The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu cluster among the rocks on a1,220-m granite table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravallihills. It is built around a lake and is encircled by forested hills. According to a legend, the place derives its name from Arbuda, a serpent who go down to the spot to salvage Shiva’s bull, Nandi. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort,

Mount Abu is also well known for the renowned Dilwara temples and many more archaeological remains. There are interesting treks and picnic spots, romantic royal recoil of the various erstwhile families of by gone Rajputana and some relics of the Raj era. The beautiful landscapes include vast blocks of rocks in weird shapes, an array of coniferous trees, flowering shrubs, lovely lakes and the cool climate much in contrast to the arid environs of the state.