Spectacled cobra
Active by day and night one of India’s commonest snakes….
A good swimmer seen in fields near streams, rock piles, trees granaries and grain shop.

The snake
Snakes have a powerful hold over the human imagination… the first reaction most people have when they encounter one is fear... as with most fear
The fear of snakes-ophiophobia –can be conquered by knowledge. The more we learn about these creatures the more fascinating they become………
Snakes are highly evolved predators perfectly adapted for the lives that they lead. Some hunt in trees some on the ground and others in the sea…….
The vast majority are completely harmless to human.
Even those that are dangerous hardly ever attack unless provoked.

Highlights of the treks include an ayurvedic tour of the healing plants of Mount Abu & seeing the stunning wildlife in a safe manner. Wildlife includes the sloth bear, panther, cheetah and wild boar. For bird lovers there are many species unique to this region, including the Grey Jungle Fowl, Cuckoos, Kingfishers, Flamingos (they are migrating from Siberia) and Owls.The treks range from an easy 3-4 hour walk, a half day moderate trek, an all day adventure and an overnight trek where you can sleep in the caves that the "Rishis" (holy men) used to meditate in. The views are stunning and the experience is very spiritual for many travelers.On the treks I will also give you the history of Mount Abu and the region. Learn about the festivals and religions of Rajasthan from a local. I will do my best to satisfy your needs. I cook pure vegetarian food and can accommodate special diets. After your meal relax with fresh chai or ayurvedic tea. Sample local seasonal fruits like chiku, ber, pomegranate, wild blackberries and mangos.

On top of Mount Abu with the valley floor behind us. This pose was Todd's idea.On top of Mount Abu with the valley floor behind us. This pose was Todd's idea.

Very cool rock formation, doesn't it look like a face or a Picasso painting?

Todd and our Russian friend Andrey

Marsh crocodile Also known as mugger this is a broad-snouted crocodile that lives in shallow slow moving water in rivers, lakes and reservoirs or in marshes. Adults are grey-brown reach 4-5 in length and have a diet of larger fish amphibian birds and mammals usually monkeys but occasionally deer and buffalo during the dry season crocodile sometimes dig burrows for shelter and even migrate several kilometers across dry land to find butter habitat.

view from top of the mountain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Treks & Prices per person (Rupees) 3-4 hour trek: *280 (includes 80/- Govt. Tax) 1\2 day Reserve trek: *380 R (includes 80 R Gov tax) Full day Reserve trek: *610 R (includes 80 R Gov tax) Overnight Village: 1250 R (lunch, dinner, breakfast) Longer treks are catered to your needs. *These treks go into the Mount Abu Wildlife Reserve.

Housing

On our trek, we were amazed to see the styles of housing

wild life sancture is located in one of the oldest mountain ranges of india (the aravalli range) it
was declared a wild life sancture in 1960