1. The Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert):
- Location: Spans across India and Pakistan.
- Area: approximately 200,000 sq km.
- Characteristics: Sandy, arid region, with limited rainfall. Parts of the desert is the Rann of Kutch, a seasonal salt marsh.
2. Cholistan Desert:
- Location: Primarily located in Pakistan, with a small part extending into India.
- Area: approximately 26,000 sq km.
- Characteristics: Sandy desert with dunes and scrub vegetation. Known for its historical forts and palaces, such as the Derawar Fort.