Summer Festival, Mount Abu

Mt. Abu is a major pilgrim center located in south-west of Rajasthan. This picturesque hill station stirs to life during three day Summer Festival. The festival begins with an enthralling ballad, followed by folk dances of Rajasthan like Gair, Ghoomar and Dhap.

The evening is enlivened by a Sham-e- Qualwali. Qualwals or high pitch singers from all over the state come to perform here and captivate the audience with their vocal skills.

Other gripping events include a boat race on the Nakki Lake and roller skating race. The grand finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks. Refresh yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Nakki Lake.

It is believed that the Gods formed the lake-bed by digging it with their fingernails - 'nakh' - hence the name nakki lake. Other places worth visit, include : Dilwara, Jain Temples, Adhar Devi Temple, Gaumukh Temple, Sunset Point and Honeymoon Point.