Mount
Abu City Guide
Mount
Abu, the only hill resort of Rajasthan, situated at the highest peak of
the Aravali at an altitude of 1220 meters. This "Hill of Wisdom"
and a true " Olympus of Rajasthan" stands on an independent
hillock, which is separated from the main Aravali ranges by a deep gorge.
When ascending the mountain, one can hardly fail to be impressed
with the grandeur and the scenic beauty, the gigantic blocks of rocks,
towering along the crest of the hill, are especially striking, in some
cases so weather- worn, that they present most fanciful and weird shapes,
while in others appear so slightly balanced as to be in danger of rolling
down.
It is not only one of the prettiest hill stations in the
country, but a major Rajput and Jain pilgrimage center. The legend goes
that a 'yagna' was performed here and four Agnikula or fireborn Rajput
clans the Chauhans, Parmaras, Pratiharas and Solankis were created out of
fire. Till 11th century, Mount Abu was an important Vaishnav and Shiva
pilgrimage center, but now it has gained importance as a Jain pilgrim
center.
The
hill boasts of rich vegetation and thick forest, it stands out as an oasis
in the arid environs, it is pleasant climate picturesque setting invite
thousands of tourists for pleasure trips and relaxation.
General
Information :
Population: 15500
Area:
25 sq. km.
Altitude: 1220 meters.
Temperature
Summer: Max. 33.3 degree centigrade Min
23.3 degree centigrade
Winter: Max. 23.3 degree
centigrade Min. 11.6 degree centigrade
Rainfall: 153
to 177 cms.
Clothing:
Summer
Cottons
Winter woolens
Languages:
Gujarati, Hindi, and English
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