The museum is famous for its wax statues, and unlike the Madame Tussauds, the wax statues here showcase the Village life, also the name Gramjivan is the Hindi/Marathi name for Village Life.

Wax Willage

Official website of the Siddhagiri Museum says –

“Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math has a history of more than 1000 years, and is a holy place of worship of Lord Mahadeva. The surrounding around the museum is very calm and quiet, a hilly place with a good collection of Flora and Fauna.
The project is a dream village of Mahatma Gandhi, visually and symbolically created through the vision and efforts of present 27th Mathadhipati H.H.  Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swamiji.
The main objective of the Project is to refresh the history of self sufficient village life before the invasion of Mughals in Maharashtra. There were 12 BALUTEDARS (12 main profession based casts i.e. Professions performed by generation by family members) and 18 ALUTEDARS, who provided equipments to all villagers useful in their day-to-day necessities of domestic as well as Agricultural life.

These Balutedars, Alutedars and others had a special characteristic with which they served society. The description of all 18 Alutedars, 12 balutedars and other people and their duties are vividly depicted in the museum.”

Here are some of the Photos of the wax work from the museum –

Impressed? So, if you are in Pune/Mumbai plan to visit this place on a weekend, and if you stay far from Kolhapur, do visit it during your next visit to Pune/Mumbai visit, Pune to Siddhagiri Museum is around 5 hours, and Mumbai to Siddhagiri Museum would be somewhere around 8-9 hours.

Also, if you want you can Take a Virtual Tour to Madame Tussauds Wax Museums.

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With so many tourists attraction B n B service has started taking the inner roads of India. This service is ideally started by personal homes that have many spare rooms to make it available for tourists. Many have taken it as a primary occupation. The family itself makes the breakfast available for the guests. It’s one of the cheapest modes of accommodation. This also gives a homely atmosphere and the tourists feel comfortable. The service is very much preferred by the foreign tourists as they always want to feel the hospitality and culture of India.

While we are on tour we always prefer to lodge on those places where we can feel comfortable. It has to be hygienic and safe also. Most important within our budget.  We leave hotels once through with our breakfast to the various tourists spots and as per our plan. And return back to the hotel at the end of the day. And at times the rate chart of the hotels is so high that we even prefer taking breakfast outside. This Bed and Breakfast Service is really an apt one. They are well maintained, hygienic, safe and affordable.

On The House, Bed and Breakfast New Delhi is running with the same concept. It’s Located in Safdarjung Enclave, South Delhi. It is registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, under its Incredible India, Bed & Breakfast Scheme in GOLD category. Here they even provide you extra services. They provide you airport transfer and car hire service.  For more details

You can even book your reservations online. You can pay using any major credit card or PayPal. Visit the official site for a detail study. Although its bit expensive but they are good for those who are planning for long

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Jaipur also called as the Pink City, is a land of cultural heritage unfolding the legacy of the royal past. When you are planning to visit Jaipur, it is important to know about the culture, customs and traditions that are followed there. It is also the commercial centre for most of the rural regions of Rajasthan, so you could come across typical Rajasthani men and women wearing turbans and ghagra-choli respectively during your visit to the city.

Places of interest :

• Jaigarh Fort
• Hawa mahal
• Jal mahal
• City palace
• Temple of govind dev ji
• Ganesh temple
• Birla temple
• Amer fort

You can travel around the city in cab easily and if your driver is from Jaipur he will charge you local rates and will know the city in and out.  There are lot many places here so make sure you see what you like, Just dont miss the forts. Here is the first one we saw and those written words of History floated. The Hawa Mahal.

Hawa Mahal:

 It is one of the main tourist places in Jaipur. The palace stands overlooking one of the main streets of Jaipur. It was initially intended to serve as the place from where women of the court could watch the activities taking place in the bazaar and the surrounding streets, from the comfort of stone-carved screens. Little lattice worked windows, small balconies and arched roofs, with hanging cornices, make the palace definitely worth a visit.

