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Desert National Park, Rajasthan

Desert National Park, Rajasthan, India, is situated in the west Indian state of Rajasthan near the town of Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162 kmē. Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar desert and its diverse fauna. Sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes which are quite suitable for the chinkara to move at high speed. The blackbuck is another common antelope of this region. Its other notable inhabitants are the desert fox, Bengal fox, wolf and desert cat.

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Sudashri forest post is the ideal place for observing the wildlife of Desert National Park and is the most suitable in the entire 3162 sq. kms. of this park for watching and photographing the activities of the animals from behind cover.

Birdlife in this sandy habitat is vivid and spectacular. Birds such as the sandgrouse,partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes are commonly seen. Demoiselle crane and houbara arrive in the winter. The birds of prey seen here are tawny and steppe eagles, long legged and honey buzzards, falcons and kestrels. But the most outstanding of the avifauna is the great Indian bustard. This tall, heavy bird is an epitome of confidence and grace. It is good to see five or six bustards near Sudashri water hole.

 

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Wildlife in Desert National Park

The Important animals at desert national park are Black buck, desert fox, wolf, desert fox are the main spices found easily in the national park.

Birds:

Desert national park is home for many magnificent endangered bird species like Great Indian Bustard, It is found there in relatively fair numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The park also have heaven for other migratory and resident bird of the desert. One can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures. Short-toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laggar Falcons and kestrels are the commonest of these.

 

Desert National Park Travel Information

General Information

Location : 40 kms. from Jaisalmer

Total Area : covering an area of 3162 kmē. Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Sand dunes form around 20% of the Park

Things to Do : Jeep Safari, Camping

Climate : Summer Max: 50.0 degree, Winter Max:25.0 degree C Min. 9.1 Degree C

Time to Visit : November to March

How to Reach Desert National Park

Airport : The Nearest Railway station is Jodhpur, 40 Kms away from the park

Railway Station : The Nearest Railway station is Jodhpur, 40 Kms away from the park

Road : Buses are available frequently from Jaisalmer
 
 
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