A
thrilling experience travelling through a region known as Thar Desert, which
till date remains virtually isolated from the rest of the world. A
completely different world altogether waits for the traveler. All over the
Desert tour of Rajasthan, one encounters typical lifestyles, culture, forts,
castles, cuisine, desert safaris, customs, mysteries, stories and
experiences. Rajasthan Desert tour reveals the grandeur of the royal
Rajasthan and the imperial forts of the desert cities of Mandawa, Bikaner,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur.
Sand Dunes in Rajasthan
Welcome to the world of the Thar Desert, the land of Sand Dunes, of
adventure and rugged expeditions! Explore the undisturbed beauty, the rich
culture and the picturesque sand dunes! Any trip to Rajasthan is indeed,
incomplete, without a trip to the most panoramic dunes of Jaisalmer's Sam
Sanddunes where the wind is unceasingly carving out scenic patterns, on the
sand!
The culture, the people, their way of life, and the breathtaking beauty of
the surrounding desert landscape complement the adventurous spirit. If
you've ever yearned to explore whole new worlds, to experience the
ruggedness of the unlimited expanse of sand, then what could be a better
place to satiate your adventurous spirit than the Sam Sand Dunes! Situated
42 kms from Jaisalmer, the sun-soaked Sam Sand Dunes bring to light a glided
mirage. Truly the essence of the desert, the ripples of the wind-caressed
dunes create an enchanting mirage.
Desert Triangle of Rajasthan
The wind-caressed sand dunes rise the three splendid cities of Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur and Bikaner popularly called desert triangle. Desert Safaris is one
of the unique feature of Rajasthan and the best way to explore the region,
its culture, tradition and to experience its geographical and topographical
features and almost everything that a place can offer to us. Here are the
some more features of Desert triangle of Rajasthan that comprises of
Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner
Jodhpur :
Set at the edge of the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur which is
part of the desert tourist triangle, echoes with tales of antiquity in the
emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms
on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 mts. above the plains. The city is
encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable
bastions. A major trade center of the 16th century A.D., the fortress-city
of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer :
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of
the desert. Local colour and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and
forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. One of
the main attractions is the imposing 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The
beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet
another interesting aspect of the desert city. And, of course, the romantic
sand dunes, the best way of exploring them and the desert around being by
way of a camel safari.
Bikaner :
Bikaner is the royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying to the
north of Rajasthan, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains
the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More popularly
called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in
the world. The splendour of the desert is all around -specially in the
camels. It has forts, palaces and beautiful temples, signifying the rich
heritage. The annual camel festival is one of the many highlights of the
city.
A thrilling experience travelling through
a region known as Thar Desert, which till date remains virtually isolated
from the rest of the world. A completely different world altogether waits
for the traveler. All over the Dessert tour of Rajasthan, one encounters
typical lifestyles, culture, forts, castles, cuisine, desert safaris,
customs, mysteries, stories and experiences. Rajasthan Desert tour reveals
the grandeur of the royal Rajasthan and the imperial forts of the desert
cities of Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur.
