Thar Desert

¤ The Great Thar Desert of India

Also known as the Great Indian Desert, Thar Desert is located in Western India and South Eastern Pakistan. The landforms of Thar Desert is divided into three major regions - Sand Covered Thar, Plains and Hills. The Great Thar Desert spreads across the state of Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat in western India. Covering about 2,59,000sq km, the desert is interspersed with hillocks, gravel, salt marshes and some lakes.

¤ Thar Desert Rajasthan

However, the dexterous people of Rajasthan have transformed this scrubland into what is popularly known as ‘the most colourful desert in the world’, making Rajasthan the No.1 destination in India for tourism.

The only river that crosses these sands is the Luni, which joins the Arabian Sea through the Rann of Kutch. In 1996, discoveries made by paleontologists indicated that dinosaurs and their ancestors stalked the desert as long back as 300 million years.

¤ Great Thar Desert - Enjoy The Desert Circuit

Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur are three main cities of Rajasthan. They all are entangled in such a way that they form an excellent Desert circuit. The desert circuit trail gives an unforgettable experience to everybody who come here from all across the world.


¤ Desert Safari

Safaris are considered the best way to explore Thar Desert. Desert Safari can be divided into two Jeep Safari and Camel Safari. Jeep Safari is a beautiful way to experience the beauty of Thar Desert. Desert Jeep Safari especially at the Sam Sand dunes in Jaisalmer is one of the most adventurous and rewarding of all the safaris which you would have undertaken.


¤ Villages in Thar Desert

You would be able to locate number of villages along the desert. These villages reflect the rich cultural heritage of the state. These villages profoundly carries the heritage of the bygone era. The people residing in these villages have two major occupation - Livestock and Cattle.