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The hill station in Rajasthan is the
Mount Abu and this is the highest peak in the entire Aravalli ranges of
Rajasthan. The giant mountains form a unique rocky elevation and the
adjacent city is Udaipur to Mount Abu.
The Rajasthan hill station is
popularly known as the ‘Oasis in the desert’. Mount Abu acquired this
name owing to its tallness that is abode to blue lakes, shallow rivers,
green vegetation and gurgling waterfalls.
The Mount Abu is diverse and yet is a
soothing city and this antiquity quality lures the tourists and has
become a great place of attraction.
The Rajasthan hill station is a vague
haze as no one knows how this alluring destination emerged and
according to myths, Mount Abu is equally old as the great Himalayas.
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Mount Abu acquired its name after Arbuda; a
serpent the savior of Lord Shiva’s honored bull, Nandi from falling
into an abyss. The legends relate Mount Abu to the fire clans, the
Solankis, Chauhans, Pramaras and Pratiharas.
These were the fire clans created by the
Brahmin priests. These served various kingdoms and were an important
summer resort. Mount Abu is a famous spot for the newlyweds as well as
for the nature lovers.
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This hill station in Rajasthan has
many places of attraction, but it is the main centre of attraction. The
hill station in Rajasthan was rewarded as the preferred leisure
destination by the British.
This was a resort to escape the dry
and dusty heat of the desert. This is a popular temptation in summer
for the tourists to flee away the heat as well as the dust in Rajasthan.
This Rajasthan hill station has a
cool climate owing to its flora vegetation and the hill station is
enveloped by coniferous trees as well as flowering shrubs.
The road towards Mount Abu is dotted
with immense rocks of weird sizes and shapes. Mount Abu has many
noteworthy temples and this has made this place a pilgrimage centre for
Hindus and Jains.
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The architecture in these temples can be
witnessed in these temples. The Rajasthan hill station is popular for
its serene lakes. Precipitous rocks, scenic locations and excellent
climate the summer festivals and folk dances enchant the viewers.
The nearest airport to reach Mount Abu is in
Udaipur. The hill station in Rajasthan has various road transport
facilities to reach Mount Abu. The rail network is connected to major
cities.
The local transportation includes the Royal
Tongas, bicycles, horse safaris, local city buses and auto rickshaws.
Tourists can make their own choice and organize their sightseeing.
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