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Guru Shikhar Peak, Rajasthan
Guru Shikhar, situated at a distance of fifteen kilometers from Mount Abu is the highest peak in Rajasthan.

Guru Shikhar PeakPerched at a height of 1,722 meters (5676 feet) above mean sea level, Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in Rajasthan. It is situated at a distance of fifteen kilometers from Mount Abu in Sirohi district. One can get a complete view of Mount Abu and its serene surroundings from this peak.

On the top of the peak there is a temple of Dattatreya which is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Other temples situated nearby are Mira Temple, Chamundi Temple and a small Shaivite shrine on the "Shikhar".

(Last Updated on : 21/01/2009)
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