Located about 45 km from Farafra in Egypt, the White Desert is one of the most stunning places in the world. As the name suggests, instead of being yellow or brown like other deserts, the White Desert is covered with white sand. This gives an illusion of a huge area being covered with snow and ice instead of sand.

If you enjoy the beauty of nature, then you must visit the White Desert, where the sun reflects on the white sand to give the whole area a unique glow. The sunrise and sunset in the desert lead to an interplay of beautiful colours that give a surreal feel to the desert.

There are beautiful formations of chalk rocks in this desert which leave the onlookers spell bound. These strange arrangements of rocks are a result of sandstorms in the region. Remember to carry your camera to capture these picturesque rock formations, as you will not see anything even remotely similar in any other place.

A guided tour of the White Desert, including a night stay, can be an adventurous and memorable experience. You can enjoy the beauty of the star-studded sky be sleeping in the open, while all your needs are catered to by the tour organizers.

(Image courtesy of walid.hassanein)