You can read about it, you can listen about it, you can talk about it, but when you set out to experience it, that’s when you shall know the magnificence and glory of the Golden Thar Desert. Amidst the tales of the royals and their forever footprints on the sands of time, you shall discover the rich culture and get to the core of the traditional roots that hail.
The Thar boasts about its royalty with flashes of vibrant colors during the day, and as the dusk sets in, the entire sand kingdom lights up with artists performing fire dances, and the air spreads folk tunes being played by the locals.
For individuals away from the vicinity of the desert life camels are just transporting animals. However, for the locals, the animal is regarded as the ‘ship of the desert.’ To honor camels’ utility every year, a mega festival is organized wherein all the traditions and cultural rituals are performed.
Your experience in this sand kingdom shall be a portal to a whole new world of snake charmers, passionate folk artists, puppeteers, and handicraft makers.
Intriguing Facts About The Desert of Thar
- If you are interested in history begone millions of years, head to the Desert National Park. This is a storehouse of the collection dating back to 180 million years. You can see the artifacts as well as flora and fauna from back in time.
- Your gorgeous winter collection might be crafted by the one of a kind wool produced in the Thar desert. Almost 30-60 percent of wool production in our nation happens here at the sands of Thar.
- It is noted to be the 18th largest desert in the world. Take out your atlas to further read about thereof.
- Electricity here is produced by the windmills, thanks to the strong winds that are an often occurrence.
- The Thar desert ecosystem is believed to be distinctive as quite a rare species of animals that are now lessening in most parts of the world are found here. To name a few, Chinkara, The Great Bustard, and The Black Buck.
- The Thar during the summer months is too hot to handle as the temperature rises and exceeds in rare cases up to 50 Degree Celsius.
What Makes The Desert Popular?
The Thar attracts tons of tourists both within and across the border every year. The reason for its ever-increasing popularity is its wide range of offerings. Right from choosing to stay as simple as a nomadic backpacker to lodging in a facility straight out of the Arabian Fairy Tale, you have choices. During the festivity, the locals sing the bravery, courage, and romance of the royals in the past. The tricks and shows on display by the locals are performed with unbeatable zeal. Sam dunes play the role of eye candy for tourists as the dunes carry the glory and golden shades of art. The cuisine served here is impeccable in all senses, right from color to odor, everything is gulpable! The lifestyle of the locales here is something to be noted. Irrespective of the change in times majority of the houses remain painted with mud. The community believes it’s important to be connected to the roots along with blending in modern times.
The Great Indian Desert continues to catch attention due to its glorious history and vibrant present. Do not forget to explore the Golden Jaisalmer also known as ‘The Heart Of The Thar’! It is a double treat for explorers to get the best of the goldenness of both Jaisalmer and the mighty desert. Due to its natural photogenic landscape, the locale is also widely popular in the cinematic industry and stays in the lens of many.
Even though the climatic conditions are pretty harsh, the locales continue to be cheerful and continue to carry on the golden desert’s legacy.
When To Visit The Thar Desert?
Explore the desert in the winter months as the summers are unbearable for heat resistance. Though the winter nights are also cold, it’s still easier to venture out in the cold than on the sand during scorching heat. Moreover, the massive festival of the desert takes place in February every year, so it is a double treat for you!
At Jaisalkot we ensure that we deliver a perfect blend of modern as well as traditional experience. Visit us for a magical escape into the culture of Rajasthan. We cater to you a lodging experience with views of this magnificent sand kingdom.