Tourist Sights and Distance from Tourist Reception Centre, Mount Abu (in km)

Tourist Reception Centre, Mount Abu – 0, Delwara – 3, Guru Shikhar – 19, Achal Gad – 11, Adhar Devi – 3 Gau Mukh – 4, Om Shanti Bhawan – 2, Nakki Lake – 1, Sunset – 1.1/2, Honeymoon Point – 2.1/2, Raghunath Mandir – 1, Gyan Sarovar – 4, Peace Park – 10, Shankar Math – 1.

250 steps to reach Shri Adeshwar Jain Temple and 100 more steps to Gopichand ki Gufa.

Bhabhoot Singh – The guide. He is from Beda gaon, Bali in Pali (Rajasthan), approx. 100 km from Mount Abu. Seventy-plus age, but the enthusiasm exists to show devotees Gopichand ki Gufa. I started following him. The path is old, surrounded by dilapidated fort walls. To reach a cave is a little brave act because one can watch thousands of feet below the car parking area straight from the stairs. No railing around the stairs. Be cautious. We continue walking and with a few steps, we reach the Mahakali temple and the cave.

During Tretayug Gopichand – The King meditated inside the cave. It is also said Pandav brothers visited this cave and meditated. There is a small, closed passage inside the cave that reaches Jawai Bandh. Though it is closed now but it is said the Pandav brothers reached Jawai Band via this passage.

A little flow of water via the cave walls as we enter the cave while bending our backs. The atmosphere is dark, peaceful, and cool. Mahakali Temple is in front, and the cave is behind.

In earlier times, Mount Abu was the location for meditation. During that time, Rakshashas try their best to disrupt the sages. Sage Vasistha (Guru of Sage Vishwamitra) performed Yagya (holy fire), and four youths arose from the flames – Chauhan, Parmar, Solanki, and Parihar. They killed Rakshasas. Peace restored.

Mount Abu was the capital of the Parmaras dynasty. Currently, Raghuveer Ji is the King. Paschimi (west) Banas River was shown by the guide flowing, and he said – Purvi (east) Banas River that falls into the Chambal River, is flowing on the other side of the mountains.

It was a useful and knowledgeable tour. And then Bhabhoot Singh showed Ram Naam (name) written by him in a copy. Currently, he has written 32 lacs Ram Naam. His target is to write 84 lacs. Each day he writes approx. 6,000-7,000 Ram Naam and a few times 13,000.

I question him why he is writing.

He said – It is better to remember God by writing instead of playing cards and doing useless talks.

I offer donations. He guided me to donate it to another person. I ask – Who is he?

He said – This person cures people from evil spirits. He lives here only.

A few rupees were donated. Thank you said I.

We have to stop at a tax barrier just a few km before Achalgarh. Rs. 3 per passenger is charged as Passenger Tax. After crossing the barrier, if you turn left, you will reach Peace Park, Guru Shikhar, and if you drive straight, you will reach Achalgarh. We paid six rupees and a few km straight drives to reach the very first temple on the left-hand side – Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple.

The priest showed us the great toe of Lord Mahadev inside a pit. Amazing. Prayers with folded hands. A candle was placed by the priest behind a few idols, and they started glowing. Amazing again. He said – Maharana Kumbha donated Ganesh Ji and Chamunda Mata idols years ago. Skanda Puran Arbudaachal i.e., Mount Abu is mentioned. Achaleshwar Mahadev is the family deity of the Parmar rulers. In earlier times, it was the center for metal idols. Once, the entire hilly area was shaken with tremors. Sage Vashishta worships Lord Mahadev to save. Lord Mahadev pressed his Great Toe to fix tremors; since then, there is an impression of the Great Toe, and is worshipped.

Thank you said I.

If you are touring Mount Abu, you should visit Achaleshwar Mahadev . 11 km approx. is Achalgarh from Mount Abu.