DESERT NATIONAL PARK, Rajasthan

Khichan: A small village situated about 150 km from Jodhpur, showcases one of the most amazing spectacles of bird congregation. Every winter the village plays host to over 9,000 Demoiselle Cranes, which make Khichan one of the best places to see and photograph these normally shy birds.

Thousands of Demoiselle cranes gather at Khichan

Winds Desert Camp

Indian Gazelle (Chikara) 

Desert National Park: This is one of the largest national parks in India and the best place to see the Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard. The park is situated about 40 km from Jaisalmer, and with 20% of its landscape formed by sand dunes Desert National Park is one of a kind. During winter, the park is alive with an array of migrants like four species of wheatears namely Isabelline, Desert, Variable, and Red-tailed Wheatear, Pallid Harrier, Steppe Eagle, Common Kestrel, Critically Endangered White-rumped and Indian Vulture, Endangered Egyptian Vulture, Vulnerable Houbara Bustard, and White-browed Bushchat, Desert Warbler, Crested, Desert Lark and Bimaculated Lark, Black-crowned Finch-Lark, Short-toed Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard are found here. Mammals like Desert Fox, Chinkara, Desert Cat, Indian Wolf, and Indian Gerbil can be seen here.

Grade: Easy

DATES:        

Batch I: 22nd–25th December 2013

Batch II: 26th– 29th December 2013 (on demand)

Camel Cart Safari

Camp Charges:  Rs.15,800/- members, and Rs.16,400/- for non-members (ex Jodhpur)

Accommodation: Twin sharing basis. 2 nights in Desert Camp and 1 night in Sunrise Guest House, Phalodi.

Reporting: Pick up on Day One near Jodhpur railway station morning 07.30 a.m. Drop on last day at Jodhpur railway station at 06:00 p.m.

Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustrad at Desert national park

How to Reach: Jodhpur is well connected by rail and air; one can take the following trains Vivek Exp (19027) reaches Jodhpur 04:40 a.m., BDTS DEE Spl (09045) reaches at 06:10 a.m., Suryanagri EXP (12480) reaches at 06:30 a.m., BDTS BKN SUP SP (04728) reaches at 07:20 a.m. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 022-22821811, 022-22871202 or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com