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One can see many Eagles, Harriers, Falcons, Buzzards, Kestrel and
Vultures. Short- toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laager
Falcons and Kestrels are the most common among these.
The substantial part of the park is on a landscape, which comprises of
lakebed of extinct salt lakes and thorny scrubs. It is a wonder in
itself that how come living organisms flourish in these harsh
conditions. Similarly, a considerable area of the Desert National Park
consists of sand dunes. If you really want to explore the magnificent
wildlife at the Desert National Park in Jaisalmer then the best way is
by setting out on an adventure-filled jeep safari.
Getting There
Desert National Park is 40 km from southwest of Jaisalmer, can be reach by hire a
cab or take a bus ride.
Jaisalmer is well connected to
the rest of state by well-maintained roads and connected to major cities of
India through broad gauge as well as meter gauge railway tracks. Direct
trains from Jaisalmer are available to Jodhpur as well as Delhi. The ‘Palace
on Wheels’ also connects Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer Airport has had
no scheduled services operating since 2013. The nearest domestic
airport is Jodhpur Airport
situated 283 km away from Jaisalmer. From Jodhpur Airport you can hire cabs
or take a train to reach Jaisalmer.
General transportation in
Jaisalmer consists of auto rickshaw and bicycles because these are good
means to get around. Auto rickshaw is a cheap mode of transportation but
drivers might not be friendly all the times. It is recommended to take
rickshaw when you take congested roads in order to avoid bottlenecks.
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