Tuesday, January 26, 2010

GODWAR CIRCUIT

Mount Abu - Ranakpur - Jalore
Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan and is Rajasthan's only hill station. It is also a major pilgrim centre. The Aravali range that cuts across Rajasthan reaches its greatest height at the Guru Shikhar. Interestingly, not many people are aware that this is also the highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalaya range upto North.
Sightseeing - Nakki lake, Gaumukh, Adhar Devi Temple, Sunset point, Gardens and Parks, Trevor's Tank, Achalgarh and Guru Shikhar.

Ranakpur-An important Jain pilgrim centre renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in sandstone. It is one of the five holy places of the Jain community, nestling in a tranquil valleydeep in the Aravalis.

Places to visit - Sun temple, Sadri, Desuri, Ghanerao, Muchhala Mahaveerji, Falna and Parshuram Mahadev.

Jalore- places to visit are Jalore fort, Mosque of Malik Shah, Sanchore, Bhinmal and Shivana

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