Bedeck Yourself in the Mount Abu Festival

Mount Abu is the only hill station of Rajasthan which hosts most exciting festivals of Rajasthan. Located at the height of 4000ft above sea level this hill gets its name from the earliest name of "Arbudaanchal". Mt Abu has the numerous tourism opportunities for the the people who what to discover the history of the place. It has major attractions include the Dilwara temple, Achalgarh fort along with having many trekking and camping routes around the hill.

The verdant green wooded hills in Mount Abu make it a preferred travel spot among the tourists, nature lovers and almost all the honeymooners. It covers the southern corner of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is a major hill station and most visited pilgrimage sites for both the Hindus as well as Jains. Apart from being a religious and obviously gorgeous place, it is popular for its historical importance.

Mount Abu is not only renowned for its picturesque beauty but also for the tasty dishes that it serves its tourists.  Apart from Rajasthani delicacies, this place also serves Gujarati, Maharashtra, Chinese, South Indian and continental dishes.  Loads of varieties of dishes are available at every meal after.  But the well-known delicacies that one should try are Rajasthani Thali and Pao Bhaji.

Mount Abu also Known for its winter festival. It is held annually from 29–31 December. This Festival get together all the culture and history of the state together for three days in the month of December. Its features include a stage performance of Sufi Kathak and folk dances such as Daph, Ghoomar and Gair, and entertainments such as kite-flying, hot air ballooning, cricket, Gilli danda, poetry reading and music performances. The festival opens with a procession to Nakki Lake. The festivals start with the demonstration that start form Hotel Shikar and ends at the famous Nakki lake and comprises many cultural events and functions.

This festival is set by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Municipal Board of Mount Abu to showcase the exhilarating culture of Rajasthan. This three day superb cultural spread is lively in its truest sense because of its customary procession and beguiling performances by the folk artists of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

This festival is a Showcase of Rajasthan cultural beauty whose assortment adds shows to the three-days of fun and lighthearted events. Benevolence and happiness of the people of Mount Abu welcome tourists from numerous parts of the world who wants to plunge themselves in Rajasthan cultural vitality and dispersed picturesque beauty.

Folklores, Traditional dance, fairs, music concerts, handicrafts display, delectable foods and colorful fireworks are the most important attractions of this celebration. With a cultural variety, this fair is also recognized for its numerous beguiling activities like a Gilli danda, hot air ballooning, kite flying, poetry reading with a visual art, Sufi Kathak with break-dance, 20 x 20 cricket match and many more.

The rollover prize of fun, play and festivity of the Mount Abu Winter Festival starts with a parade participated by the brightly dressed citizens which begins from the RTDC Hotel Shikhar and ends at the Nakki Lake Chowk. The mingling of Shehnai and the Army band heightens the joy of this opening demonstration.

Tourists from numerous parts of the sphere come here to experience they put next to beauty of Rajasthan cultural as well as scenic attractiveness. A trip to Mount Abu insert to more fun in relaxation time with folk dance and huge exciting ambiance.

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