Flanked by the soaring Aravalli hills and lush foliage, Mount Abu is a soothing oasis on the arid border of the Rajasthan and Gujarat states. It is the only north-west hill station in India and is significant for its mythological legends and naturally diverse landscapes of lakes, rivers, and evergreen forests despite being close to the desert area. According to the legend about the origination, the hill station got its name from Arbuda, a mighty snake that had saved Nandi (the holy bull of Lord Shiva) from a chasm. It is believed that Vaishistha Muni had done a yagna (through fire-pit) to rescue the Mother earth from the demons by creating four Rajput clans, the location of which was besides the natural spring below Mount Abu.
Today, the hill station is among the most thronged tourist destinations in India because of its attractive temples, sanctuary, peaks, and lakes. Most of them making their trip more affordable by staying in one of the homestays in Mount Abu.
Today, the hill station is among the most thronged tourist destinations in India because of its attractive temples, sanctuary, peaks, and lakes. Most of them making their trip more affordable by staying in one of the homestays in Mount Abu.
