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Mount Abu is a mythologically and historically significant place. It is the spiritual home of the Gurjars and the Rajputs. It is the spiritual base for the Brahma Kumaris. It is Rajasthan's only hill-station, located along the Gujarat border.Mount Abu is a mythologically and historically significant place. It is the spiritual home of the Gurjars and the Rajputs. It is the spiritual base for the Brahma Kumaris. It is Rajasthan's only hill-station, located along the Gujarat border.Other than its scenic beauty, Mount Abu is also popular as a seat of religious importance for Jains. The structural architectural wonders in Mount Abu, among other places to visit, have been drawing history buffs and architecture enthusiasts from different corners of the world.The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m (5,650 ft) above sea level. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert' as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. It is also home to numerous Hindu and Jain temples.