Rajasthan News Desk !!! Desert National Park was established in the year 1980 with the aim of preserving both desert flora and fauna. Millions of tourists visit this place to get a glimpse of sand dunes and exotic animal species amid the desert landscape. It is located in Rajasthan and showcases the remarkable ecological biodiversity of the famous Thar Desert.
The pleasant ecosystem comprises of diverse flora and fauna as well as rich wildlife that provides a pleasant experience through the rugged mountains, broken lands and sand dunes of the desert. The mesmerizing beauty of the rocky cliffs, roads and dense salt lake mesmerizes the heart and soul of every tourist visiting here. The region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. Numerous eagles, harriers, falcons, vultures, kestrels and buzzards. Among the birds, the short-toed eagle, tawny eagle, spotted eagle, lager falcon and kestrel are the most common. Sand grouse are seen near small ponds or lakes. The endangered Great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird that is found in relatively good numbers in this place. It migrates locally in different seasons. The best time to visit this region is between November and January. The Desert National Park has a collection of 180 million years old animal and plant fossils. About 6 million years old dinosaur fossils have been found in this region. The Desert National Park is mostly famous for the Indian Blackbuck which is a rare species among deer and antelope.
Desert National Park Attractions
Vegetation is scarce, patches of seagrass and aca shrub or calotropis can be seen in this place. The landscape includes rugged rocks and compact salt lake beds, as well as intertidal areas and both stable and changing dunes. About 20 percent of the vast expanse is covered with sand dunes. Some of the lakes worth visiting in the Desert National Park are Padam Talao Lake, Rajbagh Lake, Milak Lake which are the main water source for the animals living in this sandy environment.
Desert National Park Visitor Information
Entrance to Desert National Park
: All visitors wishing to visit the Desert National Park have to pay an entry fee of Rs 100 per person. Hiring a jeep or car costs an additional Rs 100 and hiring a coach costs an additional Rs 200.
Best time to visit: November to March
How to reach Desert National Park?
The national park is located about 40 km away from Jaisalmer city and tourists can reach here by bus or by hiring a taxi or cab from Jaisalmer city.
By Air: Jodhpur Airport is the nearest airport to the national park.
