Situated
in the Indian state of Rajasthan near Jaisalmer, the Desert National Park is
one of the largest national parks. Spannning over an area of 3100 sqkm, the
desert sanctuary being a fragile ecosystem has its own flora and fauna. The
national park landscape consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake
bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes which are quite suitable for the
chinkara to move at high speed. The black buck is another common antelope of
this region. The other significant mammals of the Desert national park are
the desert fox, Bengal fox, wolf and desert cat.
Location :
The nearest railhead is at Jaislamer,the closest town is well connected to
the major cities. The nearest airport is at Jodhpur. By road, the national
park is 8 hrs from Jodhpur (8 and 40 km from Jaisalmer.
Chirpy Birds! :
The
national park boost exotic number of birds with avian species such as the
sandgrouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes are commonly seen.
Demoiselle crane and houbara arrive in the winter. The most notable of the
avifauna is the great Indian bustard. This tall, heavy bird is an epitome of
confidence and grace. It is common to see five or six bustards near Sudashri
water hole.
Reptilian population :
It is easy to locate reptiles like Spiny tail lizard, monitor lizard, saw
sealed viper, Russel's viper, Sind krait, toad agama and sandfish in the
park and are found in great numbers.
18 kms. From Jaisalmer is the Akal Woods Fossils Park which is about 180
million years of age. Sea shells and massive fossiled tree trunks in this
park record the geological history of the desert.
Snapping Wildlife! :
Sudashri forest post is the ideal place for observing the wildlife of
Desert National Park and is the most suitable to watch the park and to click
photographs of your favorite animals.
