Recreation
» Explore the surroundings! : In the
surroundings of the hotel, the vegetation is luxuriant, with palm-trees,
mango-trees, eucalyptus, bamboos and wonderful banyan-trees. Monkeys and
loads of little animals walk there. One can also find an incredible variety
of birds.
The temperature is pleasant : about 20°centigrade in february-march ;
it becomes cooler in the evening. In the village, we frequently meet sacred
cows which nobody handles roughly. Some of them stay in refuse dumps and eat
everything which is fibre : papers, newspapers, cardboard, fabrics.
» Fill your kitty! : At midday we do our shopping at
the market and prepare our meal with fresh and dry fruit, vegetables and
biscuits. We have to peel fruit and vegetables or wash them with special
water to avoid belly troubles.
» Other recreational activities : The other
facilities available here include two tennis courts, badminton, table tennis
and billiards. Ample space for walks and relaxing in the well-maintained
gardens. It is convenient to make a visit to the famous Dilwara temple, a
short distance away. The palace have a conference hall and two dining halls
and its rooms are done in period decor and elegantly furnished.
Sightseeing
There are wondrous places the cast a spell on your imagination as you
explore further!
» Sunset Point : In the evening, one must visit "Sunset
point" to see the sun set. There, on the granitic mountains of
Rajasthan you have a large view on the plain of Abu Road. It is a cosmic
place. You can also meditate in silence until the sun disappears.
» Shri Raghunathji Temple : Situated near the Nakki
lake is the temple dedicated to Shri Raghunathji with a beautiful image of
the deity that was placed here in 14th century A.D. by Shri Ramanand the
famous Hindu preacher..
» Museum and Art Gallery : Located at the Raj
Bhawan, it was a collection of archaeological excavations dating back to
8th-12th century A.D. It also has Jain bronze carvings,brassworks etc. for
viewing.
» Nakki Lake : Nakki Lake is virtually in the heart
of Mount Abu and is a big attraction with tourists. The lake takes its name
from the legend that it was scooped out by a god, using only his nails, or
nakh.
» Dilwara Jain Temple : These beautifully carved
temples built between 11th and 13th century A.D. are sheer elegance in
marble, dedicated to the jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi temple is the
oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankara.
» Gaumukh Temple : A natural spring flowing through
a sculpted cow is head gives the shrine its name. The famous yagna of sage
Vashishtha was performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill temple of
Arbuada-the mighty serpent stands against the beautiful backdrop.
