Dhinodhar Hills, Sacred volcanic hills in Nakhatrana Taluka, India
Dhinodhar Hills are volcanic hills in Nakhatrana Taluka featuring dark volcanic rock with distinctive columnar formations rising prominently from flat sandstone terrain. The formation displays a circular ring structure with a crater-like depression at its center.
A shrine was built at the hilltop in 1821 by a local leader to honor a revered ascetic of spiritual importance. This construction marked the beginning of the site becoming a major spiritual center for the surrounding region.
Local pilgrims visit throughout the year to worship at the shrines scattered across the hilltop, making it an active spiritual gathering place. The structures and religious site remain central to how people in the region mark important occasions and personal milestones.
The best time to visit falls between December and January when weather conditions are most favorable for exploration. Clear paths and stable terrain make it accessible for visitors of various fitness levels to explore the rock formations.
The hills formed from a cooled magma intrusion that eroded over millions of years, leaving behind the distinctive circular ring visible today. This geological process created a natural formation that reveals ancient volcanic activity in what is now a flat sandstone landscape.
Location: Nakhatrana Taluka
GPS coordinates: 23.45500,69.34194
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56
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