Deserts, by their name, imply that their inhabitation is next to impossible. It is deserted in all respects. But that doesn’t mean that you have to be scared of its extent and challenging weather.
You can very much get deserted in these unique terrains that bring a thrill to everyone. At the same time, you can engage in adventurous activities while you are visiting these places. The following list starts with hot deserts and then moves on to colder ones where you can travel the next time the thrill is in the air. Keep reading!
1. Taklamakan Desert, western China
The vast and unique desert sees different climatic conditions throughout the year, like any other place. Because the desert sees hot weather during summers around 110 Fahrenheit maximum, which is still manageable, and the temperatures severely drop during winter months. This is because of the cold waves coming from the Arctic. So it kind of depends on you whether you which way you like. The desert is deeply connected with the ancient trade system of China.
2. Thar Desert, western India
The oscillating sandy desert of Thar is one of its prime features. The terrain despite consisting of nothing but sand dunes looks wavy and smooth. There are also some barren hills you would see and camel riding you can enjoy. The arid climate supports sparse to no vegetation. Frequent encounters with desert animals are possible here. If it rains, the low-lying areas fill up or some streams might form. The extent is vast and could be measured by jeep rides that are generally enjoyed here.
3. Kyzylkum Desert (Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan)
The sloping desert of Kazak Kyzylkum or Uzbek Kyzylkum desert begins to take shape from the highlands of Central Asia. The temperatures soared for most of the months so it qualifies as ‘chilly hot’. Snakes, lizards camels, etc. can be found here. The arena is vast stretching above 100,000 square miles. To experience the near-frightening experience and hear the echo of obscure silence and buzzing curiosity, you should travel to this desert.
4. Gobi Desert, south Mongolia
The high elevation ranking of the desert automatically makes it closer to the uninterrupted heat that is also complemented by the mountain ranges which soar up the warmth. High dunes are expected here. Because the coverage by area is scary with high and low elevations frequenting, there are some cliff formations visible too. You are also likely to see the remnants of the Great Wall of China buried as the desert covers some part of this country too.
5. Ladakh, northern India
This cold desert is not too vast but is inhabitable mostly. Life is pretty tough here since it lies in the Greater Himalayas. The cold is peaking throughout the year. The scenery is beautiful, with a mix of blue, brown, and white, and the sun shines sometimes. It is one of the favorite tourist destinations of the locals. The pathways remain snowed all seasons.
These were some of the most beautiful and scenic deserts that you will find on the Asian continent. The first three are hot deserts – Taklamakan, Thar, and Kyzylkum, and the other two are cold deserts – Gobi and Ladakh. You will get to experience the various facades or the troublesome life of desert habitation. The deserts are formed when the soil of the region doesn’t receive any rainfall for many decades, resulting in the drying up of the soil where nothing grows and nothing sustains.
If this excites any part of you, do not hold back and plan a trip to the arcane desert life!
