But catastrophe struck around 100,000 years ago when rainfall declined sharply and the already sluggish river system began shifting westward. Strong winds lifted sand and silt particles from alluvial sediments and deposited them in the region, and the true desert began to form.

Dal baati churma This is the state’s classic signature dish. Baati is hard, unleavened bread cooked in the desert areas of Rajasthan. Baati is prized mainly for its long shelf life, plus it requires hardly any water for its preparation. It is always eaten with dal (lentil curry).

Thar region of Rajasthan is the biggest wool-producing area in India. Chokla, Marwari, Jaisalmeri, Magra, Malpuri, Sonadi, Nali, and Pungal breeds of sheep are found in the region. Of the total wool production in India, 40-50% comes from Rajasthan.

Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas, is famous for its rich culture. But what makes the state distinctive and popular is its cuisine. Rajasthanis love their food and it is evident in their preparations. Dal Bati Churma and Laal Maas are the most famous dishes from the state.

The desert vegetation is mostly herbaceous or stunted scrub; drought-resistant trees occasionally dot the landscape, especially in the east. On the hills, gum arabic acacia and euphorbia may be found. The khajri (or khejri) tree (Prosopis cineraria) grows throughout the plains.

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Located in in the south of Pakistan’s Sindh province, bordering India to the east, the Thar desert is home to many varieties of indigenous trees, herbs, and grasses.

Thar is a desert area because it receives scanty rainfall from the South West monsoon winds in India. The Aravalli Range of mountains run parallel to the thar and thus is responsible for scanty rainfall.

The age of the Thar Desert is a topic of great controversy, though most geologists agree that it is somewhere in the region of 4000-10,000 years old.

Some of the native species of the Thar Desert include the desert scorpion, the red fox, the mongoose, the chinkara, the falcon, the blackbuck, the Indian Bustard and the wild cat; of course, when it comes to desert animals, the camel – the ship of the desert – cannot be far behind either.

Climate of Thar Desert The Thar Desert experiences a subtropical desert climate and high pressure. However, the monsoon winds in the southwest bring rainfall in the summer seasons. But still, this arid region receives a low annual rainfall (4-20 inches) as compared to the other parts of India.

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Palaeontologists have found 47 million-year-old marine fossils in the deserts of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, , which experts said suggest that the area was under sea in pre-historic times.

Ans. Thar Desert remains hot and dry throughout the year. There is very little or no rainfall. In summer, days are very hot and nights are cool.

Indian researchers have discovered a set of rare wood boring trace fossils in the Barmer region, which reveal that this area was a tropical forest and even had a vast river network 55 million years ago. …

The Sahara Desert is not actually located in India. Rather, the desert occupies a vast area across Northern Africa, south of the Mediterranean Sea and…

The Sahara Desert is roughly 2.86 times the size of India, with a total area of 9,4000,000 sq km, as compared to India’s area of 3,287,263 sq km.

One example of people who live in the desert is the Bedouin tribe. They live in desert areas in the Middle East. They have herds of animals which are adapted to living in desert conditions, such as camels. Their tents are built to allow air to circulate within them, keeping them cool.

Among the species encountered in the interior regions are ostriches; various raptors; secretary birds, guinea fowl, and Nubian bustards; desert eagle owls and barn owls; sand larks and pale crag martins; and brown-necked and fan-tailed ravens. Frogs, toads, and crocodiles live in the lakes and pools of the Sahara.

SAHARA IS VERY SAFE FOR TRAVELERS I never faced any serious danger since then. Also, many people confuse Sahara Desert with Western Sahara. They are very different actually. We usually recommend our travelers to go at erg Chebbi dunes, near Merzouga.

Dates, cotton, olives, figs, citrus fruits, wheat and corn (maize) are common oasis crops. Underground water sources called aquifers supply most oases. In some cases, a natural spring brings the underground water to the surface. At other oases, manmade wells tap the aquifer.