Thar Desert

#1711 among destinations in India

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km² and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 20th-largest desert, and the world's 9th-largest hot subtropical desert. ()

Local name: थार मरुस्थल Coordinates: 26°59'4"N, 71°0'6"E

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RajasthanIndia

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Thar Desert – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer War Museum, Jain Temple.

7.2 miSW
Lake
Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer
183 min walk • Gadisar Lake, an emblem of tranquility amidst the golden sands of Jaisalmer, India, is a historic man-made reservoir that was once the only source of water for the entire desert city. Constructed in the 14th century by Maharawal Gadsi Singh, the lake is surrounded by...
7.4 miSW
, Historical place, History museum
Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
188 min walk • Jaisalmer Fort, a historical landmark in the heart of Jaisalmer, India, is a stunning example of ancient Indian architecture and one of the world's largest fully preserved fortified cities. Known as the 'Golden Fort' due to its yellow sandstone walls that gleam in the...
3.3 miSE
History museum, Museum, Military museum
Jaisalmer War Museum, Jaisalmer
85 min walk • The Jaisalmer War Museum was conceived by Lieutenant General Bobby Mathews, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Desert Corps and constructed by the Desert Corps of the Indian Army.
7.5 miSW
26°54'44"N • 70°54'42"E
Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
190 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Memorial
7.2 miSW
26°54'35"N • 70°55'14"E
Folklore Museum, Jaisalmer
184 min walk • Museum
7.4 miSW
26°54'46"N • 70°54'48"E
Maharaja Mahal, Jaisalmer
188 min walk • Historical place, Forts and castles
7.2 miSW
26°54'57"N • 70°54'45"E
Nathmal-ki-Haveli, Jaisalmer
185 min walk • Historical place
7.2 miSW
26°54'49"N • 70°54'58"E
Salim Singh-ki-Haveli, Jaisalmer
184 min walk • Architecture