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As per legend the Nakki Lake of Mount Abu was carved out by the Gods with their nails.
Places of interest -
Delwara Temples - Made out of carved marble these temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras or saints. Believed to have been constructed between the 11th and 13th century A.D., these temples are one of the main tourist destinations in Mount Abu. The main temple is known as the Vimal Vasahi, it is the oldest and is dedicated to the first Tirthankara. It was built by Vimal Shah who was a promiment merchant and had strong political connections with the ruler of Gujarat. The Vimal Vasahi temple has a large image of the main deity Rishabhdev and 52 other small shrines dedicated to different Tirthankaras.
Gaumukh Temple - Gaumukh literally means 'from the mouth of the cow'. The Gaumukh Temple in Mount Abu gets its name from a natural spring, which flows out of a sculpted cow head. According to Hindu mythology, the mighty sage Vashishtha performed his famous yagna or sacrifice at this very place. This is also the location of the intricately sculpted Arbuda Temple dedicated to Arbuda the powerful, divine serpent who rescued the celestial bill Nandi.
Adhar Devi Temple - Another splendid example of temple architecture, the Adhar Devi Temple is carved entirely out of a single, huge rock. It can be reached only after a tremendous climb of 360 steps.
Shri Raghunathji Temple - Dedicated to Lord Raghunath (another name for Lord Rama), the temple holds an ancient idol, which was placed there by Shri Ramanand, the famous scholar and preacher in the 14th century A.D.
Honeymoon Point - The area gets its name from the scores of honeymoon couples that frequent it. Also known as the Andra Point, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Take time out to visit Honeymoon Point at sunset when the ambiance is very romantic.
Sunset Point - Another splendid view, again the best time to visit it is at dusk.
Raj Bhavan Museum and Art Gallery - Though not very large, the museum has a good collection of artifacts dating back from the 8th to 12th centuries.
Trevor's Tank - Named after the British engineer who built it, Trevor's Tank is surrounded by dense woods. It is a bird watcher's paradise with a multitude of peacocks and other exotic birds found in its vicinity.
Guru Shikhar - Guru Shikhar is the highest peak at Mount Abu. It stands at a height of 1722 meters above sea level. The peak offers a picture post card like view of the town below.
Achalgarh - Built in the 14th century A.D. by Rana Kumbha, Achalgarh is a majestic fort with some very old Jain temples within its precinct. The two main temples are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple built in 1412 A.D. and the Kantinath Jain Temple built in 1513 A.D.
The best time to visit Mount Abu is from February to June and from October to December. As Mount Abu is the only hill station in the entire state of Rajasthan, every year in the early weeks of June a Summer Festival is organized here. The entire town comes alive with traditional music and dance. So if your schedule permits organize your trip to Mount Abu during this time for an experience you will never forget.
Mount Abu is best reached by road as regular buses connect Mount Abu with Abu Road, Achalgarh, Ahmedabad, Ranakpur, and Udaipur. Taxi and Jeep services are very regular from Abu Road to Mount Abu. Abu Road, which is located at a distance of 27 km from the hill station, is also where the nearest Railway Station is located. The closest airports are at Udaipur (182 km) and Ahmedabad (214 km).
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