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Dhauj & Mangar Bani Sacred Forest

Faridabad, Haryana, India

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Overview

The NCR's last primary Aravalli forest — a village-protected sacred grove of dhau trees, leopard pugmarks, prehistoric cave art and crag-climbing camps at Dhauj.

Why visit: Ten-thousand-year rock shelters and true wilderness beside a megacity.

Things to do

›Mangar Bani grove
›Stone-age shelters
›Dhauj crags
›Leopard-country dawn walks

Forest WalksRock ClimbingCave-Art Viewing

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free (guided walks advised)

Est. budget

₹300–1,500

Duration

Half–full day

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