Desert National Park

Desert National Park is located in the Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan. Stretching in the Thar Desert, over an area of 3150 sq km, the park serves as the perfect example of the desert ecosystem. Desert National Sanctuary, established in the year 1980, is believed to be the largest sanctuary of India. The best place to witness the amazing flora and fauna of the park is the Sudashri forest post and the best time to come here includes the months of October to March.

Flora
The terrain of the Desert National Park of India is made up of craggy rocks, compact salt lake bottoms and inter-medial areas. Huge sand dunes, forming about 20 percent of the park, are one of the most distinguishing features of its landscape. The flora of the Desert National park comprises of Dhok, Ronj, Salai, Bear and Palm trees.

Wildlife
Blackbuck and Chinkara are the most popular attractions of the Desert National Park of India. The other animals that can be seen in the park Include Desert Fox, Bengal Fox, Indian Wolf, Desert Cat, Hare, etc. The reptiles found here consist of Spiny-tail Lizard, Desert Monitors, Sand Fish, Chameleons, Viper Snake, Krait Snake, etc.

Bird Species
Desert National Sanctuary of India is home to a rich variety of birds. Here, one can hope to watch Drongos, Blue-tailed Bee-eaters, Green Bee-eaters, Bush Quail, Indian Rollers, Great Indian Bustard, etc. The winter season sees a large number of migratory birds visiting the sanctuary, such as Larks, Imperial Sand Grouse, Eagles, Bustards, Sparrows, Demoiselle Cranes and Falcons.

How to Reach Desert National Park

By Air: The city of Jaisalmer has an airport, which remains open from 1st October to 31st March. The next closest airport is at Jodhpur.

By Rail: The railway station of Jaisalmer is well connected with the other key cities of the country.

By Road: Jaisalmer has a good network of buses as well as taxis.