India – Mount Abu

Near to the border with Gujarat, Mount Abu is a hill station in the west of Rajasthan up on a high plateau and surrounded by forests.

As well as the restorative properties of the cool climate, Mount Abu is famous for the temple of Guru Dattatreya, who was believed to be an incarnation of the Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, all in the same time, the Divine Trinity. There are plenty of good accommodation options in Mount Abu and it is a particular favourite for family holidays.

With options for wildlife viewing, boat trips and activities in the town including shopping at the Khadi bazaar for brightly coloured clothing and hand-loomed items.