Nakki lake is surrounded by hills and parks. A major tourist attraction is the collection of rock formations named after animals that they very closely resemble!
3 kms north of the town, is an ancient Durga temple built in a natural cleft in a rock. The location offers excellent views of Mount Abu.
The main attraction of Abu, these temples rank amongst the finest specimens of Jain architecture in India.
The Brahma Kumaris hold that all religions lead to God and are therefore equally valid. The University's stated aim is the establishment of universal peace through spiritual knowledge and training of yoga & meditation.
The Shiva Temple of Achaleshwar Mahandeva at Achalgarh lies 11 km north of Mt Abu and offers an excellent view of the plains. Guru Shikhar, 15 km from Abu is the highest point in Rajasthan at 1721m. 8 kms from the town, the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary harbours panthers, sambars, wildboars and birds