The document discusses desert tourism in India, focusing on the Thar Desert region. It notes that the Thar Desert spans parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat, and is home to cities like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner. These cities offer cultural attractions like forts and palaces. Popular activities in the Thar Desert include camel safaris in the sand dunes, camping, and annual desert festivals featuring music, dance and local culture. Desert tourism is an emerging sector for India.

1. DESERT TOURISM
IN INDIA

2.  Desert is an undulating sand plain covered with sand dunes.
 Deserts in India are mainly spread over the states of Rajasthan
and southern portion of Punjab , Haryana and Gujarat.
 Their history and never changing dynamics have
attracted many sightseers around the globe.
 World famous Thar Desert is spread over huge area of
more than 200,000 sq.km(77,000sq.mi) and being the 9th
largest tropical desert in the world, it is one of the most sought
after tourist place in India.
INTRODUCTION

3. LOCATED
 Indian Desert lies towards the western margins of Aravalli hills.
 Thar Desert is located in the northwestern part of the Indian
subcontinent t, to the west of Aravalli Range. It slopes to the
south into the Rann of Kachchh,Gujarat and to the west into
the Indus valley of Pakisthan.

4. CLIMATE
 Desert region receives very low rainfall below 150mm per
year, all falling in between July and September. Streams
appear during rainy season
 The climate is harsh with temperatures ranging from near
freezing up to 50ºC.
 The Thar desert has a Tropical dry climate. East of the Thar
desert, the region running from Punjab and Haryana to
Kathiawar experiences a Tropical and Sub Tropical steppe
climate.

5. PEOPLE
 The Indian Desert is mainly inhabited by Hindus,
Muslims and Sikhs.
 A colourful culture and rich tradition prevails in
desert.
 The people have a great passion for music and
poetry.
 The main occupation of people in the desert is
agriculture and animal husbandry.
 The living standard of people in the desert is low.

6. THAR DESERT
JAISALMER
JODHPUR
BIKANER

7. THAR DESERT
 The Thar Desert is also
known as
“Great Indian Desert”
 It is a large, arid region in
the north-western part of the
Indian subcontinent.
 It forms a natural boundary
running along the border
between India and Pakisthan.

8.  It lies mostly in the Indian
State of Rajasthan, and
extents into the southern
portion of Haryana and Punjab
states and into Northern
Gujarat state.
 The diversified habitat and
Beautiful ecosystem of the
Thar desert offers many
tourist
attractions in this region
THAR DESERT

9.  It is also home to some
endangered species of wild
animals,
which are vanishing in other
parts of the country.
THAR DESERT

10. Desert Cities of Thar
The Desert cities of Rajasthan includes :
 Jaisalmer -Golden city
 Jodhpur -Blue city / Sun city
 Bikaner

11. JAISALMER
 Jaisalmer is a city in Thar Desert of the westmost frontier of India in the
state Rajasthan.
 Jaisalmer is also known as the “Golden City”.
 Also called as Jewel of Desert.
 This city is very close to Pakisthan border.
 The camel safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer gives an unforgettable
experience.

12. Desert Camel Safari
 The best way to explore the Thar region of India is using
the Camel Safari
 Camel Safari around the desert city of Jaisalmer is one of
the most visited and major attraction of the city.
 The adventures Camel Safari is the best and unique way
to explore the desert region, its color and culture

13. JAISALMER DESERT FESTIVAL
 Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an annual event organized by
the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation.
 Location is on Sam Sand Dunes 42 km from Jaisalmer.
 It is a colorful festival held in February every year.
 During the desert Festival , colorful folk culture of royal
Rajasthan can be seen.
 Camel races, Turban tying competitions, The snake
charmers, Folk performers, Puppeteers, Art and Crafts are
the major attraction of the festival.

14. MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
JAISALMER FORT
GHADSISAR(LAKE)
JAIN TEMPLES
HAVELIS

15. JAISALMER FORT

16. GHADSISAR (LAKE)

17. JAIN TEMPLE

18. HAVELI

19. JODHPUR
 Jodhpur is also known as the Sun City.
 It is the second largerst city in the state of Rajasthan.
 Jodhpur is set at the edge of Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
 Jodhpur Desert Camp: The most famous Jodhpur Desert
Camp is located in Osian villiage on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
highway

20. JODHPUR DESERT FESTIVAL
 Jodhpur Desert festival expresses culture and traditions of
Rajasthan.
 The Most Famous Jodhpur Festival is Marwar Festival.
 Jodhpur Desert Festival also includes Jodhpur International
Desert Kite Festival and Fair.
 The Jodhpur Desert Festival serves as a platform to perform
local customs that have been there since times immemorial.

21. MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
MEHRANGARH FORT
UMAID BHAVAN
PALACE
JASWANT THADA
MANDORE

22. MEHRANGARH FORT

23. UMAID BHAVAN PALACE

24. JASWANT THADA

25. MANDORE

26. BIKANER
MAGICALCHARMOF DESERTIS HERE.. 
 Bikaner is a city in the Thar Desert of the north-west Indian
state of Rajasthan.
 Camel Safari in the unending sand land constitutes one of
the best adventures which one can have in his desert safari
tour.
 The Desert has less vegetation and wild life
to see.
 Staying overnight in tents and mud huts, and enjoying
various amusing activities are full of fun.

27. MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
JUNAGARH FORT
 LALGARH PALACE
 LAXMI NIVAS PALACE
 BIKANER CAMEL RESEARCH
CENTER

28. JUNAGARH FORT

29. LALGARH PALACE

30. LAXMI NIVAS PALACE

32. IN SHORT
 Desert Tourism is one of the most emerging tourism concept in
India.
 Rajasthan Thar Desert is most famous desert region in India.
 The Camel Safari and Camping and Desert Festivals are other major
attractions of desert tourism.
 Attracts lots of domestic and foreign tourist every year.

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