Traveling is an emerging and famous activity these days. Travel lovers like to explore various landforms. Deserts are one of those. In this blog, Rubina Ratnakar lists the top five deserts to visit on a vacation.
Beginning with the world’s hottest, the Sahara desert is number one on our list. There are a number of high sand dunes to see at the place. It is surprising to know that the Sahara desert is a large as the United States. It is on number three following Antarctica and the Arctic. This desert touches 11 different countries namely Egypt, Algeria, Mali, Chad, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.
On number two we have the Namib Desert, another beautiful desert of Africa. The features of this landscape are similar to that of Mars. It is also known as the oldest desert in the world. You can see the color of the sand changing with the distance from the sea.
Next, we have the Gobi desert, the largest desert in Asia. What makes it different from the other deserts is that it is comparatively cooler. You will even find snow on the sand if you visit in the coldest months. The area is famous for its exotic archeological sources.
Next, we have the Atacama Desert located in Chile. It is said to be the driest place on the earth. Due to the extreme weather conditions, it is difficult for both animals and humans to survive. The place is famous for its mining activities and availability of many minerals. If you are visiting Chile, this desert is a must-visit.
On number 5 we have the Thar desert located in India. It covers the area of states namely Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Gujarat. There are many great places to visit like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Jaipur on your visit to Rajasthan. You can even enjoy the great desert festival of Jaisalmer and enjoy the culture of the place.
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