Gaumukh Temple: Gaumukh
temple served as the venue for Sage Vashishtha's yagna. The temple
has got its name from a nearby natural spring that surges through a
carved cow's head. Forming the background of the temple is a
sculpted hill temple of Arbuada (the mighty serpent). Close to it is
a splendid marble image of Nandi, a celestial bull that Arbuada
rescued.
Dilwara Jain Temple: Mt. Abu, Rajasthan sightseeing tour is
incomplete without a visit to the famous Dilwara Jain temples. Built
between 11th and 13th century AD, these temples are made up of
carved marble. The temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras.
There are five Dilwara temples in Mt. Abu. Out of these, the oldest
one is Vimal Vasahi, dedicated to the first Tirthankara. All the
Dilwara temples are a marvelous example of temple architecture.
Adhar Devi Temple: Adhar Devi temple is situated
approximately 3 km to the north of Mount Abu. Reached by a flight of
360 stairs, the temple was carved out of a huge rock and is
dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Shri Raghunathji Temple: Shri Raghunathji temple is located
near Nakki Lake. Dedicated to Shri Raghunathji, it houses a gorgeous
image of the deity placed by Shri Ramanand in 14th century A.D.
Gardens and Parks: There are a number of parks and gardens in
Mt Abu providing you with natural beauty. Some of them are Shaitan
Singh Park, Municipal Park, Terrace Garden, Ashok Vatika, Gandhi
Park, etc.
Museum and Art Gallery: The museum and art gallery are
located at the Raj Bhawan. A rich collection of archaeological
excavations dating back to 8th-12th century A.D. is on display.
Nakki Talab: There is a legend associated with the Nakki
Talab. It is believed that gods dug up this artificial lake using
their fingernails ('nakh' means nail). There is also a Raghunath
temple near the lake, dating back to the 14th century.
