Known for the famous Dilwara Temples, this town in Rajasthan gives a fine example of British and Indian style of architecture. The nearest airport is Udaipur and the nearest rail head is Abu Road station. The Dilwara Temples, 3kms from Mount Abu, is a cluster of spectacular Jain Temples. Mount Abu was an important pilgrim centre for Shaivites and Vaishnavites till 11th century A.D. These are devoted to the various Jain Trithankaras and are carved in marble. People visit these temples to see the fine and exquisite marble architecture and sculpture. The oldest temple is Vimal Vasahi dedicated to Adinath the first Jain tirthankara. Another temple which one must not miss is the Vasahi temple dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd Jain Tirthankara. The notable feature of this temple is the marbled pendant in the dome of the porch. It drops from the ceiling like an enchanting cluster of half-open lotuses with finely chiseled cups which appear to be transparent. Gurushikhar is the highest point in Mount Abu from where one can get a birds eye view of this city. The only artificial lake in India which is 1200 meters above sea level is the Nakki Lake. It offers facilities for boating. Overhanging the Nakki Lake is the Toad Rock which is so called because it resembles a toad. South west of Nakki Lake is the Sunset Point which offers fabulous view of the setting sun. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary in the Aravalli ranges attracts a lot of nature lovers. Here one can view a variety of orchids, wild roses, bamboo trees and various shrubs, climbers and tuberous plants. Also a number of endangered species of animals like panther, Sambhar, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Wolf, Hyaena, Jackal, Indian Fox, Common Langoor, Wild Boar, Pangolin, Rate!, Common Mongoose, Indian Hare, Porcupine, Hedgehog, Sloth Bear etc. Anchalgarh is 08kms from Mount Abu and one can view the gigantic Anchalgarh Fort commissioned by Rana Kumbha. One can also view beautifully carved Jain temples in Anchalgarh.