Mount Abu is amongst the hottest destination for people who love to venture out to the scenic beauty of hill stations. This lush green city at an elevation is the solo hill station in Rajasthan. Being 505 km away from the capital of Rajasthan, this hill station is also recognized as an ‘oasis in the desert’. As a popular refuge from hot tropical plains of northern Indian planes, Mount Abu is located in the Sirohi district.

The ancient name of this hill station was ‘Arbudaanchal’. The present name ‘Mount Abu’ has been derived from the youngest son of Himalaya ‘Mount Arbud’. According to ‘Purana’ (Hindu religious text), this region was referred as Arbudaranya, ("forest of Arbhu")

The key attraction of this hilly city is its lush green surroundings. Mount Abu is a fav pick for weekenders and mesmerizes with its famous sun-set point. Mount Abu serves to be one of the best honeymoon destinations in Rajasthan. Guru Shikhar known as the highest peak in Mount Abu is yet another attraction. There are few temples on this height which are worth a visit. In addition, you also can capture the beauty of this place as snaps of you in traditional costumes, offered by local photographers as you. The peak also houses a wildlife sanctuary that encompasses rich compilation of flora fauna.

The famous Nakki Lake offers a spectacular view of the landscape around. It also embraces flourishing flora and fauna in its vicinity. The lake captivates many visitors as it gets completely pedolo-filled. The hill station proves a great amalgamation of spiritualism and materialism. It houses numerous temples, and spiritual places, it is even the finest destination for nature & wildlife lovers and a great honeymoon destination. Grippingly, Mt. Abu is the headquarter of Bramhakumaris (a seat for Spiritual Relaxation) too.

Mount Abu houses many temples namely Adhar Devi Temple, Gaumukh Temple, Dilwara Jain Temple, Raghunathji Temple, Luna Vashi Temple and Ambica Mata Temple. The most famous, Dilwara Jain Temple is renowned for its captivatingly extravagant marble carvings. The sheer beauty of the temple is compared to the legendary Taj Mahal.

The weather and green scenic beauty of gardens surely steal hearts. The city even holds a museum, which is acclaimed for its collection of weapons, musical instruments, tribal works, paintings and ornaments. A trip to this hill station will stay afresh in your memories forever.

One can reach Mt. Abu by roadways and railways. Its fair connectivity with Jaipur and other major cities makes a proper deal to travel. Direct buses are available along with broad-gauge line trains. Then there are private taxis available for the same purpose.