Jal Mahal:

It is situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, opposite the cenotaphs. The first four floors of this building are under water; only the top floor remains outside. One can have a wonderful view of the lake and the palace from Nahargarh Fort.

City Palace:

 City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. City Palace complex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings.

Temple of Govind Dev Ji:

 It is one of the major temple  of Jaipur.It  represents the royal past of Jaipur and  is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Other name of Lord Krishna). It is situated in the City Palace complex, between the Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal. A large number of tourists and devotees visit this temple of special importance. Janmashtmi, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is a special event and is celebrated with full enthusiasm.

Birla Temple:

It is one of the famous temple in the world. It is dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan and an example of modern architectural marvel, surrounded by lush green gardens. The fascinating exteriors of the temple are carved splendidly with beautiful sculptures based of mythological themes, while the interiors have a large marble panel portraying mythological events.

 Moti dungri  (Temple of Lord Ganesh):

It is another popular temple in Jaipur. It is dedicated to the Lord Ganesh and has significant from the religious point of view. People from far and near often come to this sacred temple to pay their homage to Lord Ganesh. The idol of Lord Ganesh is very huge and beautiful.

The Jaigarh Fort :

Jaigarh and the Aamer fort cover the mighty city of Jaipur completely. In olden days they stood as barrier against all the attacks. The wall of the forts stretch for kilometers on the hills which was guarded stone by stone by soldiers who used to carry their week of food and resources for that. Below is the Jaigarh Fort and then walls stretching long.

Like I said it was guarded heavily, For every soilders with a gun had arrangements made so he can shoot enemies at long range and if they come closers, Hot oil can be poured.

Jaigarh fort has an inbuilt water system where rain water and water from lakes used to get inside the fort automatically. So even at times of war there was no lack of water.

The Mighty Jaivan Cannon

And now the most impressive and one of a kind, the king of Canon which was fired just once for testing and needed 4 elephants to change direction. It is called as Jaivan Cannon which is of 50 Tons. You can read more details on WikiPedia

It is said that the person who fired this canon for the first time went deaf even though he jumped into a pool of water and the place where the impact was made had formed a lake which is still there.

At the firing end of the cannon, there is small idol of Lord Ganesha Built and there is a lot of embroidery made all over the body.

Somewhere in the Jaigarh Fort there is a place which according to the people there was raided at the time of Indira Gandhi and trucks and trucks of Gold was found under water. It had all the loot which was collected after war.

Amer Fort:

It is built by Raja Maan Singh in 1592.It is located at the distance of 11 kms from the city of Jaipur. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The inner walls of the fort place are adorned with painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. The fort consists of four main sections. The main entrance of the fort is called Suraj pol and it lead to the Jaleb chowk which is the main courtyard of the court. Others are Kali templesa,  diwan-e-khas,  Diwan-I-Aam,  Jai mandir. Ganesh pole,  Zenana. The admission charge to the fort is Rs. 10 for Indians and Rs.50 for foreigners.

Seesh Mahal : At those times there was no heater and this part of the fort called as Seesh Mahal was used. All the sides of wall is covered with small glasses which reflected the light of candles or diya to keep the place warm.  This place was used in piturization of Mugle Azam Song “Pyar Kiy to Darna Kya”.

 Natural paintings : The fort is covered with paitnings and stone work where only natural colours were used and it still exists. There is even a painting where gold was used. 

There are lot many more places in Jaipur which you can visit but make sure you have ample of time. In case you dont have we have the best places just showcased for you. This brings the Rajasthan Tour to an end and time to say good bye to the land of Rajputs. The experince was amazing and cannot be described in just few words. You need to get down here so plan for it and have this guide just printed.

