Desert National Park
Desert National Park Rajasthan
Major District Road 53, Jamra, Rajasthan 345001
40Kms. From Jaisalmer.
India has maintained a list of tentative sites in which Desert National Park is also included for recognition which has been submitted to UNESCO Committee for evaluation and acceptance.
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 km². The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. 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.
Despite a fragile ecosystem there is an abundance of birdlife. The region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. Many eagles, harriers, falcons ,buzzards, kestrel and vultures. Short-toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, laggar falcons and kestrels are the most common among these. Sand grouse are spotted near small ponds or lakes. The endangered great Indian bustard is a magnificent bird found in relatively fair numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The most suitable time to visit the area is between November and January. The Desert National Park has a collection of fossils of animals and plants of 180 million years old. Some fossils of dinosaurs of 6 million years old have been found in the area.
Attractions
Indian bustard: The endangered Indian bustard is the major attraction of Desert National Park. Brown and white in colour, the bustard is a metre tall and has long bare legs and a long neck. One can spot this tall and graceful ground-dwelling bird near the Sudashri waterhole. Sam Sand Dunes:
These dunes are located near the Thar Desert.
Gadsisar Sagar Tank:
This tank is among the tourist places in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Thousands of migratory birds come to this place every year.
Tourism
Jeep Safari enables tourists to explore a wider area of the park in relatively short span of time.
Source : Wikipedia
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The park is open throughout the year, but the ideal time to visit is from October to February. At this time, the maximum temperature is 20 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 6 degrees Celsius.
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