Mount Abu Post Deepavali Holiday: A Tourist Hotspot [ 30/10/2019 ]

Oh, to be a part of Abu when the sky is clear

Mount Abu a Tourist Hotspot

Oh, to be in Mount Abu When the Skies Are Clear

There’s something magical about Mount Abu when the skies are clear, the crisp air filled with the subtle scent of pine and the promise of the holiday season. As the Diwali lights fade, this hill station transforms into a bustling retreat, radiating warmth and charm. It’s a perfect time to visit, but if you’re planning a post-Diwali getaway, be warned: hotels may be fully booked and accommodation prices may soar if you don’t make reservations.

Thousands of holidaymakers are making their way up the winding roads of Mount Abu, day and night, eager to bask in its cool climate and festive spirit. The energy is apparent as if the hills expect a flurry of activity. Local authorities are working to ensure a smooth experience for all, especially after last year’s traffic snarls that left some visitors stuck for hours. This year, they’ve put measures in place to avoid a repeat, with hopes for a smoother and quicker journey. Fingers crossed!

For those planning to drive into the heart of the town, parking remains one of the biggest challenges. But don’t let that dampen your spirits! I’ve compiled a handy list of paid parking spots where you can leave your vehicle and dive into the festivities worry-free:

Paid Parking Locations in Mount Abu:

1. Kitchen Garden

2. Delwara

 3. Ashok Vatika

 4. Shivaji Nagar

 5. Arya Samaj

 6. Skating Ring

 7. Roadways Bus Stand

 8. Kamla Nehru Udhyan

9. Herbal Garden

10. Polo Grounds (Seasonal Parking)

So, pack your bags, confirm your reservations, and prepare to experience Mount Abu at its post-Diwali best. Whether exploring its natural beauty, soaking in the festive atmosphere, or enjoying the warm hospitality, this serene hill station promises an unforgettable holiday.

Happy travels, and may your time in Abu be as bright and joyous as the Diwali lights that once illuminated its skies.

Mount Abu Pristine streams are now Cesspools APPALLING

Mount Abu Pristine streams are now Cesspools 

Mount Abu prides itself on being a nervous eco-friendly environment and a sanctuary. It has over the years enhanced the tourist facilities, and today tourists favouring it as one of the most favoured destinations in Rajasthan. The environment of this place has worsened due to commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, and encroachment on the hillsides.
In the past, our streams were beautiful with clear water and fish, crabs, frogs, and snakes. I remember gathering rosary beads along the stream flowing past Pilgrim Road. Today all that is history with modern buildings, schools and farmhouses occupying the open places that once were the paradise of the birds and beasts. The Abu that had a magnetic pull on us while we studied here has lost a lot of its charm. It has eroded this Abode that held me captive with its primitive charm and beauty just like our lovely streams. 
Abu over the last decade or so has been the victim of thoughtless and poorly planned development and decisions. The mammoth project for re-filtering the stream water flowing down to Abu Road has been suspended for over a year and the crores spent on this project now seems a certainty that this white elephant will be another failed project to poor planning on part of the administration.
Due to a lack of space for septic tanks, hostels and large institutions use underground pipes that lead to the streams of Abu for wastewater management. The streams near Delwara, Gyan Sarovar, and NeelKant Temple roads are polluted by cesspools that release untreated waste. The stream in front of my house is one of the worst affected by untreated effluents and chemicals. The stench in the evening is turning bad to untreated effluents that are released in Kumarwada has a drastic effect on areas close to the stream.
If our local Municipal Board has an interest in the well-being of Mount Abu, it should immediately take action to rectify this problem. Failing to protect our ecosystem and clean water resources will have disastrous consequences soon. This will impact our eco-friendly environment. 
I’m posting a few photographs to illustrate how the stream has been affected by sewage and what is happening to the aquatic life, which also has a drastic effect on the bird and animal life dependent on the waters of these streams.

Foam forming from chemicals and effluents

Fish gasping for air

It's a matter of time 

Will they be here tomorrow?

Need to be transported to a cleaner environment for survival

They have put huge Bins along the roadside for garbage disposal

They still dump their garbage into the stream.

The picture above I snapped on 11 Dec 2016.