And here is the Travel Index Finalized for you :

Rajasthan Trip Travel Index

• Start [ Plan, Tips and Maps ]
• Visiting temples of Shyam Khatu and Salasar BalaJi
• Visiting temples of Rani Sati and Karni Mata
• Visiting temples of Bhairon Ji and Ramdevra
• Jaisalmer : The Golden City with a Mighty Fort [ Rajasthan ]
• The Amazing Museum inside Jaisalmer Fort
• Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer
• Mount Abu : Gateway to Wintery Rajasthan
• Udaipur, City of Lakes
• Nathdwara and Pushkar
• Jaipur

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Udaipur to Nathdwara :

• Distance from Udaipur : 45Km
• Time taken : 1 hr approx.
• Time spent: Night Hold

Nathdwara to Pushkar :

• Distance from Nathdwara : 218Km
• Time taken : 4 hr approx.
• Time spent: 1 hr

Nathdwara Temple

Nathdwara falls first and since it will be already evening by the time you start from Udaipur, you can plan to stay back at Nathdwara. You can spot for a Dharamshala or hotel near the temple. To warn you before, this temple attracts crowd like crazy. I have never seen in my life people in thousands get up at 5 in morning just to catch a glimpse of God who only come out for like 5 minutes max. It is  an amazing experience.

You can checkout the official website of Sri Nathdwara for darshan timings.

We took the path to Bikaner to visit my aunt’s village in Akasar which is near Bikaner and then to Jaipur from there. However you can start for Jaipur straight after you have visited Pushakr. Route to Bikaner and Jaipur breaks from Ajmer. We will tell you at the end how to go next.

Pushkar :

One of the oldest city of the world and the only place where you can find the temple of Lord Brahma, the temple has a big lake full of water and many people come here to take a dip.

There are lot of pandits around here and we would suggest to stay away from them as they seek more of money than anything else. Here is the official website of Pushkar for more details.

It will take you around one hour here and by this time you will be hungry.Puskar is pretty close to Ajmer and from here Jaipur is like 3 hours and it will be night by the time you reach there so better have some good food and we have the right recommendation from you : Lotus Restraunt and Tilpatti Palace which is in the Bewar Bypass.

The food was not only amazing but was good in quantity also. The place is airy and kids have lot of options to play around. This is like getting a five star hotel treatment in the middle of desert.

Once you take lunch here, grab some bottle of water and snacks from here and start for Jaipur where you have another 2 days and big forts to catch up with. Below is a glimpse of  Ajmer City.

Image Courtesy : Wikipedia

Rajasthan Trip Travel Index

• Start [ Plan, Tips and Maps ]
• Visiting temples of Shyam Khatu and Salasar BalaJi
• Visiting temples of Rani Sati and Karni Mata
• Visiting temples of Bhairon Ji and Ramdevra
• Jaisalmer : The Golden City with a Mighty Fort [ Rajasthan ]
• The Amazing Museum inside Jaisalmer Fort
• Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer
• Mount Abu : Gateway to Wintery Rajasthan
• Udaipur, City of Lakes
• Nathdwara and Pushkar
• Jaipur

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The Andaman island

The isolated Andaman and Nicobar island are best known for its ultimate geographic location and fantastic marine life. One can spend day with fishing around Havelock Island or Barren Island. The sandy beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar island are the nest of Leather back turtle, Green sea turtle, Salt water crocodile, water lizard etc.

• Best time to visit :October to May
• Duration: 14 days/13 nights
• Approx… price: Rs.21,000 per person

Andaman Islands

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Backwaters of Kerala

Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and extensive back water. It is one of the major tourist attractions for the Indian as well as foreigner. You can easily find here the most charming beaches of the world, coconut gloves. Natural harbour , lagoons and the pleasant tropical sun. You could try fishing or even go for a small swim from super luxary  Taj Cinnamon coast. 

• Best time to visit: Sep to Feb
• Duration:9 days/8 night
• Approx.price-Rs. 28,000 per person on twin sharing basis

Kerela Houseboat

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Seychelles

It lying 1,000 miles east of Kenya and it is often known as the original garden of Eden. It is one of the world’s very last frontier, promise adventurous, and breathe taking natural beauty in pristine surrounded which is still untouched by man.

