Desert National Park
Desert National Park
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Desert National Park, Rajasthan, India, is situated in the west Indian state of Rajasthan near the town of Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162 km². The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. Sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermed
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- Yogesh ToshniwalNagpur, India17 contributionsExcellentThis is the best activity in Jaisalmer. We did Jeep safari in the desert which was the best thrilling and adventure activity in rajasthan and the camel ride which is also absolute fun. In the evening there was folk dance and folk songs followed by rajasthani dinner. The whole activity takes around 5 -6 hours which is worth it.Visited January 2020Written 6 February 2020
- Himanshu JNoida, India150 contributionsYou See what You See -- you take away nothingKm after Km of sand and shrubs and Wind turbines. its amazing we have a road here -- rather a network of roads for the Indian Army to move in isolation away from the main highways. you can come back complaining about NOTHING - or you can APPRECIATE the "NOTHING"Visited December 2019Written 25 January 2020
- SmallgoatNew Delhi, India343 contributionsGreat abundance of birdlife on the dunesA 3 hr safari in the DNP was the highlight of our trip to Jaisalmer. I recommend going early, to get past the checkpost at sunrise. In March, we saw many unusual birds: the critically endangered great indian bustard, cinereous and griffon vultures, eastern imperial eagle, trumpeter finch, the isabelline and desert wheatears, black-crowned sparrow lark and the greater short-toed lark. Best of all, they were easy to spot in the wide open desert and made for some wonderful photographs against the dunes. There is very limited traffic here: most people head for the dunes for a camel safari instead, and that too later in the day. So if you are interested in wildlife, do NOT miss this!Visited March 2020Written 11 March 2020
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Hasan Khan
Jaisalmer District, India1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Good Experience in Desert national park Very good View in Desert dunes wildlife safari experience is very good There were many birds in the morning, the fun of seeing different birds is something else.
Written 19 August 2023
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Raj Sudan
21 contributions
Feb 2023
Thar DNP
The Desert National Park in Thar desert of Rajasthan has two thematic attractions. One, the enchanting sand dunes. Two, the desert wildlife. Plenty of the antelope family, not too many but visible-with-effort foxes, and the birds. The majestic of all being the Great Indian Bustard. My trip in Feb 2023 was for birding as I have had enough of the dunes previously. The Bustard was sighted and photographed first followed by some other birds on a two-day safari.
Here’s a list of the birds captured on camera: The Great Indian Bustard, Yellow-eyed Pigeon, Cinereous Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Long-legged Buzzard, Tawny Eagle, Spiny-tailed Lizard (the docile vegetarian reptile), Crested Lark, Indian Courser, and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse.
The Desert National Park in Thar desert of Rajasthan has two thematic attractions. One, the enchanting sand dunes. Two, the desert wildlife. Plenty of the antelope family, not too many but visible-with-effort foxes, and the birds. The majestic of all being the Great Indian Bustard. My trip in Feb 2023 was for birding as I have had enough of the dunes previously. The Bustard was sighted and photographed first followed by some other birds on a two-day safari.
Here’s a list of the birds captured on camera: The Great Indian Bustard, Yellow-eyed Pigeon, Cinereous Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Long-legged Buzzard, Tawny Eagle, Spiny-tailed Lizard (the docile vegetarian reptile), Crested Lark, Indian Courser, and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse.
Written 6 June 2023
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Mas Yoda
Lisbon, Portugal4 contributions
Oct 2022
Loved the place , If you are lucky then you can see The Great Indian Bustard and other wildlife of Park .
Written 29 November 2022
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The Traveller
Jodhpur District, India78 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
This is very famous national park of india in Jaisamer. Many animals are also there. Interior from main road.
Written 1 March 2021
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DeepeshRaj
Mohali, India13 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
Wonderful experience and a great visit to the desert national park . Great indian bustard, fox and short toe eagle were among couple of animals we saw.
Written 3 January 2021
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Nabanita Das
Hyderabad, India20 contributions
Feb 2020
It was awesome experience with camel safari, Jeep Safari , night stay in the desert camp house and traditional folk dance and music seating like royal family members.
Written 12 June 2020
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Smallgoat
New Delhi, India343 contributions
Mar 2020
A 3 hr safari in the DNP was the highlight of our trip to Jaisalmer. I recommend going early, to get past the checkpost at sunrise. In March, we saw many unusual birds: the critically endangered great indian bustard, cinereous and griffon vultures, eastern imperial eagle, trumpeter finch, the isabelline and desert wheatears, black-crowned sparrow lark and the greater short-toed lark. Best of all, they were easy to spot in the wide open desert and made for some wonderful photographs against the dunes.
There is very limited traffic here: most people head for the dunes for a camel safari instead, and that too later in the day. So if you are interested in wildlife, do NOT miss this!
There is very limited traffic here: most people head for the dunes for a camel safari instead, and that too later in the day. So if you are interested in wildlife, do NOT miss this!
Written 12 March 2020
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good-living-montreal
Montreal, Canada204 contributions
Feb 2020
While we enjoyed the jeep ride and a bit less the camel ride, it seems that there are too many tourists coming there, especially during the Desert Festival and you have a feeling that it will destroy the natural beauty of the dunes.
