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About Mount Abu Mount Abu is only hill station of Rajasthan. The famous Dilwara Jain Temples of Mount Abu are the prime attraction. Places to visit in Mount Abu Dilwara Jain Temples Built between the 11th and 13th centuries are the Dilwara Jain Temples of Mount Abu. The Vimal Vasahi is the oldest temple of Dilwara Jain Temples, which was built by Vimal Shah, Minister of Solanki ruler of Gujarat in 1031 A.D. Gaumukh A natural spring that flows through a sculpted cow's head, gives the shrine its name Gaumukh. Jain Temples Jain Temples in Jaisalmer are a magnificient old temples in Jaisalmer which goes back to 12 and 15 centruies. These Jain Temples are richly carved and are well decorated. Some of Jain temples are Chintamani Parswanathji Temple, Sri Sambhavnathi Temple, Sri Sheetalnath Temple. Nakki Lake Nakki Lake in Mount Abu is a lovely artificial Nakki Lake is ringed by hills and overhung by the enormous Toad Rock. Guru Shikar is one of the most beautiful haveli's in Jaisalmer. The haveli is richly carved out and the inner chambers of the haveli are decorated with miniature paintins. Trevor's Tank The Tank is named after a British engineer who constructed the Tank. Honeymoon Point: Honeymoon Point in Mount Abu is a beautiful view point during sunset time. Its older name was Anadra Point. Sunset Point Sunset Point in Mount Abu is the best point to view the sun gradually drowns in the evening between the two mountain peaks. Adhar Devi Temple A climb of 360 stairs leads to Adhar Devi Temple in Mount Abu. Excursions around Mount Abu Achalgarh Fort Just a little away drive from Mount Abu is Achalgarh Fort is a 14th century fort built by Rana Kumbha. |
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