| Aravalli Range | |
|---|---|
 The Aravali Range in Rajasthan | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu |
| Elevation | 1,722 m (5,650 ft) |
| Coordinates | 24°35′33″N 74°42′30″E / 24.59250°N 74.70833°E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 670 km (420 mi) |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Hindi pronunciation: [əɾaːʋ(ə)li] |
| Geography | |
 Topographic map of India showing the range | |
| Country | India |
| States | |
| Regions | |
| Rivers | |
| Settlements | |
| Range coordinates | 25°00′N 73°30′E / 25°N 73.5°E |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Aravalli-Delhi Orogen |
| Rock age | Precambrian |
| Rock type(s) | Fold mountains from plate tectonics |
The Aravalli Range (also spelled Aravali) is a mountain range in Northern-Western India, running approximately 670 km (420 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana,[1] Rajasthan, and ending in Ahmedabad Gujarat.[2][3] The highest peak is Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu at 1,722 m (5,650 ft). The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest geological features on Earth,[4][5][6][7] having its origin in the Proterozoic era.
The Aravalli Range is rich in natural resources and serves as check to the growth of the western desert.
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