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About Mount Abu

Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat set amidst the lush forested hills. It is a verdant oasis in the barren desert scape of Rajasthan at an altitude of 1219 mts. The place owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hill side. Abu is also a popular pilgrimage centre as the Jain Dilwara Temples of India dating back from 11th to 13th century AD are located about 2.5 km from Abu and are world famous for their stunning use of marble.
One can enjoy the magnificient panoramic view of the Mount Abu town and green aravali range at Gurushikhar which holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Abu but the whole of Aravali Mountain Range. Nakki Lake posses the crown of being the Heart of Mount Abu, it is the perfect place to spend your evenings with your family enjoying boating and the natural surroundings.
Other attractions of the town are Honeymoon Point, Sunset Point, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Trevor's Crocodile Park and the Museums. The city also provides accomodation facility for the tourists with hotels ranging from Heritage and Economy to Budget Hotels.
This blog provides all the detail information of the city with some of the best captured pictures and is a perfect guide for anyone visiting the place for the first time.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Sunrise Palace

Introduction:
The Forts and Palaces in Mount Abu are amongst the prime Tourist Attractions in Mount Abu. And when coming to speak of palaces, Sunrise Palace surely deserves a mention even though it is presently a Heritage Hotel. If you can indulge yourself in a luxurious stay out here then there is nothing like it. In case you are not monetarily equipped for it, at least make sure that you do not miss out on the chance of paying a visit to this impressive structure.
History:
The Sunrise Palace was the former summer palace of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Built as many as 80 years ago, it still stands with all its brilliance and magnificence.
Description:
This summer palace of the erstwhile ruler of Bharatpur is the pride of this summer retreat in Rajasthan, India. Mount Abu indeed takes pleasure in being home to such a grand palace. It is positioned on one of the highest point of this hill station and consequently offers absolutely breathtaking views of the picturesque surroundings around. Any viewer is sure to be absolutely overwhelmed by the panoramic views of the environs.
Built on the lines of a typical British mansion, it is a fine example of colonial architecture. The sight of the Sunrise Palace in Mount Abu gives one the impression that he or she is about to step inside an English palace. It is indeed a very splendid structure. The interiors of the palace have been tastefully done so as to satisfy the distinguished individuals who now choose this as their sojourn. Even if you are not living in it visit it to witness its grandeur as well as to get a feel of its fairy tale charm.

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