Thar Desert Rajasthan |
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Location Thar Desert or Great Indian Desert extends over an area of approximately 800 Km in length and 400 Km in width. The Desert lies in the North Western part of India and Eastern Pakistan between Indus and Sutlez river valleys on the west and Aravali range on the east. It is extensively a barren region of diversifying sand dunes, rocks and mediocre vegetation with an annual average rainfall of less than 200 cm. |
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Origin and History The origin of the Thar Desert is uncertain. Some geologists consider it to be 4,000 to 10,000 years old, whereas others state that aridity began in this region much earlier. The area is characterised by extreme temperatures of above 45C (113F) in summer to below freezing in winters. Rainfall is precarious and erratic, ranging from below 120mm (4.72inches) in the extreme west to 375mm (14.75inches) eastward. The lack of rainfall is mainly due to the unique position of the desert with respect to the Aravalli range. The desert lies in the rain shadow area of the Bay of Bengal arm of the southwest monsoon. The parallel nature of the range to the Arabian Sea arm also means that the desert does not receive much rainfall. |
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Camel Safari Camel Safaris in Rajasthan transports you away from the humdrum of city life to a whole new world of desolate landscape with not a soul to be seen. A typical Camel Safari in Rajasthan has specialist navigators who have years of experience under their belt and are very knowledgeable too. They not only guide you throughout your desert safari but also provide you with fascinating insight into the desert ecology, the culture and colorful lifestyle of the nomadic desert tribal dwellers. |
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Camel Safari Ride in Rajasthan Camel safaris are one of the best ways to explore the rustic desert from an elevated perspective and all you need to do is jump high into a comfy saddle for a ride into the mysterious deserts. Apart from the amazing landscape, you also get to sample the cultural diversity of the desert folks. The vast distances between each settlement mean that each settlement has its own cultural ethos and way of life all of which adds up to the incredible folk diversity. |
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