• Best time to visit: Through out the year
• Duration: one week
• Approx.Price: 1 lakh

Seychelles

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Scotland

It is known for offering some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, they are noy just beautiful but they are magical. It is the choice of those who simply takes in the natural beauty, exploring sands, marine life and the sea. Imagine whales dip gracefully in and out of the water and you are watching it. You can expect to see minks whales, sharks, dolphin and a vast number of sea birds.

• Best time to visit-July and August
• Duration-4 days/3 nights
• Approx .Price-Rs. 13,000 per person on twin sharing basis.

Scotland Beach

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The government of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced helicopter services to promote the tourism in the valley. It will be  connecting eight spots of which some of them located on the LOC and were declared as the no go area for the long time. The eight destination includes-

• Bangus, Gurez valley, Lolab in the Kashmir valley,
• Ladhak,  Doda,  Poonch,  Rajauri,  Kishtwar. Poonch and Rajauri are the border areas.

Kashmir Valley

According to the Kashmir tourism minister Nasir Aslam Wani-The main aim for starting the helicopter services is to showcase the unexplored areas and to attract the high end visitors. All these places are safe, peaceful and completely secured. This will save the travel time of tourist .They said these all eight destinations are in the first phase and have the great potential but due to some security reason, these places never be explored.

Tourism department said the whole trip will take the time of 10 days to walk around the valley and there will be ample opportunities  for the adventurous trekking, fishing, rafting and much more. The package includes the accommodation of tents for the guests. All these places are under the military supervision.

So, if you are planning to go Kashmir these spots near LOC awaits you!!

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We started at around 8 am after having breakfast and planned to take lunch in Udaipur which is not very far. Check the stats below :

• Distance from Mt. Abu : 165 Km
• Time taken : 3 hrs approx.
• Time spent: 6 hrs.

Udaipur Road Map

We reached Udaipur about 11 at noon. After reaching Udaipur, the first thing we do is take the lunch at Hotel Natraj and had Gujarati Food, the quality was amazing and then we started discovering Udaipur.

Udaipur is an oasis in the dry heart of Rajasthan.Maharana Udai Singh founded the city of Udaipur in 1567.It was the capital of Mewar in Rajputana Regency. Udaipur is surrounded by hills and mountains and set on the edge of 3 lakes. Apart from its glorious history,  culture and beauty. Udaipur is also known for its Rajput era palaces.

 The dream city comprises enhancing lakes, marble palaces beautifully laid on the gardens and old temples.Now a days many of the palaces have been converted into luxury resorts and hotels.  

Places of Interest :

• City Palace.
• Lake Palace.
• Maharana Pratab Memorial, Moti  Magri
• Jag Mandir
• Sahelion ki Baadi.
• The Sun Symbol.                   

City Palace :

Udaipur city palace is one of the architectural marvel of Rajasthan located peacefully on the bank of the lake Pichola, and is one of the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. It is started by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 and completed by his successor till 18^th century. The palace has various tower, dome and arches which makes the palace the palace a perfect heritage site.

City Palace

Lake Palace :

It is one of the most romantic places in the land of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Jagat singh in 1746.It is situated in the mid of the Picola lake and was used as the summer’s residence by the Mughal Emperor. As it is surrounded by water from all sides, it remains famous in the world architecture, beautiful  fountains, well laid gardens and  the imposes of Aravillis make the palace as a perfect place to spend your time .Recently, this royal summer palace is converted into a luxury hotel of Taj group.

Lake Palace - Taj

Maharana Pratap Memorial :

It is a historic site which is dedicated to the Maharana Pratap. It is situated east side of Fateh Sagar on the top of the Moti magri or Pearl hills and was completed in 1967. On a white marble platform Teh bronze statue of Rana Pratap on the back of his horse. Chetak is the name of the horse and it is believed that Chetak was a faithful horse and extremely protective towards Maharana Pratap.

