 Achalgarh
Achalgarh, situated around 11 kilometres from Mt. Abu, offers superb views of the surroundings. It houses the Achalgarh Fort, built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. The ninth-century Achaleshwar Temple situated here is believed to have Shiva's toeprints, a brass Nandi and a deep hole that is supposed to reach the netherworld. Nearby is the Mandakini Tank, where the image of Adi Pal, a Paramar king, along with three large stone buffaloes pierced with an arrow is a major attraction.
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Guru Shikhar
Around 15 km from Mt. Abu is Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalli range (1,721 metres). There is a certain serenity about the temple built atop this peak. The temple might just have stepped out of a fairy tale, with only a small portion in pink jutting out of an otherwise plain white chalk building. Inside is a shrine of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu while outside, a little distance from its door, is a huge brass bell, which stands as a sentinel overlooking the lush greenness of Mount Abu. The view from Guru Shikhar, especially at dawn, is marvellous. |
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