Guru Shikhar Mount Abu

Guru Shikhar, a crest at a height of 5,676 feet, is the most noteworthy crest in Rajasthan and is a standout amongst other spots to visit in Mount Abu. It is situated at a separation of 15 km from Mount Abu and has an instructing perspective of Abu and its environment. Near the holy place is a sanctuary of Guru Dattatreya's mom which is excessively worth-seeing. This pinnacle is the home to the sanctuary of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the pinnacle is called Guru Shikhar after him as Guru Dattatreya had noble this place and his impressions are blessed here in a stone in a give in. Impressions of swami Ramanath are additionally here who revered the statue in Raghnathji sanctuary in Abu.

If you are traveling through the beautiful Mount Abu region in Rajasthan, you should ensure that you pay a visit to Guru Shikhar for postcard picture quality views of the town of Mount Abu and the Aravali Range, Guru Shikhar is also home to many beautiful and historic temples.

Coming to the peak of Guru Shikhar, you must make sure that you visit the temple of Guru Dattatreya. Many Hindus in the Western Indian regions believed that Dattatreya is a God. They believe that Dattatreya is an incarnation of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. The word Datta means "Given," Datta is called so because the divine trinity have "given" themselves in the form of a son to the sage couple Atri and Anasuya. He is the son of Atri, hence the name "Atreya." Nearby is an historic bell which was inscribed with 1488 V.S (1411AD.) Unfortunately the old bell has disintegrated and had to be replaced by a new one.

If you go to the peak just a little to the north-west of Guru Shikhar, you can visit the shrine dedicated to Ahilya, the mother of Dattatreya. Like those from the taller Guru Shikhar peak, the views are simply enchanting.
To get to the peak of Guru Shikhar, you need to travel the approximately 7km long Delwara AchalGarh road. It you are already traveling through the Mount Abu region, this is a very short trip to see the panoramic views offered of both the town and the lush green Aravali Range. A visit to Guru Shikhar also gives you the ability to enjoy a visit to the historic temples and shrines.