Desert National Park
About Desert National Park
Location:40 Km from Jaisalmer.
Major wildlife species:Great Indian bustard,
blackbuck, chinkara, desert fox, bengal fox, wolf and desert cat.
Best time to visit:November to March.
A Glance on Desert National Park:
The Desert National Park, one of India's largets wildlife
sanctuaries, is situated near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The park is spread
in an area of 3100 sq km. Over one-fifth of the park area is covered by
sand dunes. The Desert national park supports a unique ecosystem, which
is formed by the large spread desert and shrubs and trees of desert
origin. The major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt
lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes. For tourists covering
the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner circuit, this park is a must visit.
Wildlife attractions:
The major wild life attractions in the park are Blackbuck, Chinkara,
Wolf, Indian fox, Desert fox, Hare, Desert cat, Sandfrouse, Grey
Partridge, Bengal Fox, Saw-scaled Viper and Sand Krait. The park is best
known for its population of Great Indian Bustard. This species of bird
was once declared endangered, but now they are much more in number and
are easily sighted in the park. Other birds found here are Partridges,
Bee-eaters Larks, Shrikes, Harriers, Falcons, Buzzards, Kestrel,
Vultures, Short-toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles and Lagger.
The Park Trip:
The park can be seen on a jeep safari. Camping is also a good option
for those looking for a solitude. The foreign nationals have to take
prior permissions from the administrative authorities. Due to park's
proximity to Pakistan border, security has been raised.
Best Time to Visit:
The park is open from October to April and is closed for the rest of
the year.
How to Reach:
Air: The nearest airport is the Jodhpur Airport, 290
Km from the park.
Rail:Jaisalmer (40 Km) is the nearest railhead.
Jaisalmer is 290 Km from Jodhpur, 333 Km from Bikaner, 543 Km from
Jaipur and 843 Km from Agra.
Road: Regular bus services to park are available from
Jaisalmer and other cities of Rajasthan.
Where to stay:
The best place to stay while visiting Desert national park is
Jaisalmer, 40 Km from the park. Khuri, a tourist attraction also has
some stay options. Those looking for luxury options should stay in
Jaisalmer.
