MOUNT ABU TOUR PACKAGE

INTRODUCTION

Mount Abu is a hill station in western India’s Rajasthan state, near the Gujarat border. Set on a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a relatively cool climate and views over the arid plains below. In the center of town, Nakki Lake is a popular spot for boating. Close by are the centuries-old Dilwara Temples, ornately carved from white marble and of great spiritual importance.

The mountain is also the home to a number of Jain temples including Dilwara Temples, a complex of temples carved out of white marble. The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are located about 2½ kilometres from the Mount Abu settlement, Rajasthan's only hill station.

These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupala, Jain ministers of Dholka, between the 11th and 16th centuries and are famous for their use of white marble and intricate marble carvings.

They are a pilgrimage place of the Jains, and a popular general tourist attraction.

The temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality.

The ornamental detail spreading over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars, and panels is simply marvellous.

The temple complex is in the midst of a range of forested hills.

There are five temples in all, each with its own unique identity.

All the five temples are enclosed within a single high walled compound.

The group is named after the small village of Dilwara or Delvara in which they are located.

The five temples are: