At
1200 meters, Mount Abu is the highest point of the Aravalli range
passing through Rajasthan. The only hill resort of Rajasthan, it
is mainly built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills.
Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort, Mount
Abu is also well known for its famous Dilwara Temples and many more
archeological remains, interesting treks and picnic spots, the romantic
royal retreats of the various erstwhile families of bygone Rajputana
and some relics of the Raj period.