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Among all Hill Stations in India, leaving apart a few of
the genre, Mount Abu is one Hill Station in India which is
located in the middle of a land which is a rarified desert
for all practical purposes. Mount Abu is placed on the boundary
between Rajasthan and Gujarat with a natural mandate to serve
as a Hill Station for the relatively dry and arid western
part of the country. The ride up to the Mount from the foothill
town of Abu -Road serves as an apt reminder of the fact that
one is fast approaching a charming Hill Station in India,
almost an oasis amidst the desert. 
Rajasthan so commonly characterized as the land of chivalry
and bravery, is also home to the largest Desert of India,
The Thar Desert. This sandy tract of land adjoining Pakistan
boasts of Udaipur, the city of lakes and Mount Abu, our prime
concern here among other Hill Stations in India, the snow
capped beauties of Himalayas and their sylvan surroundings.
It is in more senses than one an Oasis amidst the Desert.
Sunset Point
This place is perched atop the rocky portion of Mount Abu.
The height and the strategic location serves as a favorite
vantage point for the people and tourists to encamp themselves
on the scattered rocks and watch the spectacle of Sunrises
and Sunsets.
Myth About Mount Abu-An Oasis amidst the Desert
This peculiar hill resort bejeweled by the city center Nakki
Lake, is one place amongst the Hill Stations in India which
has a lot of legend attached to it. Arbuda, the hill serpent
descended from the hills to act as a savior for Lord Shiva's
Bull, Nandi. Then Mount Abu amongst the Hill Stations in India
of India is also blessed with the historically important Delwara
Temples and other archeological remains of note.
Delawra Temple
These are temples of significance to the Jain pilgrims. The
Temples in this Hill Station in India, boast of immense architectural
beauty and finesse among all other Hill Stations in India.
Delwara is a key Indian Archeological site, nestled in the
rocky and sylvan surroundings of Mount Abu. These marvel of
carvings built between 11th and 13th century A.D. are dedicated
to the Jain tirthankars The most ancient of the holy abodes
is the Vimal Vashi Temple, which is dedicated to the first
Tirthankar, constructed by Vimal Shah, a Gujrati merchant.
These are some of the wares that Mount Abu as a Hill Station
in India has to offer to its visitors.
India Travel Destinations, the tour guide includes information
about Mount Abu and details pertaining to tours and on-line
booking to this gem of a Hill Station amongst the other Hill
Stations in India.
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