MOUNT ABU PLACES

Nakii Lake: This small but magnificent lake, surrounded by the green hills is a pleasant and unique center of attraction. The lake is so called after the belief that a sage named Balam Rasiya dug it out with his nails (nakh) and that’s why in the beginning it was called ‘Nakhi Lake’ and later it became famous by the name ‘nakki Lake’. Obviously therefore it is also a holy place for hindu pilgrims and is as sacred as the Ganga and with the same belief people take bath in it. The lake das picturesque environs of rows of tall, beautiful trees and hills around it.

Hony Moon point: On the northwest of the nakki lake, near by the old gateway to abu is anadra point named after village anadra. This place is at the height of 4,000 feet. From here the magnificent grandeur of the setting sun can be witnessed. Near is a lovers – rock, (Hony-moon point) an attractive point for the visitor for it being in the natural creation in the shape of a man and a woman. For the newly-married couples, this is really a place full of charm. That’s why many visitors come just to celebrate ‘Honey Moon’ at Mt. Abu and thus called Honeymoon point. It provides a serene aura with a pleasant view of the verdant valley and plains. It looks especially beautiful during the sun set hour.

Toad Rock: Abu abounds in grotesquely shaped rocks, which often resemble animals and even on occasion human beings. As such protrusion, overhanging the south of Nakki Lake is the famous toad rock. Its shape resembles a giant toad over looking the lake. Naturally, most tourists pose before it. From here the beautiful and fine view of the whole valley looks very fine.

Cave: This cave is little away from mandakini kund upon hillside. It is like a masonry building and is fairly good. Sages and saints stay here. This place is pleasant beautiful and suitable.

Guru Shikhar: the loftiest peak of aravali hills is about 15 kms from Abu. To climb this peak there is a pakka-road on which vehicle can also run. This summit is 5653 feet high above sea level and 400 feet higher than any other peak on abu. Here is the temple of swami Dattatreya, an incarnation of lord Vishnu.

Om Shanti Bhawan: it was founded in 1983 and situated near pandav bhawan H.Q. of Brahma Kumari’s world spiritual university. It contains a art gallery, spritual museum, ovalshaped Raj Yoga Meditation room along with Universal peace hall. This is the first biggest hall in the state, 3rd in the country and 5th in the Asia. The roof of this hall is supported without any pillar. It has a sitting capacity of 3 to 4 thousand and video system. Here conferences are held every year in February.