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Things to do in Thar Desert

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent stretching across India and Pakistan. Covering an area of 264,091 km2, it is one of the largest subtropical deserts in Asia by area.

8 places to visit in and around Thar Desert, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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    Jaisalmer Fort

    Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort.

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    Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples

    Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO as part of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

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    Jaisalmer War Museum

    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.

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    Gadisar Lake

    Gadisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal Bhati in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by his successor Rawal Gadsi Bhati around 1367 AD.

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    Jaisalmer Folklore Museum

    The Jaisalmer Folklore Museum is a natural history museum located on the banks of Garsisar Lake, in Mehar Bagh Garden, Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The museum was founded by NK Sharma.

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    Akal Wood Fossil Park

    Akal Wood Fossil Park is a protected paleontological site in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is a declared Biodiversity Heritage Site and National Geological Monument.

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    Lodhurva Jain temple

    Lodhurva Jain temple is a Jain temple in the Lodhruva village of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan.

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    Jaisalmer Wind Park

    The Jaisalmer Wind Park is India's second largest and globally the fifth-largest operational onshore wind farm. This project is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, Western India.