Mount Abu winter festival (December 29 – December 30, 2022.)

 Fly to Mount Abu: Experience a Magical Christmas in the Abode of Gods.

Mount Abu Snapped from Achalgarh

Looking for the perfect destination to celebrate the holiday season? Fly to Mount Abu, the serene hill station often referred to as the “Abode of Gods,” and let the magic of Christmas and winter festivities sweep you off your feet. 

          Why Abu Should Be Your Holiday Haven 

Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a retreat from the hustle and bustle—it’s a sanctuary that blends cultural richness, natural beauty, and festive cheer. This year, Abu promises to be more dazzling than ever, offering visitors a unique chance to celebrate in a ‘virus-free’ atmosphere because there have been no reports of new coronavirus concerns. 

   The Winter Festival: Celebrate Culture and Joy 

The Winter Festival, set to be a grand spectacle, will start on December 29. Musicians and performers from across the country will take center stage, enchanting audiences with their melodies, vibrant traditional attire, and accessories. Picture this: the soulful sound of ‘shehnais’ welcoming you as you step into a celebration filled with lively performances, Rajasthani spice, and a warm, festive vibe. 

This year’s program includes a variety of events for visitors of all ages, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re drawn to cultural performances, local cuisine, or simply the charm of Mount Abu in winter, there’s something here for everyone. 

A Safe Celebration 

While Mount Abu invites you to enjoy its vibrant festivities, safety remains a top priority. Remember to: 

   Wear your mask

Avoid the three Cs: crowds, closed spaces, and close contact 

Follow simple safety guidelines to ensure a joyful and healthy holiday experience

 Be Free, Be Merry 

This holiday season, come to Abu, and let the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of Rajasthani hospitality fill your heart with joy. 

  “Be safe, be happy, take care, and enjoy your holiday cheer!” 

"BE SAFE BE HAPPY TAKE CARE ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER"

Cheers to a festive season to remember!

CHEERS 🥂

Weather update for Mount Abu [ 02/12/2022 ]

 Cold wave hits Mount Abu mercury dips.

The temperature on 1 Dec  2022 Mount Abu Raj.

Photo per kind favour Anil Babar  

Mount Abu adorned in a green mantle

The meteorological department has issued an alert regarding the threat of severe cold in many parts of Rajasthan state. Rajasthan is feeling the effects of the recent snowfall in Kashmir and Himachal through an icy wave. On the last two days of November, the temperature dipped and on the first day of December; it hit zero. Last night it fell short of dropping to zero. Our winter is in full swing, and within days the temperature will drop over to minus.

Newspapers will be rife with snowfall in Mount Abu. Let me assure you that this claim is a myth. Frost that takes place in the field during the night freezes water and dew in the field, making it look like Abu has snow.

Captions such as these "Visit the frosty mountains of Rajasthan, Mount Abu", "Mount Abu Snowfall", "Mt Abu sports a 'snow-white' look this winter" and a host of other captions give the impression that it snows in Abu. This frosty occurrence draws tourists to the hill in large numbers.

Tourists visiting Abu will need warm clothing as mornings and evenings get chilly. 

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Mount Abu echoes with the roar of the monsoons. [August 2022]

 The monsoon is active again in Mount Abu. There will be more showers to come.

The roar of the monsoons Mt Abu. 2022

It has been raining since 1 July 2022 on Mount Abu. It poured relentlessly with a vengeance on the hilltops, dales, gorges, and plains. There was a roaring river on Abu Road. It flowed from bank to bank, just below the bridge. The rainfall roared in Abu, bringing the hills and cataracts to life, spewing fiercely with fury, threatening ridges, bridges, roadways and pathways with intensity.

There is JOY and anxiety in the monsoon in Abu for the Aam Abuites. The showers exhilarated the jungle with their life-giving water. The reservoirs of Abu overflow to everybody’s delight. Rationing of the water supply will remain the same, “Every Second Day.” Tourists enjoy the falling rain like fish leaping out of the water. The gushing waters, waterfalls, and whirling mist are a welcome alleviation from the sweltering hot weather of the plains. 

The Abuites won't get a break from the rainy weather as the Met Department forecasts another round of rainfall next week. advise Mount Abu guests that while dancing and frolicking under waterfalls in a realistic area can be thrilling, they must avoid entering the rapids rushing downstream at all costs as it can be treacherous. Monsoons have already taken three lives this year with their rushing intensity. BE SAFE, TAKE CARE, AND DO NOT DO THE DARE.

Paddy's Bridge submerged, day scholars, get a holiday

Paddy's Bridge St Mary's Road.mp4

Per kind favour Sahil via WhatsApp 

Keep tuned will add more snaps and videos of events as they unfold.

