http://nsyght.com/rss/tag/aravalli Nsyght is a search engine powered by you, your bookmarks, and your friends. en-us 50 Mount Abu is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan state in western India. It is located in Sirohi district. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar, at 1722 meters above sea level. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert', as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests.<br />Submited by Vivek 21, May 2008 Wed, 21 May 2008 06:39:05 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Mount-Abu-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Mount-Abu-Overview.html Rajasthan is bisected by the Aravalli hills, dividing it into two distinct landscapes. On the west is Rajasthan's unique feature, the Thar Desert an area of sand, scrub and thorn. The other is the region to the east of the Aravallis, which is more rain fed and hospitable<br />Submited by SanthoshAnand 16, May 2008 Fri, 16 May 2008 10:43:43 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/states/Rajasthan-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/states/Rajasthan-Overview.html