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Thar the Great Indian Desert: The Great Indian Desert known as the Thar lies to the west of the Aravalli Mountains Range in the North western in India And spreads through out the vast expanse of the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of Punjab as well as Sind and Punjab in Pakistan. This arid desert is the seventh largest desert in the world and is the most inhospitable eco region in the whole of the Indo Pacific area. The Thar Desert was the cradle to one of the oldest civilizations the Mohenjodaro and the Harappa. Among the Desert Safari’s in India, Thar is the most renowned.
Biodiversity of the Thar: It is estimated that the Thar Desert is probably the world’s most populated desert in the world. Due to constant grazing of the livestock that mostly comprises of sheep and goats the fertility of the soil is affected a lot and at the same time it causes destruction of the native vegetation. In spite of the harsh climate there are several species that have evolved in order to survive the extreme conditions in this region. The mammal fauna of the region comprises of the black buck, the Chinkara, caracal, and the desert fox. All these animals inhabit the open plains of the deserts, the rare grasslands and the saline depressions known as the Chappar or the Rann in the core part of the desert. Many of these species are endangered and threatened due to poaching. About the safaris: A safari is the best way to explore a region as well as its culture and traditions. Safaris gives an insight is nothing less than a treasure that remains with the traveler throughout the rest of his life. And in this regard what else can be better than a camel safari in the endless expanses of the Great Indian Desert. Even though there are other option like Jeep or horse the camel is always best suited for a desert safari since it is ship of the desert and a good companion in the loneliness of the desert. A desert Safari in India can prove to be the most adventurous and rewarding of all types of safaris especially in the state of Rajasthan the land of the mighty Rajput’s with the forts and the Havelis. The Camel safaris across the desert in the open country of Jaisalmer and Bikaner with accompaniment of the folk music and the folk dance can turn out to be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. The stars in the desert night sky and the changing landscape of the sand dunes of the desert are some extra bonuses and rewards for the lone traveler. The desert Safari’s in India are any tourists delight.
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