The golden dunes and arid scrublands of Desert National Park, near Jaisalmer in western Rajasthan, offer a spectacular birding experience amidst one of India’s most unique landscapes. Characterized by vast open expanses, thorny acacia scrub, and rocky outcrops, this region is home to an exceptional diversity of desert-specialist birds and raptors — making it a true paradise for birders and wildlife photographers.
 

This 4-day BIRDING TOUR explores the prime habitats of Desert National Park and its surrounding areas, from grass-covered dunes and dry riverbeds to agricultural fields that support an incredible variety of species. The region’s open terrain provides excellent visibility and remarkable photographic opportunities throughout the day.

Birding is conducted primarily through jeep safaris, ensuring both comfort and comprehensive coverage of this vast landscape. The desert’s dramatic light and wide horizons make every sighting — from coursers sprinting across the sand to vultures circling the thermals — an unforgettable experience.
 

Key species you’ll encounter during this tour include:
Birds:
Great Indian Bustard
Macqueen’s Bustard(rare)
Cream-colored Courser
Indian Courser
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Greater Hoopoe-Lark

Desert Lark
Bimaculated Lark
Desert Lark
Isabelline Wheatear
Desert Wheatear
Variable Wheatear
Trumpeter Finch
Long-legged Buzzard
Laggar Falcon
Eurasian Griffon
Egyptian Vulture
Short-toed Snake Eagle
Steppe Eagle
 

Mammals:
Desert Fox
Chinkara (Indian Gazelle)
Desert Cat
 

This is not just a birding tour — it’s a journey across India’s great Thar Desert, where life thrives against the odds and every dune tells a story. Come experience the rugged beauty of Desert National Park, home to some of the rarest and most iconic birds of the subcontinent.