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Desert National Park

One of the largest national parks in India, Desert National Park is spread over an area of 3100 sq knm. The park has a unique ecosystem, comprising of deserts, waterbodies, rocky terrains and greenry.
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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.



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