Mt Abu : A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt Abu is a green oasis in the barren deserts cape that's Rajasthan.The only hill resort of Rajasthan, situated at the highest peak of the Aravali at an altitude of 1220 meters.

This Hill of Wisdom, "Saint's Pinnacle" and a true
"Olympus of Rajasthan" stands on an independent hillock which is separately from the main Aravali ranges by a deep gorge.When ascending the mountain, one can hardly fail to be impressed with the grandeur and the scenic beauty, the gigantic blocks of rocks, towering along the crest of the hill, are especially striking, in some cases so weather-worn, that they present most fanciful and weird shapes, while in others appear so slightly balanced as to be in danger of rolling down.

Mt Abu has been home to many sages and saints. The legend goes that a 'yagna' was performed here and four Agnikula or Fireborn Rajput clans the Chauhans, Parmaras, Pratiharas and Solankis were created out of the fire. Till 11th century, Mount Abu was an important Vaishnav and Shiva pilgrimage center, but now it has gained importance as a Jain pilgrim center.

The hill boasts of a rich vegetation and thick forest, it stands out as an oasis is the arid environs. Its pleasant climate picturesque setting invite thousands of tourists for pleasure trips and relaxation.

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Banks/ Money Changers

State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Tel. 3224,
State Bank of India, Tel. 3136,
Bank of Baroda, Tel. 3166,
Union Bank, Tel 3258,
Gramin Bank (Achalgarh).

Summer Festival (1st to 3rd June) : The summer season is the time for exuberant festivities in this sylvan retreat of Rajasthan. The hill town, covered with mango groves, beautiful bauhinia trees and thickets of wild berries, stirs with life in the first week of June every year.

Tribal festivities, folk and classical music performances amidst the lush surroundings and lovely lakes, make it a joyous event.