Monsoons in Mount Abu [ 3/08/2022 ]

Monsoons in the Abode of Gods 

Orange sky at night tourist  delight

In the land of the Rajputs, water is one of the biggest problems. Mount Abu, which is known as the oasis of Rajasthan and the abode of gods, also depends on the monsoon season. During June, we received a few welcome showers. These showers were a blessing to the parched forest that had seen forest fires. Suddenly, the arid forest appeared as if it were a garden of Aden after these showers. The forest fires would now be put on hold until next summer. I, for one, breathed a sigh of relief.

Our monsoon started on July 1st of 2022, so it blessed Abu with rain every day throughout July. This heralded the start of our monsoon 10 to 15 days in advance. The fog fell like it was from the sixties, lowering clouds kissing the canopy of the now green forest, gurgling streams, waterfalls, misty showers, and sometimes even pelting rain. The mountain heaves a sigh of relief this year. 

According to the information below, Abu has been given its annual quota of water. The bodies of water in Abu are full, reassuring us that there is enough water to last until the monsoon season.

Gauge Report Mount Abu

Dated 2-8-2022 Tuesday

☔️Rainfall= 22 mm

🌧Total Rainfall = 42 inches

Lower Kodra Dam=  58'/59'

(1153.53/1188ML)

Lower khodra Dam an inch to overflow 3 Aug 2022
per kind favour Crescentia teacher St Mary's school 

Upper kodra Dam=28'/33'

(302.4/414ML)

NAKKI LAKE=12.25/12.25Mtr

(1215/1215ML)

They have predicted that August will receive a higher-than-average amount of rainfall this year. Monsoon is one month when Gujaratis flock to their favourite watering holes in droves. With occasional downpours to heavy showers, the monsoon is enticing. Mountainous greenery, overflowing streams, and gushing waterfalls are all major attractions of the year. It is the season of joy in our abode during the monsoon, as tourists from all over India flock here.

I advise those travelling this way to make their reservations well in advance, as Abu will be flooded by 15 August 2022 with tourists scrambling for hotels and rooms.

Abuites are praying for a respite from this gloomy spell of non-sunny days so that they can once again enjoy the sunshine.

The Hills of Abu Ablaze. [ 30 April 2022 ]

  The Hills of Abu Ablaze.

Fire in Achalgarh 

Forest fire in Achalgarh

The fires that were spreading yesterday towards Gurmukh and the dams have burned out. Videos of the latest fires that are presently ongoing are just coming in kind in favour of Sahil Zutzi. The videos posted right now are of forest fires started in Achalgarh. 

A forest fire blazing right now at Achalgarh 

Video per kind favour Sahil

I will keep you abreast as and when I receive the latest.

The forest fire fighting unit is battling this latest ongoing blaze.

Forest Fire Achalgarh.

Massive forest fire in the hills of Mount Abu [ 29 April 2022 ]

 The Hills of Abu Ablaze.

Fire in the Hills

Per kind favour of my niece Crescentia 

The current fire that is blazing through the hillsides of Abu occurred yesterday. Abuites urgently phoned the various departments to take control of the fire. Yesterday afternoon, we had all the concerned departments apprised of the fire that was spreading throughout the jungle. The breeze at the moment is quite strong, so containing the fire is going to be serious and troublesome.

The fire is developing behind the Lower Khodra Dam and is heading towards the higher Kodra Dam. Over 100 individuals are striving to check the fire. I will keep you posted on the condition.

Siddharth, a teacher in Abu Road, forwarded me the photograph last night. He has been keeping me informed about the fire in the hillsides since the first day.

Abu Hills on fire

Happy Easter from The Abode of Gods Mount Abu [14/04/2022 ]

 Wishing All a "Happy Easter" from Mount Abu.

The Easter Moon or Pink moon

 “Just wanted to say a warm springtime hello and wish you a happy 

Easter"

MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS

AND YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE

AND NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS

COMES THROUGH YOUR DOOR

Springtime and Easter symbolize renewal and new beginnings. Rejoice!

The Pink moon or the Easter moon

May this year 2022 be less stressful than the previous two years. May you keep riding the winds of fortune and may COVID shy away from your family and friends 

The Abu Bunny wishes you all well have a great weekend.

The wild hare of Mount Abu 

Photograph in favour of Sahil Zutzi.

