1. DESERT RESOURSES AS AN INDIA
TOURISM PRODUCT
Submitted to Submitted by
Mr. Abin Sajin M

2. INTRODUCTION
Miles 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Important desert destinations
in India
Thar Desert
Jodhpur desert
Jaisalmer
Bikaner
Kutch desert

7. THAR DESERT

8. Thar Desert
Location :
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan,
Gujrat
Area : 446,000 square
kilometres
Features : Rolling Sand
Hills, Scant Rainfall
Average annual rainfall : 100
to 500 mm
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.
Thar Desert in India fascinates tourists by
giving tourists an amazing opportunity to enjoy
its world famous Camel Safari.

9. 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

11. Jodhpur Desert
Desert of Jodhpur is also known as the Sun City.
Desert of Jodhpur is set at the edge of Thar Desert in
Rajasthan.
Major Attractions
The major attractions of Desert of Jodhpur are
Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace and
Jaswant Thada.
Jodhpur Desert Camp
The most famous Jodhpur Desert Camp is
located in Osian village on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
highway.

12. 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.

13. Attractions..
Mehrangarh Fort
Umaid Bhavan Palace
Jaswant Thada

14. JAISALMIR

15. 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.

16. ATTRACTIONS….
 Jaisalmer Fort
 Jain heritage of Jaisalmer
 Museums

17. Bikaner…… charm of desert is here
Magical
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.

18. Attraction
Lalgarh Palace
Laxmi Niwas Palace
Junagarh Fort

19. KUTCH DESERT
It is one of the largest seasonal saline
wetlands having an average water depth
between 0.5 to 1.5 metrs.
kutch desert is situated in the kutch
district,Gujarat.
It was declared a sanctuary in February 1986.
The sanctuary supports wide variety of water
birds and mammalian wildlife.

20. Attractions….
Kutch bustard sanctuary
narayan sarovar sanctuary

21. Conclusion
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.
Reference
Tourism products of india-
Robinet jacob,sindhu joseph..
Web site-www.google.com/itdc
Official web site of rajasthan tourism
department

23. 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.

24. 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,..