DESERT RESOURSES AS AN INDIA TOURISM PRODUCT

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INTRODUCTIONMiles of gigantic horizon, sand mounds,

scorching heat, nomadic life and that too with a camel safari, this is what Indian deserts look like. Deserts in India are mainly spread over the states of Rajasthan and southern portion of Gujarat and Punjab

Their eloquent history and never changing dynamics have surely a catch of eye among sightseers around the globe.

World famous Thar Desert is spread over huge area of more than 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq. mi.) and being the 9th largest tropical desert in the world, it is one of the

most sought after tourist place in India.

Located….

Indian desert lies towards the western margins of Aravalli hills. In India the Thar desert extends from the Sutlej River, surrounded by the Aravalli Range on the east, on the south by the salt marsh known as the Rann of Kutch (parts of which are sometimes included in the Thar), and on the west by the Indus River . Its boundary to the large thorny steppe to the north is ill-defined. , about 3/5th of the total geographical area of the state.

Climate….

Desert is an undulating sandy plain covered with

sand dunes. Desert region receives very low rain fall below 150mm per year all falling between July and

September

The climate is harsh with temperatures ranging form near freezing up to 50°C

People…..

The Indian Desert is mainly inhabited by Hindus , Muslims , and Sikhs .

A colourful culture rich in tradition

prevails in the desert.

The people have a great passion for music and poetry.

The main occupation of the people in desert is agriculture and animal husbandry . The living standard of the people in the desert is low.

Important desert destinations in India

Jodhpur desert

Thar Desert

Jaisalmer

BikanerKutch desert

THAR DESERT

Thar Desert

Also known as the Great Indian Desert, the Thar Desert extends into two states of north west India (Rajasthan and Gujarat) and in the eastern region of the neighbouring country, Pakistan.

The desert is bordered by Indus and Sutlej river in the west and the Aravalli ranges in the east.

The alluvial plains of Haryana and Punjab occupy the northern region.

Location : Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujrat

Area : 446,000 square kilometresFeatures : Rolling Sand Hills, Scant

RainfallAverage annual rainfall : 100 to

500 mm

Thar Desert in India fascinates tourists by giving tourists an amazing opportunity to enjoy its world famous Camel Safari.

The Thar desert is the most densely populated desert in the world, with a population

density of 83 people per km2. vs 7 in other deserts.

Jodhpur , the largest city in the region, lies in the scrub forest zone. Bikaner and Jaisalmer

are located in the desert proper

Jodhpur DesertDesert of Jodhpur is also known as the Sun City. Desert of Jodhpur is set at the edge of Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

Major AttractionsThe major attractions of Desert of Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Jaswant Thada.

Jodhpur Desert CampThe most famous Jodhpur Desert Camp is located in Osian village on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway.

Jodhpur Desert Festival

Jodhpur Desert festival expresses culture and traditions of Rajasthan. The most famous Jodhpur Desert festival is Marwar Festival

Jodhpur Desert Festival also includes Jodhpur International Desert Kite Festival and Nagaur Fair. The Jodhpur Desert Festival serves as a platform to perform local customs that have been there

since times immemorial.

Attractions..

Mehrangarh Fort

Umaid Bhavan Palace

Jaswant Thada

JAISALMIR

Jaisalmer : Weigh the unending desert with Sam sand dunes

Thar Desert, Jaisalmer Being at the beautiful sand stretches of sand dunes, approx 40 Km far from Jaisalmer is the best way to explore the Great Indian Desert

Specially, witnessing the beauty of sunrise and sunset at Jaisalmer's Sam sand dunes form the best excursion which one can have in desert exploretaion.

ATTRACTIONS…. Jaisalmer Fort

Jain heritage of Jaisalmer

Museums

Bikaner……Magical charm of desert is here

Siting on the Camel back, tramping through the yellow sand, and weighing the unending sand land constitute one of the best adventures which one can avail in his desert safari tour.

Staying overnight in tents and mud huts, and enjoying various amusing activities are full of mirth.

Attraction

Lalgarh Palace

Laxmi Niwas Palace

Junagarh Fort

KUTCH DESERT

kutch desert is situated in the kutch district,Gujarat.

It was declared a sanctuary in February

1986.

It is one of the largest seasonal saline wetlands having an average water depth between 0.5 to 1.5

metrs.

The sanctuary supports wide variety of water birds and mammalian wildlife.

Attractions….

Kutch bustard sanctuarynarayan sarovar sanctuary

Conclusion

Reference

The desert tourism is one of the most emerging tourism concept in india. Both cold and hot desert destinations in india. Siachin area is one of the best example of cold desert. Rajasthan thar desert is most famous desert region in india. Some of the most popular festivals and fairs like kach utsav, pushkar fair are attract lots of domestic and foreign tourist in every year. The camel safari and camping etc, are the other attraction of desert tourism.

Tourism products of india- Robinet jacob,sindhu joseph..

Web site-www.google.com/itdcOfficial web site of rajasthan tourism department

Hot and cold desert

A Hot and Dry Desert is, as you can tell from the name, hot and dry. Most Hot and Dry Deserts don't have very many plants. They do have some low down plants though.

A cold desert is a desert that has snow in the winter instead of just dropping a few degrees in temperature like they would in a Hot and Dry Desert. It never gets warm enough for plants to grow. Just maybe a few grasses and mosses.

The cold deserts of India include Ladakh (J&K); Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur and Bharmour (H.P.); pockets of nothern Uttaranchal; and Sikkim.

Hot deserts of india include thar desert,jodhpur,bikaner etc,..