Tucked away in the Aravali mountain range in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, Bera is a tiny hamlet surrounded by some spectacularly scenic countryside. This surrounding wilderness area is characterised by a desert landscape of forest plains and rocky outcrops inhabited by an impressive array of wildlife species including Indian wolf, sloth bear, Indian leopard, striped hyena, golden jackal, and jungle cat. The hamlet itself features a small but charming heritage hotel, Castle Bera, which serves as an ideal base for exploring the area’s many tourist attractions. These include the Jawai hills and lake, one of the region’s most renowned wild leopard spotting locations; the Ranakpur Temple, a famous Jain structure; and Kumbalgarh Sanctuary, a vast wildlife refuge centred around the impressive historic fort of Kumbhalgarh.