MOUNT ABU CITY GUIDE
A
pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis
in the barren desertscape thats Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the
Aravali range the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering
the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The
road leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted
with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds. The only hill station
in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array
of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th- 13th
centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre. ‘Abu’ according to a
legend.stands for the son of Himalayan, deriving its name from Arbuada,the
powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a
chasm.
Mount Abu has been home to many sages and saints. Most famous of them was Sage Vashishtha who is believed to have created four agnikula Rajput clans from a fire-pit by performing a ‘yagna’ or fire sacrifice, to protect the earth from the demons.
The Yagna was performed besides a natural spring situated below Abu, emerging from a rock shaped like a cow’s head and hence the site was called Gaumukh.
| Area | 25 sq. km. |
| Altitude | 1219 metres |
| Climate | Summer : 33.8 degree C 23.3 degree C Winter : 28.3 degree C 11.6 degree C (Min) |
| Rainfall | 65-177 cms. |
| Clothing | Summer: light tropical Winter : light woolen |
| Languages | Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English. |
| Best Season | Feb-June , Sept. Dec. |