Written 1 March 2020
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Yogesh Toshniwal
Nagpur, India17 contributions
Jan 2020
This is the best activity in Jaisalmer. We did Jeep safari in the desert which was the best thrilling and adventure activity in rajasthan and the camel ride which is also absolute fun. In the evening there was folk dance and folk songs followed by rajasthani dinner. The whole activity takes around 5 -6 hours which is worth it.
Written 6 February 2020
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Himanshu J
Noida, India150 contributions
Dec 2019
Km after Km of sand and shrubs and Wind turbines. its amazing we have a road here -- rather a network of roads for the Indian Army to move in isolation away from the main highways. you can come back complaining about NOTHING - or you can APPRECIATE the "NOTHING"
Written 25 January 2020
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Kartikr r
34 contributions
We will be staying in a desert camp for 1 night, how to go about desert national park safari,do we need to prebook
MaaGandhi
New Delhi, India476 contributions
Planning december first week. we will stay in Jaisalmer city not in the desert camp. How do I plan the visit to DNP. Most on enquery offer desert cultural evening with safari and over night. For DNP they say , wahan kuch nahi hai. wondering how to go abut planning
Rajinder Narang
New Delhi, India1,669 contributions
Unless you have not seen Rajashtani folk dances and enjoy bonfire and spicy food it is preferable to stay in Jaisalmer and go for dessert safari in the afternoon it takes an hour from Jaisalmer so try to leave by 4 pm so that the dessert safari starts at 5 pm unless you want to see the ghost village on the way then leave at 3 pm I travelled in the cab of MR Dalpat Singh mobile +91 97840 15328 gem of a person charged me 1200 for the return journey and arranged a jeep at Rs 1000 for the safari the jeep left us on the sand dunes and came to pick up when we wanted the cab is parked outside a camp you can use the toilet and if you wish can have tea and pakora and watch folk dances for extra cost and return to Jaisalmer you can give my Refrence to MR Dalpat Singh he will pick you up or drop you at the airport in a swift desire for Rs 600 one way I spent 9 days in Jaisalmer if you wish to ask about any other attraction you can feel free to ask me my full name is Rajinder narang
johanneboursier
Longueuil, Canada6 contributions
Avec quelle compagnie avez-vous fait affaire et quel était le prix? Merci
What are timings
fukra808
11 contributions
If you want to roam from inside. Contact them in advance and go between 5-9
Abhiraj B
7 contributions
we will be travelling to jaisalmer in nov first week with a toddler (7 month old). what part of desert national park/ sam dunes we can cover along with the feasible logistics... due to the cold will it be fine to stay in desert camps? feasibility of camel ride in day time due to the heat?
Animikh P
Howrah, India14 contributions
Is there any entry point for the Park? How is the safari conducted? Can it be booked from Jaisalmer office or online? Is it a regular safari like in other sanctuary or just a stroll in the desert while camping?
sabsgupta
Dharamsala, India2,085 contributions
Yes, there is entry point with gate,
Profesor Biswaj... K
Bankura District, India3 contributions
1..How can I book a desert safari from WB through internet?
2...How much I have to pay if I want to stay a night at desert sun den (per head rate from Jaisalmer hotel)
Biswajit kundu Amarkanan Bankura WB
Gujju Traveler Aditya
Vadodara, India552 contributions
Just a single line answer -
All you will get from The real dessert man Sam.
GOPI KRISHNA S
3 contributions
Can we have a bike ride in the park?
HirenHH
Harrow, UK104 contributions
Theoretically, yes.
In reality, no. The sand is going to be the problem...
Anurag_Gautam
Bengaluru, India4 contributions
Hi Rohit,
I am not sure if the website or the Google Map location available in Trip Advisor is correctly mentioned.
Would you be kind enough to provide it here?
Thanks,
Anurag
Cks3976
Bangalore District, India110 contributions
Hello Anurag,
Was this question to me ? Or sent by mistake . Because I am not Rohith
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert National Park
- Desert National Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Desert National Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 13 Desert National Park tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Desert National Park:
- The Billion stars Experience in the Desert (From ₹ 5,178.13)
- Overnight stay in the Desert (From ₹ 4,996.67)
- 4x4 Jeep Desert Safari (NO Camel) (From ₹ 5,451.14)
- 2-Night Desert Experience with Luxury Camp from Jaisalmer (From ₹ 17,715.17)
- Luxury Camping in the Desert (From ₹ 11,719.66)
- Hotels near Desert National Park:
- (0.11 km) Malik Desert Jeep Safari
- (0.74 km) Royal Peepli Desert Camp
- (1.24 km) Prince Desert Camp
- (2.54 km) Desert Springs Resort
- (1.99 km) Marvin Desert Camp
- Restaurants near Desert National Park:
- (2.66 km) Dunes Dinner
- (6.61 km) Royal Rajwaadi Resort
- (3.59 km) Mateshswari Desert Restaurant
- (4.05 km) Mateshwari Desert Restaurant
- (4.51 km) Mateshwari Desert Restaurant