Rajasthan Deserts

The topography of the versatile Rajasthan varies from fertile plains to desert areas, making it an attractive tourist destination. Rajasthan is not only a land of luxurious palaces and forts but also a fabulous desert land. The Great Indian Thar Desert covers around 70% of Rajasthan. The Thar Desert covers the districts of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner. A Camel safari is the best way to explore the deserts of Rajasthan. The tourists can go for Desert tour in Rajasthan, giving them a great opportunity to explore the typical life-styles, culture, forts, castles and cuisine of the state. You can choose a typical Rajasthani village tour or a long distance expedition lasting for a few days. The endless stretches of sand dunes looks very mesmerizing. The sand dunes glow like a jewel when sun rays fall on them.

Enjoy the camel safari either alone with your tourist guide or go ahead with a camel caravan. Night camps are organized on the sand dunes to offer a different experience the tourists. This is the time when the mysterious sand dunes become the stage where dance and music performances entertain the tourists. The best time to go for a camel safari in the desert of Rajasthan is from October to February.

Celebrating the fascinating beauty of the Desert of Rajasthan, the government of Rajasthan hosts a wonderful festival called “Desert Festival” in the golden city of Jaisalmer. The festival is celebrated with great fervour in the month of January/February every year. During this festival the desert comes alive with wonderful cultural functions such as dance and music performances. The sand dunes is the venue for the Desert Festival, an exciting and a different concept altogether! The festival is marked by camel races, folk dances, Mr. Desert contest and turban tying contest, all very entertaining.

Plan a Desert tour to Rajasthan and you are bound to get enchanted by its Desert.