Desert National Park at a Glance :

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

Best time of visit : November to March

Nearest Town : Jaisalmer (40 km)

Area : 160 sq kms (approx.)

About Desert National Park :

The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its rich fauna. The Sudashri forest post is the most ideal place for observing wildlife in the Desert National Park. Sand dunes form less than 20 percent of the Park, which consists of craggy rocks, pavements and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes.

Its inhabitants include the blackbuck, chinkara, wolf, Indian fox, desert fox, hare and desert cat. Flights of sandfrouse start coming to waterholes from sunrise onwards. One also hear the morning call of the grey partridge. Blue tailed and green bee-eaters, drongos, common and bush quail and Indian rollers are birds, which are commonly found around waterholes. the park is also home to the great Indian Bustard which is peril of extinction..

Birds at Desert National Park :

The avian population in the park is also very healthy. During late summer and in the monsoon months, it is possible to see large numbers of peacocks with their tail feathers fanned out and doing their famous shimmering "dance". Some of the bird species visible in the park are Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowls, White Breasted Kingfishers, Golden Backed Woodpeckers, Great Indian Horned Owls, Quails, Partridges, Sangrouse, Tree Pies, Crested Serpent Eagles, Parakeets, Drongos, Sunbirds and Vultures.

Entry Requirements :

All visitors to Desert national sanctuary need to pay an entry fee of Rs 100 per person and for jeep, car fee is Rs.100 and for coach fee is Rs. 200

Accommodation and other facilities :

Fortunately for tourists, accommodation is not a problem in Jaisalmer. The town (not the park) has a number of guest houses, forest lodges and hotels, including some luxurious heritage properties.

Besides the accommodation in the town, there are two forest lodges and two restaurants within the park. The restaurants are however, extremely basic and it’s advisable to bring your own food if you plan to spend the entire day within the park

Places to Stay at Desert National Park :

• Rajwansh Resorts
• Hotel Heritage Inn
• Hotel Gorbandh Palace
• Fort Rajwada
• Himmatgarh Palace Hotel
• Hotel Rawal-Kot
• Hotel Rang Mahal
• Hotel Mahadev Palace

How to Reach at Desert National Park :

By Air : Nearest Airport Jodhpur . Several flights from Delhi , Mumbai and other parts of India.

By Rail : Nearest Rail Head: Jaisalmer on the Delhi Mumbai rail route. Several trains a day from Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur.

By Road : Daily buses from Jaisalmer.