Desert landscapes of Peru

Jaisalmer, the sandstone city

Jaisalmer is a desert city located in the Thar Desert of western Rajasthan.  Its proximity to the India-Pakistan border means there is a large military presence nearby, but the city itself is famed for its beautiful golden-brown sandstone.  Every building in the city seems to be made from it.

Sand dune

In the Thar Desert.  Rajasthan, India.

Young camel driver, Rajasthan

A young camel driver in the Thar desert of western Rajasthan, India.  Once linking India with Persia and the Middle East, camel caravans are now put on for the benefit of tourists.