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Located in the Sirohi district, Mount Abu was a summer resort for the Chauhans and later for the English who had taken it on a lease from the Maharaja to brace themselves from the heat of the summer months as well as to appoint it as the headquarters for Rajasthan and a sanatorium for the troops. Revered ardently both by the Hindus and the Jains, Mount Abu has some of the beautiful temples that bestows a different dimension to Rajasthani art and architecture. Often known as the ‘Saint’s Pinnacle’, Mount Abu is associated with many sacred shrines and religious legends. There are Other Attractions in Mount Abu that attract tourists here all the year round.
Surrounded by the magnificent Aravali ranges, Mount Abu has the fascinating peak Gurushikhar Peak rising 1800 meters above sea level. At its top is the Dattareya Temple offering a panoramic view of the surroundings. Also here is the beautiful artificial lake, Nakki Lake, a popular picnic spot for many offering boating facilities. The Toad Rock, a huge rock resembling a toad at the edge of the lake offers a fascinating view.
Other Attractions in Mount Abu includes the wildlife of Mount Abu. Animal lovers enjoy a visit to the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary which houses sambar deer, langurs, wild boar and chital deer. Around 500 species of plants too grow in the moderate climate of Mount Abu.
Two important other attractions in Mount Abu are:
- Government Museum
- Sunset Point
Other Attractions in Mount Abu are interesting sites for tourist attraction. Log on to indianholiday.com to know more about Other Attractions in Mount Abu.
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