Maharana Pratap

Maharana PratapHundred climb the lined uphill path to pay homage of Rana Pratap and Chetak who was killed in the battle of Haldighati. With in the memorial complex, there is a Japenese rock garden which is very beautiful. Battle of Haldighati

Elephant attacking Maharana Pratap

The battle scene above describes how Maharana Pratap was decieved and Chetak was hurt from below by the elephant.

Death of Chetak

Maharna Pratap Holding Chetak

Tantya Tope

Jag Mandir :

It is another palace on the Lake Pichola and is constructed by Maharana Amar Singh in 1615 and is completed in 1622.Later on it was imposed extended by Maharaja Jagat Singh. He built ladies palace and marble elephant which makes it a historic site.Great tobs and garden of this palace inspired Shah Jahan  to make TajMahal  Mosque of Sant Madai and thrown are also famous in the world.

Jag Mandir

Jag Mandir Side view

Sahelion ki Badi :

This is one of my favourite place  throughout the Rajasthan tour. It was built by Maharana Sangram Singh in 1734 and is situated in the north of the city. Once, it was destroyed by the heavy rains and is was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh.The garden is famous for its lush green lawns, fountains, flower beds  and marble architecture. There are five beautiful fountain which are called Swagat fountain, Sawan bhado,  Kamal Talai,  Ras lila and Bin badal barsat .All these fountain have their special meaning according to their name.

Bin Badal Barsat

Kamal Talai

Histoical aspect : This garden was designed by the king himself and presented it to the queen. The queen was accompanied by 48 maids at the time of her marriage. To offer all of them, a pleasure moments this garden was made. The queen used to come here with her maids and spend their time in leisure.

The Sun symbol :

The symbol of Surya symbolises the Maharanas as the Suryavanshsi. It is also known as Surya pol built bt Maharana Karan singh. The weight of the sun symbol is estimated to be 50 kg. The symbols is made up of metal and gold. The significance of the symbol is that during monsoon, the Maharanas would have their food and started work only after a visit at the symbol.

Sun Symbol in Udaipur

We missed seeing this but I was able to find a picture for you from flickr. Thanks to Lapidim

There are few more places in Udaipur which are worth seeing like Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Gulab Bag etc which you can also see. We had to skip since we need to travel to Nathdwara which is 3.5 hrs of Journey and its a good idea to reach there by evening.

Rajasthan Trip Travel Index

• Start [ Plan, Tips and Maps ]
• Visiting temples of Shyam Khatu and Salasar BalaJi
• Visiting temples of Rani Sati and Karni Mata
• Visiting temples of Bhairon Ji and Ramdevra
• Jaisalmer : The Golden City with a Mighty Fort [ Rajasthan ]
• The Amazing Museum inside Jaisalmer Fort
• Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer
• Mount Abu : Gateway to Wintery Rajasthan
• Udaipur, City of Lakes

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Dollar Bundel

 There is a good news for the Indian travellers going abroad. People can now carry foreign exchange up to US $ 3,000(1,35,000) without the prior permission of the Reserve bank of India. Currently the limit allowed was only equivalent to US $ 2,000 (90,000).

According to the circular-RBI in a notification issued said it has increased the cash limit for the foreign travellers from US $ 2,000 to US $ 3,000 with immediate effect. However, this provision will not apply for the travellers going to Iraq, Libya, Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and other republic of commonwealth of independent states. Those travelling to these countries would continue to get US $ 5,000,as the provision of these countries has not been altered.

As per IANS reports, the existing reports has been reviewed and it has been decided to increase this ceiling with immediate effect. This ceiling was last reviewed in November 2001.With the yearly limit on foreign travel remains unchanged at US $ 10,000 for private and luxury trips and US $ 25,000 for the business trip. The amount of cash limit that a person can carry through the foreign trip has gone up from Rs.90,000 to Rs.1,35,000.

