Rajasthan Tours of Jaisalmer

The Desert National Park is located 45 km west of the Jaisalmer city in the west Indian state of Rajasthan close to the India- Pakistan border. Spread over an area in excess of 3150 sq km, this is probably the largest park of India. Rajasthan Desert National Sanctuary was set up in 1980. The desert sanctuary being a fragile ecosystem has its own flora and fauna. Sand-dunes, both fixed and shifting, low rock-faces, grasslands and scrublands, characterize this park where the greatest need is for water. The topography of the park comprises of craggy rocks, compact salt lake bottoms and vast sand dunes, which form about 20% of the Park. There are three main lakes in this sanctuary - Rajbaugh Lake, Milak Talao Lake and Padam Talao Lake. These lakes are the major watering holes for the inhabitants of the national park. As the desert only supports a few type of small grasses, shrubs and xerophytic trees, the leaf cover is limited and not suitable for large herbivorous, camel being an exception. Vast tracts are encrusted with sewan grass, and the aak shrub and khair, khejra and rohira trees are widespread, but sand dominates every scene. Even so, many creatures have adapted to this harsh, inhospitable terrain.

Wildlife Rajasthan Tours in The desert park is comparatively rich in avian population. Bird life in this sandy habitat is vivid and spectacular. The Indian Bustard and the wintering MacQueen's Bustard are highly endangered species that have benefited from the creation of the park.  This large, heavy and graceful bird draws thousands of bird lovers from all corners of the world. Besides, the great Indian bustards the park supports a wide variety of exotic and rare birds. Flocks of sandgrouse arrive in winter from central Asia and can be seen at more or less fixed times in the morning at favoured waterholes. During this season, various waterfowl and flocks of migratory Demoiselle Crane are also seen near water. One also hears the morning call of the grey partridge. While in the park you can spot birds such as sand grouse, spotted eagles, gray partridges, shrikes, demoiselle crane, quails, peafowl bee-eaters, larks, eagles, harriers, falcons, orioles, warblers, babblers, buzzards, kestrel and vultures to name a few with. Larks, partridges, doves, bee-caters, shrikes, chats, parakeets, babblers remain throughout the year, preyed upon by the buzzards, eagles, falcons and kites that hover and swoop over the landscape. Some of the other inhabitants of the Desert National Park include the blackbuck, chinkara, wolf, Indian fox, desert fox, hare and desert.

Cat are also shy and elusive but can be seen at waterholes. Desert Hare and the Long-cared Hedgehog are among the smaller denizens of the park. The strikingly beautiful Blackbuck, India's only true antelope, and the small but graceful Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) bound and leap amidst the sand-hills, sometimes surprisingly unafraid of humans. All forms of life gravitate towards water. The Sudasari waterhole, a forest post located in the park, is the best place for spotting the wildlife of the Desert National Park and provides ideal conditions for snapshots. It is a good sight for bird lovers to see five or six bustards near Sudashri water hole. Observation hides also offer close encounters with desert wildlife.

Location and Transport The Desert National Sanctuary is located 45 Km from the Jaisalmer city which is situated in the very heart of Luxury Rajasthan Tours and a popular tourist destination.