Rajasthan Geography

World famous The Thar desert is in the state. Huge area of the state is occupied by The Thar desert. Chambal, Indira Gandhi Nahar, Luni, Banas, Kali Sindh are some of the main rivers in the state.

Mewar Hills, Aravalli Range, Alwar Hills, Sojat Hills, Mukandwara are some of the mountains in the state. Different kinds of soil are available in Rajasthan like Alkaline, saline, sandy, etc. Sambhar Salt lake, Gudha, Dhebar lake, Mandor, Gandhi sagar, Rana Pratap sagar are some of the lakes in the state.

The state occupies about 11 % of the total area of the country. It is located between the latitudes 23º30´ and 30º 11’ and the longitudes 69º 29’ and 78º 17’. The climate of the state is such that any season –summer, winter, rainy season- are pleasant. The rainfall in the state is very low due to the deserted area in the state.

Bada Bagh, Chambal garden, Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Jawahar Circle, Ram Niwas Garden and Saheliyon-ki-Bari are some of the gardens in the state.

National Parks in Rajasthan:

• Darrah National Park
• Desert National Park
• Keoladeo National Park
• Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sariska National Park
• Ranthambore National Park