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.
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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.
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Total Area:
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446000 sq kms
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Area Occupied In India : |
208110 sq kms |
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States : |
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana |
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Predominant Cities : |
Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer |
¤ 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. The
state is rich in forts and havelis. Desert Jeep Safari 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.
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