India is gifted with a unique geographical diversity, be it the giant Himalayas in the north or the oceans and seas on the south. In one side India is bequeathed with the vast fertile Gangetic plains and in other side the infertile desert in Rajasthan. India houses the great Indian Thar Desert which is a dry region about 800 kms long and 400 kms wide. This desert of India covers the northwest part of India and East of Pakistan and bordered by the Aravalli Ranges on the east and Indus and Sutlej river valleys on the west.The main geographical features of the Desert area of India are the vast sand dunes, broken rocks, wastelands. The average annual rainfall is less then 25 cm. This region of India is thinly populated. The artifice canals drawn in this part is fed with the waters of Sutlej and Beas Rivers.
The main desert state of India is Rajasthan and a part of Gujarat is also included in this region. One may surprise to see the desert life of the Rajasthan and hence it is the most visited state in India. The cities of Rajasthan are the erstwhile princely states of Rajputs. The main deserted cities are Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner. Bikaner is known as the camel city, Jaisalmer is known as the golden city and Jodhpur is known as the sun city of Rajasthan.
What are the main attractions of Rajasthan desert tour? Each desert city and town of Rajasthan houses the majestic forts and palaces and beautiful painted havelis. The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is known as the Open Air Art Gallery as in each Haveli of the area has painted frescoes on the walls. The major towns of Shekhawati desert villages are Mandawa, Mukundgarh, Jhunjhunu, Nawalgarh and Dundlod. Visiting this desert village one can set out a camel safari on the sand dunes and can explore the rich cultural life of the local people.Jodhpur, the sun city of Rajasthan is called the sun city of Rajasthan and the main attractions are the Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the royal cenotaphs. The Rohet Village is located in close proximity to Jodhpur which houses the nature saving Bishnoi community. Jaisalmer, the golden city houses the Golden Fort which dominates the entire landscape of the city. Jaisalmer visit is synonymous with the camel safari at the Sam sand dune village and camping at the same village. Desert National Park and Gadisar Lake are other attractions of Jaisalmer. Bikaner, the camel city is one of the enchanting desert cities and it houses the Camel Breeding Farm and the only rat temple of the World at Deshnok village. Tourists touring Bikaner can experience camel safari and horse safari.
Desert Tour to Rajasthan means to explore the vast san dunes, camel and horse safari, exploration of the forts and palaces and havelis, and taking part in the fairs and festivals. Desert beauty blooms in each desert village and city of Rajasthan.
