Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Desert National Park
Rajasthan (Jaisalmer)
Sand dunes, rocky ridges and grassland in the Thar near Jaisalmer, and one of the last strongholds of the great Indian bustard, now one of the world's rarest birds. Chinkara, desert foxes and sandgrouse are easier to see, and winter brings eagles and vultures.
Highlights
- Great Indian bustard (very rare)
- Chinkara and desert foxes
- Wintering eagles and vultures
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Desert National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Desert National Park include Great Indian Bustard, Chinkara, Indian Fox, Painted Sandgrouse, Steppe Eagle, Egyptian Vulture and Asian Houbara. Highlights: Great Indian bustard (very rare).
- Where is Desert National Park?
- Desert National Park is in Rajasthan (Jaisalmer), India (about 26.75°, 70.6°).
- What are the highlights of Desert National Park?
- Great Indian bustard (very rare), Chinkara and desert foxes and Wintering eagles and vultures.
- Are there trip reports for Desert National Park?
- Yes: Gujarat and Agra in 2007: dolphins, wild asses, lions and hyenas, a mammal-watching trip report and Gujarat in December 2013: Asiatic Lion, Striped Hyena, desert cat and desert fox.