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Brahma Kumari Serene Peace Park in Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Oct 14

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The Brahma Kumari Serene Peace Park is the realization of a dream, silence and recreation which co-exists here in natural environs. The park is nestled between two famous peaks of Aravali hills. It is 8 km from the Brahma Kumaris, which is headquartered in Mount Abu.

Peace Park in Moun Abu

You would be delighted to see the dedication with which the Brahma Kumaries have laid out the park that attracts thousands of tourists.

Experience the Practical Effects of Meditation Here

A short video presentation highlights concepts and techniques of Rajyoga. After the video, you could experience the practical effects of Rajyaog Meditation in a place of your choice. You can Opt for the open – air grass hut, the stone cave, the bamboo meditation hut or simply a quiet corner in the serene ambiance.

Attractions in the Park

The park also offers a perfect recreation retreat, with playing fields, picnic areas, swings and nature walks.  A Unique Rock garden greets you upon entrance, which plays host to a wide variety of succulents.

An orchard area, a citrus corner as well as exotic floral displays, which include ornamental shrubs, are an attraction in the park.

Even the boundary walls surrounding the eight- acre park are adorned with Rose creepers, Oleanders and Night Queens for fragrance and Bougainvilleas to add that vivid colour.

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Mount Abu, Hill Station Of Rajasthan To Be Developed As Eco-Sensitive Zone

Jul 5

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Mount Abu situated on an isolated plateau of Aravalli range of hills about 4000 ft.above sea level is one of the prettiest hill stations in India.

Mount Abu To Developed As Eco-Sensitive Zone

Mount Abu Hill Station will be a Eco-sensetive Zone

Mount Abu Hill Station will be a Eco-sensetive Zone

The Union environment ministry has recently declared Mount Abu an Eco-sensitive zone. This mandates eco-friendly measures for all, including locals and visiting tourists. The Centre on June 25 passed a notification to this effect, under which several restrictions will be imposed in and around Mount Abu to protect the area from ecological degradation.

The eco-sensitive zone covers the entire area of the notified urban area limit, including Mount Abu municipal limits and adjoining forest block areas.

All activities in the forest block areas shall be governed by the provisions of the Rajasthan Forest Act, 1953 and the Forests (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980) and all the activities in the Protected Areas (Sanctuary) shall be governed by the provisions of the Wildlife  Protection Act, 1972 (53 of 1972).

A zonal master plan for the eco-sensitive zone shall be prepared by the state government within two years from the date of publication of the notification and will be submitted for approval to the ministry of environment and forests.

Effects of  Eco-Sensitive Zone

  • Only non-polluting, non-hazardous cottage industries or agro-based industries shall be permitted in the protected area.
  • New traffic regulations will also come up and there is a possibility that the entry of vehicles near tourist places will be restricted.
  • No person shall use plastic carry bags within the notified area
  • Restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies including Nakki Lake, management of the catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture conservation

Mount Abu Tourist Attractions

Mount Abu is considered a summer retreat but it also has a stunning array of attractions such as the Dilwara Jain Temples, which dates back  to 11th- 13th centuries makes it a popular pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan.

The Sunset Point in Mount Abu is great for catching splendid views of the sunset over the hills. The Achalgarh Fort is one of the best areas to catch views of Mount Abu. The highest point in Mount Abu is Guru Shikhar, which has a temple dedicated to the Holy Trinity.

Mount Abu is also home to the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University & Museum, which is a popular yoga and meditation center.


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The Fort Of Achalgarh – Tourist Attractions Near Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Sep 26

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The Fort of Achalgarh - Mount Abu Excursions

The Fort of Achalgarh - Mount Abu Excursions

Mount Abu is a ramification of the great Arawali hills which intersect Rajasthan from end to end, forming a line running north-east and south west.

Perched on the chaotic masses of rocks stands Achalgarh, an ancient fort of Rajasthan.  Achalgarh in Hindi literally means an immovable fort.

Rana Kumbha of Mewar built this majestic fort in the 14th century. The fort is situated nearly six miles from Abu surrounded by lofty peaks of the Aravalis. It provides a fine view of Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalis in Rajasthan.

Major Attractions and Monuments of Achalgarh

The chief attraction of the fort is a Jain temple of Shanti Nath built in 1513 A.D which is ascribed to Kumarpal Solanki, the ruler of Gujrat. The last remains of this ruler were cremated in front of the  Achaleshwari temple. The Chamunda temple, Bhartari Gupha, Revati Kund, Gomati Kund, Bhrigu Ashram and the temple of Kumbheswari, are places of historical and architectural importance.

It also houses another amazing temple of Achaleshwar Mahadev built in 1412 A.D. The Shanti Nath Jain Temple is having a gold plated image. These two Jain temples stand in ancient Jain style of architecture.

The statues of Rana Kumbha and his son Uda, and Sawan Bhadawa are also very interesting. Adinath temple has 14 images of miniature size made of ‘Panch Dhatu’. The temple is a double storeyed one. The Donjon of Achalgarh which with the interior works of the most remote antiquity. There are a ruins of a granary, the Bhandar of Kumbha Rana, coated within with a very strong cement plaster. On the most elevated knoll to the east are the remains of an alarm tower which still bears Kumbha’s name.

The Hanumanpole and the Champapol are two gateways of the fort.

Near the fort a little below there is situated remarkable temple of Achaleshwar, built in 813 A.D. Numerous ancedotes are in vague about the power of this divinity, which is God Shiva. A big tank 900 X 240 feet known as Mandakini Kund has many fables at its credit. There is an inscription of Phalgun 1266 A.D. The statue is of white marble. 5 feet in height and with the exception of the sculptured figure on the column of Badob, is the finest piece of sculpture.

We would be writing about the pride of Rajasthan tommorrow. Wish to know what it is ? Sorry, We wont tell you. You need to come back again and check out tommorrow about the very finer details of the kinds, types and colors.. shhhhh!!

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