This natural rock formation is said to look like a toad sitting by the lake, about to hop in.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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These remarkable Jain temples are Mt Abu’s most remarkable attraction and feature some of India’s finest temple decoration. They predate the town of Mt…
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Scenic Nakki Lake, the town’s focus, is one of Mt Abu’s biggest attractions. It’s so named because, according to legend, it was scooped out by a god using…
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At the northeast end of the Mt Abu plateau, 17km by the winding road from the town, rises 1722m-high Guru Shikhar, Rajasthan’s highest point. A road goes…
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Sunset Point is a popular place to watch the brilliant setting sun. Hordes stroll out here every evening to catch the end of the day, the food stalls and…
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This 289-sq-km sanctuary covers much of the mountain plateau and surrounds the town of Mt Abu. It is home to leopards, deer, foxes and bears. Contact Mt…
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This fascinating, atmospheric Shiva temple, 8km northeast of Mt Abu in Achalgarh (off the road to Guru Shikhar), boasts a number of diverting features,…
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Down off the road to Abu Road, 8km south of Mt Abu town, a small stream flows from the mouth of a marble cow, giving this shrine its name (gaumukh means…
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
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The white-clad people around town are studying at Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University. This organisation teaches that all religions lead to God and that…
Nearby Mt Abu attractions
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The 14th-century Raghunath Temple stands near Nakki Lake’s southern shore.
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Scenic Nakki Lake, the town’s focus, is one of Mt Abu’s biggest attractions. It’s so named because, according to legend, it was scooped out by a god using…
3. World Renewal Spiritual Museum
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Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University runs the World Renewal Spiritual Museum in the town centre.
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The highlight of this small, seldom-visited museum is the sculpture gallery, with works from the ancient town of Chandravati, 7km from Mt Abu, dating from…
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Free tours are available at the Universal Peace Hall, including an introduction to the philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris.
6. Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
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The white-clad people around town are studying at Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University. This organisation teaches that all religions lead to God and that…
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Northeast of the market area, this British-era church (c 1834) is passed on the way to the Delwara temples.
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This 289-sq-km sanctuary covers much of the mountain plateau and surrounds the town of Mt Abu. It is home to leopards, deer, foxes and bears. Contact Mt…