The Desert National Park is situated 40 kilometer far from jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Desert National Park is one of the largest national parks in India which is covering about 3100 sq. kilometer area. The Desert National Park is a suitable place for watching and photographing the activities of the different animals. The Desert National Park is also very rich in reptiles. There are many Desert fox, Bengal fox, wolf, desert cat, piny tail lizard, monitor lizard, saw sealed viper, Russel’s viper, great Indian Bustard, Sind krait, toad agama, blackbuck, chinkara, wolf, Indian fox, desert cat and sandfish. Birds such as the sand grouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes are commonly seen in Desert National Park.

Birds like green bee-eaters, drongos, bush quail and Indian rollers are found around water holes. Short- toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, lager falcons and kestrels also can be seen there in the Desert National park. This park is also a very suitable place to view the chinkara. we can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures also. Some important general information related the park is listed below.

Fee :
Every Visitor 100/-
Jeep, car fee 100/-
Coach fee 200/-

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

Area of Desert National Park : 3100 sq Kms
Location : 40 Kms from Jaisalmer.
Best time to visit : November to March.

How to reach Desert National Park :

Airport : Nearest Airport is at Jodhpur.
Railways : Nearest Rail Headquarter is at Jaisalmer.
Roadways : Daily buses available from Jaisalmer.