Desert National Park of Rajasthan

The Desert National Park is situated in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan which very near to India – Pakistan border. The Desert National Park is covering an area of 3162 kms, of which 20% is covered in desert (Sand Dunes). The main attraction of this park is Black Buck which is a common antelope in this region.

The Desert National Park was established in the year 1980 and traveler all round the world come down and experiences the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. This park includes craggy rocks, salt lakes, sand dunes, exotic birds and animals which give a life time experience to its visitors.

The Desert National Park has a good collection of fossils of plants and animals of 180 million years old and also includes fossils of Dinosaurs of 6 million year old, which was found in this area.

Attractions: 

Animals / Mammals

Black Buck, Desert Fox, Bengal Fox, Desert Cat, Wolf, Hedgehog, Chinkara

Birds         

Eagles, Falcons, Buzzards, Vultures, Kestrels, Sand Grouse, Kites, Bee Eaters, Harriers, Great Indian Bustards, Shrikes, Crane, Quails, Peafowl, Larks, Warblers, Babblers, Orioles

Reptiles

Monitor Lizard, Spiny Tailed Lizard, Viper, Krait, Sand Fish, Chameleons

Things to do:

Jeep safari and Wildlife Photography

Best Time to visit:

November to January is the best time to visit.

How to Get There:

Nearest Airport – Jodhpur Airport which is well connected with other Indian cities

Nearest Railway Station – Jaisalmer Railway Station

By Road – Delhi – Jaisalmer – Desert National Park (Distance between Jaisalmer to Desert National Park is around 40 kms).