If you want to get some spiritual solace amidst the peace and quiet of a desert, then what better idea than to check into the hotels in Mount Abu.
Mount Abu has the unique distinction of being the only hill station in Rajasthan, which is predominantly a desert. Literally meaning "hill of wisdom" Mount Abu is also a famous pilgrimage center. Abu is at an altitude of 1220 meters, and is the highest point on the Aravalli range. Mount Abu was once the summer resort of the Rajput royal families and later the British. It still bears the remnants of the royal patronage as is evidenced by the numerous recreation bungalows of the British and the hunting palaces of the Rajputs.
Mount Abu is an important center of pilgrimage. The Jain and Hindu temples in Mount Abu are prominent tourist attractions in Mount Abu. The most famous of these temples is the Dilwara Temple, which has richly ornamented marble interiors with images of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. Among the natural attractions in Mount Abu, Gurushikhar Peak is the highest point in Mount Abu. It offers a panoramic view of the place against the ubiquitous Mount Abu. Mount Abu has the highest artificial lake in India, the picturesque Nakki Lake. If you are interested in the flora and fauna of Mount Abu, you should visit the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hotels in Mount Abu epitomize the traditional hospitality coupled with modern amenities. The delectable range of authentic cuisine will overwhelm you. Shopping in Mount Abu is going to be an enthralling experience as the markets of Mount Abu are stacked with a variety of handicrafts from Rajasthan and the neighboring state of Gujarat. Textiles, jewelry, curios in wood, metal and marble, you name it and they have it all in Mount Abu.
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