India is home to majestic mountain ranges known the world over. Among the more famous ranges of India; from the Vindhya to the Westhern Ghats and the much loved Nilgiri mountains and the snow capped Himalayas towering above all others, Indian hill country is painted as a unique picture with a colourful diversity that ranges from to tropical hill forest to alpine woodlands and icy glaciers. Among its smaller but not less awe inspiring mountain ranges is the Aravali Hills, an 800 kilometre mountain range straddling northern India and eastern Pakistan.
With one end of the range quite close to the capital city of Delhi, the Aravali Hills are drawn across the Indian states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat as well as Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan; so there are many access points to the range when youre off exploring. Even if not as high as the Himalayas, these hills which were found out to be among Indias oldest are mostly covered in lush temperate forests creating a unique environment of its own. Today, the mighty Aravali has becoming a favourite haunt for hikers and mountain climbers that make their way to the hills from the capital city.
Apart from a long adventurous trek through the hillside enjoying the scenery and mountain air, you can experience Indias mountain wildlife when youre visiting Aravali. At Ranthambore National Park located towards the Rajasthan side of the mountains, you can indulge a bit in the wild spirit of the land and maybe even glimpse the elusive tigers of Ranthambore. The easiest to reach the park will be from train by Delhi. Pressing further towards Rajasthan, you can visit the mystically beautiful hill city of Bundi nestled in a gorge and walk its narrow streets up to the famous Star Fort of Taragarh or enjoy an evening by the serene square shaped lake of Nawal Sagar. To the north of the mountains you can visit the sacred groves of the Aravali maintained by the people of the surrounding villages; which they revere as givers of life, and experience the archaic ways of life in these age old settlements.
You can make you way to Aravali easily if youre staying at Gurgaon or Delhi. Top quality
Gurgaon hotels are not hard to find, and the same goes for
luxury hotels Delhi is known for. A classy stay like the Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) can offer a pampering before you head off to challenge the might of Aravali Hills.
