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Deserts form the backdrop of many a legend in India, and in the present times, are treated as destinations of tourist interest. Talking of Desert in India means –Rajasthan (Thar Desert).The arid and semi-arid region of Thar Desert stand divided between India and Pakistan. It spreads across the state of Rajasthan and parts of western Gujarat. The scanty rainfall and an extreme climate makes it a perfect desert experience topped with warm people ready to entertain visitors with their folk dance and music. The landforms of Thar Desert are divided into three major regions - Sand Covered Thar, Plains and Hills. Largely a desolate region of shifting sand dunes, broken rocks, and scrub vegetation, it receives an annual average rainfall of less than 25 cm. The Enigmatic desert of Rajasthan mystifies the mind with its beauty and vastness. The camel rides on sand dunes are an unforgettable experience. The magic and brilliance of desert city Rajasthan is a treat for the visitor. Black buck and chinkara (gazelle), amongst animals and francolin, quail and great bustard, amongst birds can be seen inhabiting this region. Sand grouse, ducks, and geese are the common migratory birds to the area. A tour of the Rajasthan Thar Desert of India takes you on a brilliant ride of the golden hues. There is also a chance to see Kipling's elusive tiger at Ranthambore. Selected departures are timed to visit the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair and the smaller Jaisalmer Festival. The Thar Desert offers its visitors with lot of adventures opportunities like desert camping, sand dune trekking and horse safari. The main occupation of people in desert is agriculture and animal husbandry. Agriculture is not a dependable proposition in this area. Camel are an integral part of the desert life and the camel events during the desert festivel confirm this fact. Other interesting competitions held are the moustache and turben tying which demonstrate a glorious tradition but also inspire its preservation. Both the turben and mustache have been centuries old symbols of honour in rajasthan.
Camel safari

Coming to rajasthan one can not miss the adventurous camel safari. The camel-ponderous surly smelly an unattractive is the main source of this safari on this sand zone. The camel safari acquaints you with the desert life and it’s the best way to explore this desert state of India. The majority of camel safari starts from the desert fort town of Jaisalmer. The best time for the camel safari is November to march. As these camel safaris during the winters, one requires to carry woolens. The barren desert, drifting sand dunes and the traditional dance present a colorful picture of this dry region. Rajasthan overwhelms its visitor by sight, sounds and color. Tasty cuisines, colorful dresses and traditional folk dances present a very vibrant picture of this infertile land – Rajasthan.

Music and dance

The famous Ghoomar, Rajasthan's popular dance gets its name from ghoomna, the pirouetting which displays spectacular colors of the flowing ghagra, the long skirt of the Rajasthani women. Men have a range of their own more vigorous dances. The dance of the Kalbelia women is vigorous and graceful. An authentic fire dance is performed by the Jasnathis of Bikaner and Churu districts. Music and dance are an essential part of tribal life that professional musicians and dancers are redundant.

Camping

The tour of Rajasthan is incomplete without the camps. Camping in Rajasthan takes you through a journey like the early travelers and makes you feel the presence of the bygone era when the nomads and the traders used to roam for the better. One can enjoy the best of the scenic beauty in the natural ambience where sunset is a charm in the evening. Chilling nights can be enjoyed with the thrilling folk songs and dance of traditional Rajasthan. Camping is Rajasthan is an indescribable experience which must be witnessed on the tour to Rajasthan. Camping in Rajasthan will include the accommodation of the lavish style, great cuisines that range from the Indian, Continental, Chinese and traditional Rajasthani. Camping in Rajasthan includes the camps on the dry river bed and the guests can surely enjoy the beauty around them. The camp tours are conducted with the purpose of familiarizing the guests with the culture, heritage and tradition of the typical Rajputana genre to give a distinct pleasure to the guests. Camping in Rajasthan will include the accommodation of the lavish style, great cuisines that range from the Indian, Continental, Chinese and traditional Rajasthani. There are also other camp tours of Rajasthan that offer the Jungle tents as well as the folk camps. The camp tours are conducted with the purpose of familiarizing the guests with the culture, heritage and tradition of the typical Rajputana genre to give a distinct pleasure to the guests.

Deserts in India:
  1. Rajasthan
  2. Jodhpur
  3. Jaisalmer
  4. Bikaner
  5. Barmer
  6. Gujrat
  7. Bhuj
 
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