点评:I just want to say a huge thank you to Narayan and Harsh for an amazing time at Mount Abu in the Aravalli Hills - an oft overlooked part of the typical Rajasthan tourist route. Firstly spending four days in the peace and quiet of these beautiful mountains is a welcome respite from the noise and hustle of the towns and cities we all explore.
Secondly to be so ably, generously and kindly ‘guided’ by these two brothers is a really great experience and one I would highly recommend. Narayan, who took me to the incredible 4000 year old Delwara Jain temple and the Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is a fountain of historical and spiritual knowledge which he imparts easily, fluently and enthusiastically.
I did three wonderful hikes with Harsh, part botanist, ecologist, philosopher who pointed out evidence of bears, leopards, porcupine, wild bore and more. His knowledge of the trees and plants and their medicinal uses is second to none and it’s fascinating to learn (and try and retain) all the knowledge he has to offer. He’s a great guide, and picked three very different routes each day, one of which included a great sighting of Mount Abu’s mascot bird - the rare and beautiful Green Munia (Green Avadavat). Sadly no bears or leopards but many a tale do they have to tell of sightings.
In short, for some fresh air, Mountain View’s, serene lakes, ancient temples and some great chats and conversations get in touch with these lovely guys and spend a few days hiking and sighting seeing in their company. You won’t regret it.
And as a solo female traveller in the middle of wonderful nowhere I felt very comfortable and safe.
翻译:我只想对纳拉扬和哈什表达由衷的感谢,感谢他们带我度过了在阿拉瓦利山脉阿布山的美好时光——这片区域常常被人们忽略,并非典型的拉贾斯坦邦旅游路线。首先,在这片美丽山脉的宁静中度过四天,让我得以暂时逃离喧嚣拥挤的城镇,享受片刻的休憩。
其次,能够得到这两位兄弟如此精湛、慷慨和友善的“向导”,真是一次难忘的体验,我强烈推荐。纳拉扬带我参观了拥有4000年历史的德尔瓦拉耆那教寺庙和阿查莱什瓦尔·马哈德夫神庙,他渊博的历史和精神知识令人叹服,而且他能轻松、流畅、热情地将这些知识传授给我。
我和哈什一起进行了三次精彩的徒步旅行,他既是植物学家、生态学家,又是哲学家,一路上为我指出了熊、豹子、豪猪、野猪等动物的踪迹。他对树木、植物及其药用价值的了解无人能及,学习(并努力记住)他所传授的知识令人着迷。他是一位出色的向导,每天都会安排三条截然不同的路线,其中一条路线让我们有幸目睹了阿布山的吉祥物——珍稀美丽的绿文鸟(绿阿瓦达瓦特)。可惜的是,我们没有看到熊或豹子,但他们有很多关于目击这些动物的奇闻轶事可以分享。
简而言之,如果您想呼吸新鲜空气,欣赏壮丽的山景、宁静的湖泊、古老的寺庙,并与人畅谈,那就联系这两位可爱的向导,和他们一起徒步旅行、观光几天吧。您绝对不会后悔。
作为一名独自旅行的女性,身处这片人迹罕至的世外桃源,我感到非常舒适和安全。