Thar Desert

 

Thar Desert

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of Thar Desert , you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guidance of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

Thar Desert  also  known as the Great Indian Desert . Thar  Desert is a large ,arid region in the north western part of the Indian subcontinent .Thar Desert  are  rolling sand dunes,rockey plains ,low baren hills and salty  lake (playas).The Thar  Desert  is in western Rajasthan. Thar  Desert  lies  between 24⁰ 37’ to 30 ⁰ 10’48’’ north latitude and 69 ⁰ 29 ’ to 76⁰ 05’33 ’’east longitude. Desert’s  range  from 150 meters to 325 meters(490 feet  to 1,066 feet) above sea level, sloping downward from east  to west .Thar  Desert  is  covers about 200,000 to 264,000 square kilometers, roughly Thar Desert  85% located in India (mostly in Rajasthan ,plus parts of Gujarat ,Punjab ,and Haryana and 15% extending into eastern Pakistan(Sindh and Punjab provinces. The Rann of Kutch to the south Indus river plain to the west , the Aravalli Range to the southeast  and the Punjab Plain to the north ,Thar Desert in Rajasthan features a subtropical . Desert  has arid climate characterized  by extreme temperatures ,high evaporation rates ,very low rainfall. The Thar Desert maximum temperature 40⁰ C to 50⁰ C and minimum temperature 0⁰C to 5.9 ⁰C.Frost is common in Thar Desert.Thar Desert(Great Indian Desert  transitioned from a fertile ,river –fed landscape into an arid region around 4,500  to 5,000 years ago changing monsoons and  the drying of ancient  rivers like the Hakra and Saraswati  altered  the environment and has  became   a  desert  in  the subcontinent  of  India. Types of  languages covers about 200,000 to 264,000 square kilometers, roughly Thar Desert  85% located in India (mostly in Rajasthan ,plus parts of Gujarat ,Punjab ,and Haryana and 15% extending into eastern Pakistan(Sindh and Punjab provinces. The Rann of Kutch to the south Indus river plain to the west , the Aravalli Range to the southeast  and the Punjab Plain to the north ,Thar Desert in Rajasthan features a subtropical . Desert  has arid climate characterized  by extreme temperatures ,high evaporation rates ,very low rainfall. The Thar Desert maximum temperature 40⁰ C to 50⁰ C and minimum emperature 0⁰C to 5.9 ⁰C.Frost is common in Thar Desert.Thar Desert(Great Indian Desert  transitioned from a fertile ,river –fed landscape into an arid region around 4,500  to 5,000 years ago changing monsoons and  the drying of ancient  rivers like the Hakra and Saraswati  altered  the environment and has  became  a  desert  in  the subcontinent  of  India. Types of  languages  available in Thar Desert are : Marwari,Bagri (Baagri), Shekhawati, Godwari, Sindhi , Lahnda and Dhundari. Types of religions available in Thar Desert are :  Hinduism , Islam,  Christianity ,Jainism , Sikhism. Types of  tourism sites  available in  Thar Desert are : Sand Dunes and Desert Landscapes, Khuri Sand Dunes, Mahabar Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer Fort (Golden Fort),Jodhpur (The Blue City),Bikaner,  Kuldhara Village (Dark Tourism Site), Barmer,  Gadisar Lake Pushkar, Desert  National  Park.  Types  of  fairs  &   Festivals  available  

Thar Desert  are  : Jaisalmer Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav),Bikaner Camel Festival, Marwar Festival,Rajasthan International Folk Festival (Jodhpur RIFF),Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair),Nagaur Fair,Kolayat Fair,Ramdevra Fair and Urs Festival. Types of  Arts & Crafts available in Thar Desert  are : Kashidakari & Mirror Work, Pattu Weaving, Split-Ply Braiding, Bandhani(Tie & Dye),Embroidered Juttis & Mojris,Camel Leather Artifacts,Barmer & Jodhpur Woodwork, Usta Art, Kathputli Dolls,Habur Stone Crafting and Yellow Sandstone Carving. Types of  adventure sports available in are : Dune Bashing (Off-Roading),Parasailing & Paragliding,Quad Biking (ATV Rides),Paramotoring,Hot Air Ballooning,Jeep & Camel Safaris,Desert Camping & Stargazing,Desert Camping & Stargazing.Types of  restaurants  available in Thar Desert  are :  Traditional Rajasthani & Thali Restaurants, Rooftop & Fort-View Cafes/Restaurants:Desert Camp & Dune Dining (Open-Air / Candlelight), Highway & Dhabas / Family Restaurants , Multi-Cuisine & International Cafes. Types of  health centres  available in Thar Desert  are : Sub-Centres (SCs) / Ayushman Arogya Mandira, Primary Health Centres (PHCs): Community Health Centres (CHCs) Ayurvedic, Unani, and Homeopathic Dispensaries: The Ayushman Health & Wellness Centres (AHWCs), Rural Trust Hospitals,Mobile Medical Units & Outreach Camps, Telemedicine Health Advisory Centres: Private Diagnostic & Day Care Centres. Types of  communications   available in Thar Desert   are : Mobile Networks (4G/5G): Solar-Powered Mobile Towers, Satellite Internet: Fiber and Folk Music and Oral Traditions: euphonious folk songs, puppetry (Kathputli), Camel Couriers. Types  of  tourist guides  available in Thar Desert   are : Government-Approved Heritage & City Guides,Local Camel-Driver Guides (Camelmen), Jeep and 4WD Safari Drivers, Village and Cultural Guides. List tourism information center available in Thar Desert   are : Government-Approved Heritage & City Guides, Local Camel-Driver Guides (Camelmen),Jeep and 4WD Safari Drivers,Village and Cultural Guides. Types of  accommodations  available in Thar Desert  are : The Kafila Desert Camp, The Escape Luxury Desert Camp, and Queen of Thar Desert Camp,  Sangram Desert Wellness Resort and The Bordi Jaisalmer,  Hotel Sandstone Villa, Incredible's Homestay (inside the fort), and Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa, ITC WelcomHotel. Types of  transports  available in Thar Desert  are  : Camels, 4x4 jeeps, Jotor vehicles/taxis, Trains, and Local buses.

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