swami temple.

While holiday at Mount Abu you may pick up the traditional jewelry from Rajasthan. There is the Rajasthan Emporium on the Raj Bhawan Road that is renowned for the several jewelry shops it has. They make excellent options for gift items and souvenirs.

The only hill resort of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is easily accessible. The railhead at the Abu Road is at a distance of 27 km from Mount Abu. There are regular trains that link Mount Abu with other places like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jodhpur and Agra.

The excellent road network links Mount Abu with the other places. Bus services, jeeps and taxis cater to the need of the road transport. Direct buses link Mount Abu with Udaipur and Ahmedabad.

For Local transportation in and around Mount Abu buses and taxis are the best options. Regular buses link Mount Abu with Dilwara and Acgalgarg, Taxis too may be hired for excursions and sight seeing in Mount Abu. You may even try out the baby pram, a unique means of transportation in Mount Abu.

The natural beauty and the lovely landscapes of mount Abu invite tourists throughout the year. Though Mount Abu is the perfect retreat in the summer months for the people from the plains and the deserts. This leads to increase in tariffs in all the hotels, restaurants and transportation charges. All hotels in Mount Abu are available at half rates and the best of rooms can be yours for a rate that suits your budget during winters though.

Accommodation options are easily available in Mount Abu. There are several luxury, deluxe and budget hotels that cater to the needs of the tourists to Mount Abu.

Accommodation is easily available in Mount Abu. Though during the peak season i.e. in summers advance booking takes place. Accommodation options range from hotels to dormitories. Thus, there is a place to stay in Mount Abu for the tourists with varying budgets. Even good food is available in Mount Abu. There are several eateries and restaurants that cater to the needs of the tourists. In fact while travelling Mount Abu in holiday you must feast on the delicious delicacies. You may take your pick from the Maharashtrian, Gujarati, Rajasthani, south Indian, Punjabi, Chinese or Continental dishes. The variety offered is so vast that you may try new dishes in every meal. Even the smaller eating joints in Mount Abu are shining clean. Amongst the many delicious dishes you must try out the pao bhaji and the Rajasthani thali.