About Mount AbuMount Abu is a famous and unique hill station in the state of Rajasthan. It is located in Sirohiat district at a height of 1219 m above sea level. It is often referred to as the "oasis of Rajasthan" and is a source of relief from the heat for the people of both Rajasthan and Gujarat. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of Mount Abu at 1722 m altitude. It is one of India's most spectacular tourist destinations and offers its scenic beauty to more than three million national and international tourists every year. Wide and dense forests, deep valleys, lush green hills and ancient and royal temples make up the essence of Mount Abu. It is a myriad of lakes, waterfalls and other water bodies covered with dense forests that form an elegant sight for tourists. Mount Abu is rich in flora and fauna, famous for its wildlife sanctuary and also a major pilgrimage centre. The natural and man-made beauty of Mount Abu makes it the wonder of northwestern India and the hill of wisdom. Mount Abu is considered to be the origin of the Gurjars. The Gurjars migrated from Mount Arbud and founded a new kingdom in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Mount Abu was previously called Arbudaanchal. According to the Puranas, it was called Arbhuda Forest (Arbudaranya) and later changed to Abu, a diminutive of Arbhudaranya. Mythology says that Lord Shiva's bull Nandi was saved by a serpent called Arbudha on Mount Abu. Another epic says that the great sage Vashistha retreated to the southern spur of Mount Abu after his disagreements with the sage Vishvamitra. Mount Abu, due to its rich green and dense forests, offers a very cool climate even in the height of summer. The average temperature in summer would be 36°C. and the winter average... middle of the paper......-Vegetarian and continental food. Some of the hotels and restaurants in and around Mount Abu are listed below: • Hotel Colonial Manek Manor • Hotel Chanakya • Hotel Royale Palace • Hotel Hilltone • Yorkshine Inn • Hotel Blue Valley • The Jaipur House • Palace Hotel – Bikaner House • Hotel Mount Winds • Hotel Vishram Shopping in Mount Abu: Another major attraction for tourists in Mount Abu is shopping. A variety of Rajasthani and Gujarati handicraft items are available at Mount Abu. Jewellery, wood, textiles, ancient Rajasthani paintings, stone crafts and leather goods are available in a large shopping area. Exclusively for handicrafts, government emporiums like Rajasthan Government Handicraft Emporium, Rajasthali and Khadi Bhandar are the major attractions. It is a better experience to shop in Mount Abu markets for all shopping lovers.