Dhosi Ka Pahad is an isolated, forested hill rising sharply above the plains near Narnaul, forming the north-western tail of the Aravalli range. From the top, visitors see a dramatic volcanic-looking crater with a temple complex, step-tank (Shiv Kund), dharamshala and traces of old fort walls. The climb (or new ropeway from the Haryana side) takes you through rocky paths and occasional waterfalls in the monsoon. For pilgrims, Dhosi is a sacred tirth; for trekkers, it is a scenic hike with strong mythological and historical flavour.
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History & highlights
Dhosi Hill is described in several ancient texts – including parts of the Mahabharata, Puranas and Shatapatha Brahmana – as a Vedic-era ashram site of sages like Chyavana and Bhrigu, and as part of the sacred region of Brahmavarta between the Saraswati and Drishadvati rivers. Tradition says the Ayurvedic tonic Chyavanprash was first formulated here for sage Chyavana by the Ashwini Kumar physicians. Over time, a fort was built on the summit in the medieval period, and later a dam and pakka reservoir were constructed (notably supported by the Birla family in the 1940s) to store rainwater for pilgrims. Today Dhosi is being developed with a ropeway and planned glass bridge, reflecting efforts to combine its Vedic heritage, volcanic geology and eco-tourism potential.
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