Achalgarh Fort, Mount Abu

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Achalgarh fort situated at Achalgarh village, about 11 kilometres north of Mount Abu, in Rajasthan, India. Edit

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Achalgarh is village in Rajstan state, is famous for its old fort and which is situated near Rajmachi. Inside the fort lies the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple. There are some attraction of historical and religious importance in and around the fort. Achaleshwar Mahadev temple is just outside the fort. The toe of Lord Shiva is worshipped there and a brass Nandi is also located there. The famous Nandi is made of 5 metals, fold, silver, copper, brass and zinc. The Nandi is made by Panchadhattu and weight of nandi is more than 4 tons. There are also many other sculpted idols which are made of a crystal like stone called sfatik. The temple is surrounded by the Mandakini Lake. This lake is surrounded by rocky hills, and rock walls covered with images of a Rajput king and buffaloes. Near the temple there are three stone buffaloes standing around a pond which are said as demons in stories. Achalgarh Fort is an impressive fort also with some beautiful Jain temples enclosed within. Among the important one is Kantinath Jain Temple.

Achalgarh Fort, Mount Abu

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Achalgarh Fort was Built in the year 1452, by a great designer, credited for spearheading the Rajput resurgence movement, the famous Rajput ruler of Mewar, Rana Kumbha, this historical marvel bears a lot of historical significance. it is placed at the top of a mountain peak, wherein the 15th century fortresses and the temples are enclosed within the massive battlement walls that provides scenic lookouts onto the countryside.

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Best Season to go to Mount Abu is February to June and October to December.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

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Apollo Cefetoria (Rtdc) Restaurants ; Gurushikhar, Mount Abu, Rajshthan, India. ; Ph/M – 02974- 245 001 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Mount Abu is well connected by road , Nearest National highway no. 14 is just 24 Km from Mount abu. Private Taxies and Cabs are available here from Airport and Railway Station or to raech other sight of Mount abu.

Bus : Many Government and Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses operate from near cites to Mount Abu. Additionally to variety of state transport buses, several non-public buses ply often to the Mount Abu hill station. Deluxe, semi-deluxe and other buses also available from Jaipur and Abu Road to reach the sight.

Train : Abu Road railway station is that the nearest railhead to Mount Abu that lies on the lines between Delhi and Mumbai. This station connects Mount Abu to the main railheads. personal taxi or a shared cab (state transport) are availble to reach this town, that is simply twenty six kilometres from picturesque place Mount abu.

Air : The Nearest Airpoet for Mount abu is Udaipur at a distance of 185 kilometre, however Ahmedabad is another nearest airport and daily flights with alternative elements of the country and is simply 221 kilometre from Mount Abu, from Ahmedabad or Udaipur you’ll book Taxi in Advance to reach Mount abu.

Others : Rented bike : It is a cheap and flexible mode of transport moving and Exploring the town Mount Abu. Rent a bike in mount abu at around Rs 200-300 per day excluding fuel charges. Every destination in Mount abu is easily accessible by the motorbike.