The Aravalli Range literally meaning 'line of peaks' , is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km from northeast to southwest across states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.The Aravalli Range runs across the state from the southwest peak Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height, to Khetri in the northeast. This divides the state into 60% in the northwest of the range and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract is sandy and unproductive with little water but improves gradually from desert land in the far west and northwest to comparatively fertile and habitable land towards the east.
Aravallies Mountains - Adventurous Destination for Trekkers
Being the oldest mountain ranges in India, the aravallis have always attracted tourists from India and abroad. If one is looking for an adventurous, action packed holiday then the aravallies can be the ultimate destination. It is considered to be unique for trekkers as this place abounds in dense jungles, undulating meadows, lakes and so on.
These ranges constitute some of the finest places like Mount Abu which is 1300 m above the sea level, Kumbhalgarh fort,the jain temples of Ranakpur etc. |