It is 15 Kms from Mount Abu. The highest peak on the mount (1722 mts above the sea level) allows a bird eye view of the sylvan surroundings of Mount Abu. A small shrine and a temple of Dattatreya standing on the shikhar are worth a visit.
Achalgarh
It is 11 kms from Mount Abu. Medieval monument of Mt Abu is the Achalgarh fort commissioned by Rana Kumbha, who was responsible for dozens of gigantic fortresses in southern Rajasthan, with massive battlemented walls and a situation on a mountain peak offering great views. A steeply winding path leads up to the 15th century fortress and the temples within the fortified walls, great for a view of the countryside.
The carved Jain temples are a 10-minute climb, worthwhile for the view and the sculpture. Below the path is the Achleshwar temple, with a Nandi said to be made of the five metals, gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc, called Panchadattu, and weigh more than 4 tons. The temple is believed to have been built in the 9th century around a toe print of lord Shiva, with a hole claimed to reach the netherworld, a natural Shivalinga and idols of a crystal like stone, which looks opaque, but when a candle is placed behind, it sparkles like crystal. Nearby is the pleasant looking Mandakini Lake, enclosed by rocky hills, with images of a Rajput king and buffaloes.
achalgarh
Ambaji
At a distance of 65 Kms from Palanpur and 45 Kms from Mt. Abu near Gujarat Rajasthan border, the religious town of Ambaji is located. This town is famous for the Maa Ambaji temple, one of the richest and holiest temples in Gujarat attracting lakhs of pilgrims from Gujarat and neighboring Rajasthan every year. The original seat of Ambaji Mata is on Gabbar Hilltop, which is 3 Kms away from Ambaji town. Ambaji Mata temple is one of the 51 shakti peeths where it is believed the heart of Goddess Parvati fell.
Sight Seeing Places : Dilwara Temples Nakki Lake, Toad Rock, Adhar Devi Temple , Gaumukh Temple , Sunset Point , Honeymoon Point , Om Shanti Bhawan , Govt. Museum
Festivals : Summer Festival Gangaur Festival , Patotasav
