Founded as a conservation area in 2001, the Monte AlegreState Park (PEMA in Portuguese), protects a forested complex of canyons, valleys and caves, home to some 600 prehistoric rock paintings dating back some 11,000 years.
The site’s geological importance lies in its unique rock formations including caves and rock shelters and the insights they provide into India’s geological past ....
Gustafson, who also partook in the rock painting workshop, emphasized the importance of providing varied activities that cater to the diverse interests and mobility levels of seniors.