Mount Abu, a picturesque hill station verdant with lush green forests is an oasis in the arid land of Rajasthan. Situated in the southernmost tip of the Aravalli Hills, the place has a cool climate unlike the rest of Rajasthan. The altitude of the plateau (1220m) and the rich cover of flora lend it the pleasant climate. The road to Mount Abu is an uphill drive that looks over an arid landscape. The entire road is dotted with huge pieces of stones which have been curved into weird shapes by the high velocity winds of the desert. According to a local legend, 'Abu' stands for the son of the Himalayas and derives its name from Arbuada, the powerful serpent who saved 'Nandi, the bull of lord Shiva. Before it became a Jain pilgrimage center, Mount Abu had been a retreat of many great Hindu sages and seers, the most important being Rishi Vashistha. It is said that Rishi Vasishtha created four agnikula clans of Rajputs from a fire pit by performing a 'yajna' or fire sacrifice. The 'yajna was performed beside a spring which emerged from a rock shaped like the head of a cow. Thus the name "gaumukh" is attributed to that place.

Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. It is a holy site of pilgrimage for the Jains as well as the Hindus. It houses one of the marvelous pieces of Indian architecture, the Dilwara Jain Temples. Besides these magnificent temples, Mount Abu is also the home of Gaumukh temples, Adhar Devi temple and Raghunathji Temple. There is a lot to Mount Abu besides these places of religious significance. There are several picnic spots and trekking routes close to Mount Abu. It is a beautiful place strewn with gardens and parks. But one of the major points which attract tourists and specially honeymooning couples to this place is the Honeymoon point or the Andra Point. The Honeymoon point of Mount Abu is a major tourist attraction which draws thousands of tourists annually. It is situated at the peak of a hill and presents a splendid view of the lush green valleys as well as the arid desert plains at the same time. The best time to visit the honeymoon point is at dusk when the sun slowly climbs down the back of the mountains. Honeymoon point specially attracts newly wed couples, as they can lose themselves in the grandeur of nature. One hardly realizes the passing away of time, while sitting at the Honeymoon point and staring beyond the mountains. Next time if you plan to visit Mount Abu, do not forget to include this beautiful place in your tour itinerary.

How to reach Honeymoon Point: By Air - The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap airport, Udaipur. Daily flights from Jaipur and Delhi land at this airport. By Train: The nearest railway station is Abu Road. Situated at a distance of about 22 Kilometers from Mount Abu, trains regularly arrive here from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jaipur and Jodhpur. By Road: Rajasthan Roadwyas run regular buses from Jaipur and Abu road to Mount Abu. It is also well connected with Delhi, Bundi, Ajmer and Udaipur.