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Luxury Destinations:

New Zealand It is called the youngest country on the Earth.  Sightseeing, adventure tourism tramping and camping are the popular tourist activity in New Zealand. It is the heaven for those who seeking peace, relaxation as well as the playground for the thrill seekers and adventures. It’s vast mountain chain, steaming ,volcanoes  , sweeping coastlines and rain forest makes New Zealand a perfect luxury destination.  

• Best time to visit-January through March
• Duration-9 days/8 night
• Approx.Price-Rs. 1,13,000 per person on twin sharing basis.

New Zealand

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South Africa-South Africa’s scenic wonders are legendary.It offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of scenery, from desert and lush forest, to soaring mountains and vast empty plains, and if you are the lover of wild life sanctuaries  then don’t miss South Africa. From beautiful Cape Town to Kruger National Park and Of course World cup 2010, take your pick of interest.  

• Best time to visit-July through September
• Duration-12 days/11 night
• Approx.Price-Rs.1,25,000 on twin sharing basis

Colours of Africa

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Shopping destination

Thailand-If you are a fond of shopping, Thailand is a best place for you. It is called the golden land because of its white sandy beaches, high mountains, the cool season and the unique shopping centers. Be sure for your bargain’s skill for shopping. 

• Best time to visit-Avoid the rainy season from July to October.
• Duration-5 days/4 night.
• Approx.Price-Rs.19,000 per person on twin sharing basis.

Thailand

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Singapore-It is a popular travel destination, making tourism one of its largest industries. Shopping is the one of the greatest pleasure in Singapore. Apart, from shopping you can enjoy here Savour  sea food, outdoor spas, meet a world of sea creäture at underground water. It is a mixture of tradition and modernization. 

• Best time to visit-June to August
• Duration-4 days/3 night
• Approx. Price-Rs.22,000 per person on twin sharing basis.

Singapore Mall

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• Distance from Jaisalmer- 572 kms
• Time taken- 10 hrs.
• Time spend- 2 days.
• 2 Night stay.

Mt Abu Directions

We reached, Mount Abu around 9 at night. The first thing you should do is find a good place to stay.  Though there are many hotels and lodges available but It became quite difficult for us because of the weekend and holidays as lot of people from Gujrat come down. Also the cost of these hotels and lodges are little costly as compared to other places we have been.

About Mount Abu

Mount Abu is a pleasant retreat and green oasis in the land of Rajasthan. It is only hill station in the desert of Rajasthan, 1220 meters above sea level,  22 km long and the highest peak in the Rajasthan.

Apart from reaching by car you can also reach Mt. Abu by Rail (station is located at Abu Road) and nearest Airport at Udaipur which is km away.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is better known for its world famous Dilwara Jain temple. The healthy atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and the collection of arts attract thousand of tourists to visit mount Abu every year. Mount Abu is a perfect romantic destination for honeymoon couples. Like some other hill stations of India, Mount Abu has its own lake, which is the centre of activity.

Next day, early in the morning after having our breakfast. There is a good restraunt in the city, Arbuda. Food is good here and you can have breakfast lunch and dinner, all here. Candle light dinner is also available here. We started at 10 A.M and first came here to have breakfast. 

Also it’s a good option to hire a guide here, who will take you along to all the points of interest and will make it easier for you.  In case you don’t want to hire a guide, you still can see all the points, thanks to the awesome directions that are available throughout Mt.Abu.

What you can see at Mt Abu :

• Dilwara Jain  temple
• Honeymoon point
• Nakkhi lake
• Shankar math
• Adhar devi
• Gaumukh temple and three buffaloes
• Sun set  point
• Toad road

Dilwara temple :

Reaching this temple will hardly take 30 minutes make sure you leave your belongings like leather, mobiles in the car as you are not allowed to take it into the temple. In case you cannot then you will have to deposit into lockers at the entrance of the temple.

Dilwara temple is 3 kms from mount Abu. These temples belong to the 11^th century and the perfect example of Jain architecture in India. As a matter of fact the designs and interiors done inside the temples are so precious that no camera is allowed inside.

