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Boating is a
popular pastime here, and a walk along the bank is quite
pleasant.
Dilwara Jain Temples
The famous Dilwara Jain temples are located about 2.5 km away
from Mount Abu. The Dilwara Jain temples were dedicated to the
Jain tirthankars and also served as storehouses of illustrated
manuscripts and treatises. The temples at Mount Abu were
constructed between 800 AD and 1200 AD. Vimala Shah, Vastu
Pala and Teja Pala contributed a lot towards the development
of Jain art and architecture. The Jain temples at Mount Abu
are built in the Nagara style of temple architecture. The
first temple of this group can be dated back to 1032 CE, the
period in which Brihadeshwar temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu
was built. The Dilwara temples have been described as a dream
in marble. According to the inscription, Mount Abu was
basically a seat of Saivism and Jainism made its appearance
only in 11th century. The first Jain temple of Dilwara, the
Vimala Vasahi was built in 1032 A D by Vimala Shah.
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Other Attractions in Mount Abu
The other tourist places in Mount Abu are Todd's Rock, Sunset
Point, Honeymoon Point, the Crags and the Shanti Shikhar.
Todd's Rock
From Nakki Lake you can see the strange rock formation called
"Todd's Rock". This rock formation is sculpted by the forces
of nature.
Sunset Point
There are many view points around the town. The most famous
view point is the Sunset Point. Sunset point is situated on
the banks of the Nakki Lake in the southwestern part. From
here you can view the sunset spectacularly between two rocky
peaks with the lovely view of the surrounding hills. There is
a spectacular sight at the time of sunset when all the hills
shine with the golden glow. Sunset point is the right place to
view the spectacular sunset.
Mount Abu Sanctuary
Mount Abu Sanctuary is situated at the highest point of
Aravallis, the Guru Shikhar in Mount Abu. This sanctuary is
located on the fringes of the town of Mount Abu and thickly
forested. The slopes of the hills provide some of the state's
most interesting topography, especially in the summers. This
sanctuary covers an area of 289 square km. This sanctuary was
established in 1960 and provides shelter to the common Langur,
Chinkara, Wild boar, Sambhar, Leopard and the grey Jungle
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