Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Rajasthan Organizes Summer Festival 2010

Location: Area- 328 Sq. Km

Altitude- 1220 meters above the sea-level

Best Time To Visit: February to June; September to December.

Rajasthan, the incredible State of India are dream destinations to fantasy lovers. It is dotted with enthralling travel areas, which just keeps alluring travelers time and again. Mount Abu in the state is an oasis in the barren desert land. Quite many a time we have seen this hill-station in Bollywood big screen and at times in the silver screen. But a real watch worth more than wandering around through the Idiot box.

Mount Abu nestled in the midst of the green loft hills and is a summer retreat for weary travelers. The mesmerizing place is blessed with exquisite rocky mountains and century-old temples. Summer Festival , held every year in the month of May/June pulls greatest number of crowds from different parts of the world.

This 2010, Summer Festival in Rajasthan, India will begin on 26th May and will wind up on 28th May. A visit to this hill-station offers a close glimpse of tribal tradition in the state. In additions, the festive aura is rejoiced with cultural programmes, which are worth watching. Ballad singing, Ghomar dance, puppet shows, Sham-e-Qawwali and display of fire works are special attractions.

Apart from the fun-filled cultural activities, tourist delight lies in enjoying the adventure boat race on the Nakki Lake. Roller Skating Race are also organized in the jazzing ambiance.

The joyful celebration of Summer Festival pave the way to have more at one go. Mount Abu hill-station has lot in store for visitors. Some worth-visiting places are enlisted below:

View Points: Sunset Point, Honeymoon Point, the Crags and the Shanti shikhar are popular hang out zone.

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: This oldest part of the is home to 110 plant species and 250 bird species

Dilwara Jain Temple: Dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras, this group of divine shrines was built between the years of 11th and 13th century

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