tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280325002012-02-19T15:39:42.421+05:30Come and experience individually tailored hikes with Mount Abu Treks in the scenic ambiance of the Aravelli Range - one of the most ancient mountain belts of the world and home to incredible wildlife including more than 150 different bird species! Enjoy breathtaking sunrise or sunset mountain walks, inspiring village safaris or mystic "rishi" cave treks.Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17509456610167125315noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28032500.post-42914683197896655912010-03-17T18:50:00.003+05:302011-11-21T18:18:28.694+05:30

 

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This is Trevor Tank, a local wildlife sanctuary that was established in the 1960's. Its purpose was preserve the local flora and fauna, which is still a goal today. This picture was taken on a tractor with the villagers. We had to travel by tractor because the roads were not conducive to regular automobiles and it enabled us to take a closer look at shepherd life in villages surrounding Mt

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 A nomads campsite  The villages around Mount Abu are a snapshot in time. People still live in the traditional manner growing their own food and producing Rajasthani traditional shoes and clothes. Special features include the Rajasthan sand pot, the Marvadi turban, and corn chapatis and curries that are delicious to eat. Houses are still standing from the 13th century. Ghee is still

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Snakes have a powerful hold over the human imagination. The first reaction most people have when they encounter one is fear. The fear of snakes - Ophidiophobia - can be conquered by knowledge. The vast majority of snakes are completely harmless to humans. Even those that are dangerous hardly ever attack unless provoked. The more we learn about these creatures, the more fascinating they

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Some of the highlights of the treks may include an ayurvedic tour of the healing plants of Mount Abu, and catching a glimpse of the stunning wildlife like the sloth bear, panther, mountain deer (Sambar), porcupine, jackel, hyena and wild boar.  For bird lovers there are many species unique to this region including the Grey Jungle Fowl, Cuckoos, Kingfishers, Black Ibis, Great Indian Horn and Owls.

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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.

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

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Todd and our Russian friend Andrey

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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

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one mushroom seen in Mount Abu during our trek

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 View from top of the mountain!

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

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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

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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, jackal, hyena mountain dear (sambar) and wild boar. For bird lovers there are many species unique to this region, including the Grey Jungle Fowl, Chuckoos, Kingfishers, Flamingos (they are migrating from Siberia) and Owls

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