The interior of the dome is intricately carved out into eleven concentric and projecting rings giving it a pendent form. The temple comprises 5 small temples in the complex. The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. Infact the design on the roof facing outside was made like Mosques to avoide any Muslim Invasion.

Now if you are wondering from where so much marble came, There is a marble mine little off the temple which can be seen from the honeymoon point.

Marble Mine at Mt Abu

After paying visit to Dilwara temple, Now it’s time to get some food. After having lunch, we went for other point of attractions.

Honey moon point :

Mt. Abu is a perfect place for Honey moon couples and HoneyMoon Point is not to be missed. It is on the north west of the Nakhi lake and an attractive point for the visitor as there are two stones in the shape of a man and women who are holding each other closely .Gujratis believe that they are kaka and kaki. 

Kaka Kaki At Honeymoon Point

Nakki lake :

Nakki lake is a popular  attraction and it lies in the heart of the town. It is the perfect place to spend your evenings with your family enjoying boating and the natural surroundings as it is surrounded by the chain of green trees and high hills.

This lake was dug out by a sage  named Balaram Rasiya with his ‘nails’; from that day this is known as Nakki ( nails) Lake. It is also a holy place for Hindus and has a religious importance.

Shankar Math :

 It is situated near the main market. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has one of the biggest Shivling ( in terms of circumfurance ) along with Nandi. Since we were not allowed to take pictures, here is one taken from outside.  

Shankar Math

Adhar devi

On the high hills at 4220 feet’s, this temple is dedicated to goddess Durga, Reached to temple about 360 step.  The entrance of temple is narrow and one can seek entry in a sitting posture.

Adhar Devi Temple

Gaumukh and Three buffaloes-

It is about 12 kms from the city and is natural fresh water flowing from a cow head shape cave. There is also a marble figure of Nandi. Quite close to the temple, here are the idols of three demons in the form of buffaloes who stole away ghee from the tank. Brave King Adipal killed all the three by a single arrow.

Cursed Demons in form of stone

Golden Nandi at Gomukh Temple

In the evening, we walked through the leafy narrow lanes surrounded by the trees from both sides.

Sunset Point :

Mount Abu is famous for its natural beauty and the green surroundings. When the sun in the evening goes down to the horizon, that particular time is beyond imagination and provides such a pleasant atmosphere, which we can never forget. Sunset point is a perfect example of that only.

Shweta and Anant at Sunset Point

To get to the sunset point you can hire this small car which is pushed by 2 persons from behind. It costs you 20 RS and sun set point is only a km away. You can go  for a horse ride.

Toad Rock :

Over hanging the south of Nakkhi Lake is the famous Toad Rock. Its shape resembles a giant toad over looking the lake. From here the beautiful and fine views of the whole valleys look very fine.

Toad Rock

Tracking :

Mt Abu is also famous for Tracking. You can find schools and colleges near by organizing camps here.

Tracking at Mount Abu

All these points will take around 6 to 8 hours if you cover each one of them. We skippd few and went for shopping. Since we will stay around for 2 days here, fell free to relax and enjoy the weather and places here.

Some trips remain a unforgettable memory forever and my visit to Mount Abu was one such journey. I am very fond of travelling and have been across the country.

Rajasthan Trip Travel Index

• Start [ Plan, Tips and Maps ]
• Visiting temples of Shyam Khatu and Salasar BalaJi
• Visiting temples of Rani Sati and Karni Mata
• Visiting temples of Bhairon Ji and Ramdevra
• Jaisalmer : The Golden City with a Mighty Fort [ Rajasthan ]
• The Amazing Museum inside Jaisalmer Fort
• Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer
• Mount Abu : Gateway to Wintery Rajasthan
• Udaipur, City of Lakes
• Nathdwara and Pushkar
• Jaipur

Mount Abu : Gateway to Wintery Rajasthan by Shweta Mohta originally appeared on Technospot.IN on 2010/05/03. Please see our terms for use of feeds.