Guru Shikhar Peak Mount Abu

Gurushikhar holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mount Abu but the whole of Aravali mountain range, Situated at a height of 1722 meters from the sea-level, Gurushikar provides a breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Abu town and green aravali range.

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.

Mount Abu Tourist Attractions

Mount Abu is home to a number of tourist attractions from natural beauty to historical and architectural places, The Dilwara Jain temples are a complex of temples, carved of white marble, that were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. The historical Achalgarh fort, built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar. It encloses several beautiful Jain temples, including the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412) and the Kantinath Temple (1513). Heart of the city Nakki Lake, is another popular visitor attraction of Mount Abu. There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace are also on hills near Nakki Lake.

The list of places to visit in Mount Abu ranges from formidable forts to ancient temples, and from serene lakes to dainty parks. With so much to fill your time, no moment in Mount Abu will be dull. You will find yourself enjoying the sights that water bodies like Nakki Lake and Trevor’s Tank offer to the delighted eye, and bowing in wonder in front of the majestic shrines that locations like Adhar Devi Temple and Dilwara Temples embody. Standing tall around the landscape are several forts that speak plainly of the warrior-driven history of Rajasthan. Visiting these forts is a good way to understand the region’s history and also to get glimpses of the panoramic landscape of Mount Abu.

Trekking around Mount Abu is another great way to enjoy the places to visit in Mount Abu. There are several amazing trails on which you can enjoy the challenge of the climbs and experience the gorgeousness of the views. Guru Shikhar is one of the most famous treks but virtually all the hills around Mount Abu present trekking opportunities galore. Trekking to the various sunset points in the region is another great idea. You can also walk over to the various places you want to visit in Mount Abu, and so incorporate mini-hikes into your trip that will let you enjoy the vibrant culture of the radiant Rajasthani hill station at its best. There are many ways in which you can enjoy the best tourist places in Mount Abu, so plan a strong itinerary and have a great time.s

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