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Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is Udaipur (185 km).
Rail : From Ahmedabad, Jodhpur
Road : Ahmedabad is 222 km via Palanpur. Jodhpur is 264 km via Sirohi and Pali.
Some important road distances.
Delhi 852 KMS
Jaipur 354 KMS
Udaipur 184 KMS
Ahmedabad 208 KMS
Things to do
Nakki lake : Nakki lake is surrounded by hills. There are several parks around and a major tourist attraction are the strange rock formations that resemble animals they are named after.
Adhar Devi Temple : 3 km north of the town, is an ancient Durga temple built in a natural cleft in a rock. The place offers excellent views of Mount Abu.
Dilwara Jain Temples : The main attraction of Abu, these temples rank amongst the finest specimens of Jain architecture in India.
Brahma Kumaris Spritual University & Museum : The Brahma Kumaris hold that all religions lead to God and are therefore equally valid. The University's stated aim is the establishment of universal peace through spiritual knowledge and training of yoga meditation.
Around Abu : The Shiva Temple of Achaleshwar Mahandeva at Achalgarh lies 11 km north of Mt Abu and offers a good view of the plains. Guru Shikhar, 15 km from Abu is the highest point in Rajasthan at 1721m. Eight km from the town, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary harbours panthers, sambars, wildboars and birds.
Eating
Indian and Continental food is served. Rajasthani cuisine is also available and is a speciality.
Facilities
Room Service
Doctor on call
CC TV
Telephone with satellite channels
Refrigerator
Running hot and cold water
Garden lunches
Sightseeing and picnic lunches
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