Situated in near the Golden City of Jaisalmer in the state of Rajasthan, India, the Desert National Park is one of the largest national parks. The park covers an area of around 3162 square kilometer. The vast track of Thar Desert around the Golden City of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, with its wood fossils, is known as the Desert National Park.

The Desert National Park is an excellent and finest example of the ecosystem of the vast Thar Desert and its rich & diverse fauna. The park has the unique varieties of wildlife species.

The vast track of Thar Desert sands around the Golden City of Jaisalmer with their wood fossils, have been designated as the Desert National Park. Desert National Park is the excellent and finest example of the ecosystem of the vast Thar Desert and its diverse fauna which has the unique varieties of wildlife species.

Around 20 percent of this park is formed with Sand Dunes. The major landform of the Desert National Parks is occupied with the craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes. There are three main lakes in this Desert National Park – Milak Talao Lake, Padam Talao Lake and Rajbaugh Lake. These lakes are the major watering holes for the inhabitants of the Desert National park. Desert park

There is an abundance of birdlife in the Desert National Park even with its flimsy ecosystem. One can see here endangered Great Indian Bustard (a magnificent bird) in relatively fair numbers.

The region of Desert National Park is asylum for migratory and resident birds of the desert. Some birds which are commonly seen in this region are sand grouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks and shrikes. In winter one can also see Demoiselle crane and Houbara.

Eagles, Falcons, Vultures, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, long legged & honey buzzards and Kestrels can be also seen here. Generally Sand Grouse are seen near small ponds or lakes. The wildlife of the Desert National Park includes Blackbuck, Chinkara, Desert fox, Bengal Fox, Indian Wolf, Desert Cat, Hare, etc.

Jaisalmer is well-connected by rail or road from all the major cities of India. Nearest airport is Jodhpur which is 295 km away. The best time to visit the Desert National Park is October to March.

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