Mount abu is small hill station of rajasthan.Mount Abu located in the Sirohi District of Rajasthan, is a famous hill station. It is well-known for its natural beauty, comfortable climate, green hills, serene lakes, architecturally beautiful temples and several religious sites. The place is one of the popular pilgrimage sites for Jains. The hill station is at a height of 1220 mts, on the highest peak of the Aravalli range.This place, also referred to as’Arbudaranya’, is believed to be named after the serpent god, ’Arbuda’. According to legends, the serpent god came down to this hill to protect the holy bull of Lord Shiva, Nandi. The name’Arbudaranya’ was later changed to’Abu Parvat’ or’Mount Abu’. Historically, this place has been inhabited by Gurjars or Gujjars and their association with the Arbuda Mountains has been recorded in many scriptures and inscriptions, found in the region.The major sightseeing attractions of this place are the Nakki Lake, the Sunset Point, the Toad Rock, the city of Abu Road, the Guru Shikhar Peak and the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. Mount Abu also boasts of several monuments of historical and religious importance, primary being Dilwara Jain Temples, the Adhar Devi Temple, Doodh Baori, Shri Raghunath Ji Temple and the Achalgarh Fort.
The mountain is also home to several Hindu temples, including the Adhar Devi Temple(also known as Arbuda Devi Temple), carved out of solid rock; the Shri Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop the Guru Shikhar peak and a number of Jain temples including Dilwara Temples, a complex of temples carved of white marble that was built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. The oldest of these is the Vimal Vasahi temple, built in 1021 AD by Vimal Shah and dedicated to the first of the Jain Tirthankaras and they include the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple(1412) and the Kantinath Temple(1513). It is also the location of the headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris.
The Achalgarh fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar is nearby and at its center is the popular visitor attraction of the Nakki Lake. There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Close to the fort, is the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, a popular Shiva temple.
The Durga temple, Ambika Mata Temple lies in a cleft of rock in Jagat, just outside Mount Abu town.
In Mount Abu, the faith community of Brahma Kumaris has its spiritual headquarters, which are represented by its own account in 85 countries. Every year about 2.5 million visitors are supposed to visit the sprawling campus of that spiritual movement.
Summer Summer season prevails from mid-April to mid-June, when the average maximum temperature remains around 36 °C. Therefore, it will be better if you bring light cotton clothes. These clothes are fit for the summers of Mount Abu.
Monsoon Due to its relief and geographical conditions, it rains well in Mount Abu during the monsoons. During the rainy season even the temperature falls down. Normal summer clothing will do. It is wiser to carry an umbrella in order to avoid being caught at the wrong side of monsoon.
Winter Winters are cool in Mount Abu, with mercury hovering around 16 °C to 22 °C. Nights are really chilly, and the average night temperature is around 4 to 12 °C. Nevertheless, there have been instances when the temperature dipped to as low as -2 to -3 °C. Heavy winter clothing is preferable. You can include long coats and outsiders in your luggage. In daytime, light pullovers are sufficient.