Achalgarh area set ablaze forest fire Mount Abu [ 24 March 2022 ]

 Wildfire in Achalgarh zone

Wildfire Achalgarh zone
per kind favour Sahil Abu Birder

Wildfire Achalgarh zone

per kind favour Sahil Abu Birder

We judge the lack of moisture in the summer months to be a contributing cause of forest fires. Since summer in the “Abode of Gods” is only just starting, the recent surge of fires in the Achalgarh zone is questionable. On 22 March 2022 there was a fire in Achalgarh, and last night (23 March 2022 at around 6 pm and lasted until about 2 am), three fires broke out almost simultaneously. One was adjacent to the Achalgarh temple area, another was behind the Safari cottages, and the third one was near Veer Baba. 

Officials accuse visitors and locals of irresponsibly tossing lit bidis or cigarettes over dry grass, sparking fires. Some think that they deliberately set jungle fires as revenge for the ban on collecting wood.

Mount Abu has had several forest fire breakouts throughout the years. Forest firefighting is dangerous and agencies lack resources to handle enormous fires. This is one of the most terrifying trials a guy has ever encountered. 

There has been an upsurge in forest fire incidences in recent years, which is a reason for concern for everyone. Forest fires have wreaked havoc on various parts of Mount Abu's dwindling forest every year. The significant damage caused by these fires is the destruction of rare plants located in woodlands. They endanger the lives of animals and birds that live in the forest.

Forest Department officials believe they are short on workforce and equipment to deal with the situation. Even in regions where they have taken action, regular measures such as building fire lines and dealing with forest fires are insufficient. I hope the spate of fires that have cropped up won’t be a harbinger of an evil wind wafting through this hill station. 

Mount Abu city roads in Shambles. [ 15/03/2022 ]

 The pathetic state of Mount Abu roads.

Mount Abu city roads are in Shambles
Photographs per kind favour Jennifer

When RUIDP was given the task of constructing the sewage system in Mount Abu, the condition of the city's road network, which had been declining for some time, became much worse. The incompetence of the government and the commercial telecom sector, which has resulted in haphazard road excavations that seriously jeopardise Abu's fragile ecology, has made the problem worse. The condition of their roadways, which seem to be in a continual state of chaos, appalled residents of Abu, despite ambitions to turn the city into a classy one.

The excavation of all the city's roads has left behind big holes, craters, and loose gravel that is especially dangerous for two-wheelers. the constant rock blasting interrupts everyday life and frequently results in traffic congestion, particularly on weekends when the city draws a sizable number of tourists.

When worried locals voice their displeasure about the frequent digging of their streets, they are told that it's a necessary component of a smart city initiative. A lot of locals doubtfully wonder if a new village is being built, which calls into question the effectiveness of the smart city project.

Potholes and patches abound on the roadways, making daily living difficult for locals like traversing a battlefield. Even if the Abu government is committed to creating a "SMART CITY," the roads are in poor shape because of the influence of state and private contractors, which changes less likely. There are still questions regarding these projects' viability and profitability, and locals worry that they could end up being ghost projects. The previously bright silver line in the distance now seems blemished, casting doubt on the durability and significance of the city's development projects.

Nakki Lake as of today
Photographs per kind favour of Harnam.

MOUNT ABU RAODS 25 March 2022 
Per kind favour Jennifer 

Curfew in Mount Abu:[ 17 Jan 2022. ]

 The market closed on Sunday. They confined tourists to their hotels.

Mount Abu 17 Jan 2022.
Curfews and lockdowns are like the clouds that visit the Abode of the Gods

“Salutations from Mount Abu”

As it is my initial post of the year 2022, I cherish all my readers an outstanding year 

“Happy New Year To All of you!” Stay blessed and remain safe this winter. May you all escape the COVID-19 infection?

Mount Abu was under a weekend curfew yesterday, enforced by the authorities

There were several visitors who weren’t aware that Mount Abu was under a curfew yesterday. The curfew restricted all movement for them, which they found extremely unpleasant. The town was absolutely closed except for essential goods, medical care, vegetable shops, milk booths and the petrol pump.

Police and the administration team were out cruising the streets to ensure the curfew remained in place. They imposed fines on those caught without their masks. Law enforcement fined visitors and residents who roamed around without a legitimate reason. Police gave visitors who didn’t know about the curfew a warning and summoned them to remain in their various hotels. 

Different residents in Abu reacted differently to the curfew imposed on their city. It pleased some that the authorities imposed a curfew in place as they aspired to curb the enormous crowds touring this hill station on weekends. However, some residents were vexed that their livelihoods depended on tourists, and were being targeted by the authorities to disrupt their lives. 

Please note that if you are planning a pleasant trip to Abu, it is best to avoid the weekend. Be conscious that there is a curfew each night from 8 pm to 6 am. The curfew is in place to restrain the virus from being extremely active during these hours or for the animals to prowl freely in the sanctuary without human conflict.