Mount
Abu
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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