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Rajasthan Travel Guide
History
Map of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Climate
Rajasthan Distance chart
Rajasthan State Profile
Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Tourism
Rajasthan Desert
Folk Dance and Music
Rajasthan Food
Rajasthan Culture
Rajasthan Wildlife
Paintings of Rajasthan
Jewels of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Festival
People of Rajasthan
Fort & Palaces of Rajasthan
Rajasthan City Guide
Ajmer
Pushkar
Bikaner
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Kota
Mount Abu
Ranthambore
Udaipur
Nathdwara
Adventure Tourism
Bird Watching
Camel Safari
Horse Safari
Other Safari
Para Sailing and Ballooning
Treeking
Water Sports
Hotels in Rajasthan
Hotels in Ajmer
Hotels in Pushkar
Hotels in Bikaner
Hotels in Jaipur
Hotels in Jaisalmer
Hotels in Jodhpur
Hotels in Kota
Hotels in Mount Abu
Hotels in anthambore
Hotels in Udaipur
Hotels in Nathdwara
Thar Desert
Thar desert is a arid desert in northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. The rajasthan
desert enclosed by the Sutlej River on the northwest side, on the east by the Arâvalli
Range, on the south by the salt marsh known as the Rann of Kutch, and on the west
by the Indus Valley.
The Topography
The rajasthan thar desert is about 805 km in length and about 485 km in breadth. The
arid zone mainly consists of rolling sandhills,among which are found scattered growths
of shrub and rock outcroppings.
Climate of Thar Desert
The Rainfall in Rajasthan thar desert is sparse ranging from 127 to 254 mm yearly,
and temperatures rise as high as 52.8° C (127° F) in July.A large irrigation and power project has reclaimed areas of the northern and western desert for agriculture. The
small population is mostly pastoral, and hide and wool industries are prominent.
Desert Circuit
The best known desert circuit in Rajasthan are found in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur
and area of Shekahawati. Desert circuit encompasses different desert cities of
Rajasthan. The camel rides on the sand dunes of rajasthan deserts are an
unforgettable experience as are the sunsets. These places boasts of some very fine
reminders of the glorious past- palaces, forts, temples and other elegant monuments
of architectural, historical value - an unforgettable treat for any visitor taking this
route.
Adventure offered by the Golden Sands
Desert Safari
The rajasthan desert Safari is the most enthralling experience for the visitors. There
are different ways of covering the rajasthan desert that includes Camel Safari, Jeep
Safari and Horse Safari.
Camel Safari
Camel Safari is the best known way to cover the Thar desert of Rajasthan.The came
in Rajasthan have been domesticated thousands of years ago primarily for the
purpose of making tedious journeys through the unrelenting rajasthan Thar Desert.
You may go for a short safari through a typical Rajasthani village or a long-distance expedition lasting a few days.The best times for travelling are the cooler parts of the
day, the mornings and evenings.
Jeep Safari
This is another way to explore the sandy grandeur of the golden sands. Opting for
jeep Safari will help you to save time as well as it will save you from the heat .