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Hello I'm Musa KhanDesert National Park Guide , RajasthanWILDLIFE SAFARIDesert National Park, RajasthanWant to Visit Desert ?Wildlife Safari | Cultural Tour | Accomodation | All in One PlaceCultural Desert TourRajasthani Dance, Food, Safari, Sandunes etc.
About Musa Khan
Best Desert National Park Guide in Rajasthan
I strongly believe that support of local people is essential for wildlife conservation, particularly in large multiple-use landscapes. The Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard, popularly known as Godawan in Rajasthan lives in a large landscape consisting of natural grassland, grazing areas and low-intensity cultivation.
In the last 35 years I have the privilege to visit the Thar desert and Desert National Park many times. I find the people are simple, friendly, and very cooperative.
Musa Khan is a native of Rajasthan, an avid birder and an enthusiastic nature guide. This young man has birded extensively in the Desert National Park for more than four years, and now considered as highly experienced Nature and Wildlife guide of the Park. I was told that recently he worked for six months with BNHS.
Musa is a skilled guide and knows the different habitats of the desert. He ensures that everyone in the group observes the birds without disturbing them. He has the local knowledge of certain species.
His passion for Nature has taken him to the most remote places in the desert, always looking for the opportunity to add a new bird on his desert life list.
He is friendly and courteous all the time, always willing to help around and make you feel welcome. He is an honest man, you can easily leave your belongings with him.
He has also learning the ethics of wildlife watching and does not allow any disturbance to wildlife.
I wish him success and hope that he will widely spread the message of conservation.






Welcome To
Desert National Park
Rajasthan
THE Thar desert, though being one of the smaller deserts in the world, encompasses the Desert National Park, which is the second largest national park in INDIA.
Desert National Park, commonly referred as DNP, to most nature lovers, is unique and perhaps the only habitat of its type in the Indian subcontinent. The region falls in the extreme hot and arid area of very low rainfall zone of the country.
Passage migrants (birds) start arriving here from the early days in september. Some stay back and some move on to return via the same route by february. Amazingly, they do this year after year.
DNP, presently is the most important site for the survival of the globally threatened (critically endangered) Great Indian Bustard (GIB). DNP is located about 45 kms from the Golden City Jaisalmer, in the North-west state of Rajasthan, India.
The Great Indian Bustard, popularly known as 'Godawan', is Rajasthan's state bird. The state government had started "Project Godawan" to save it from getting extinct at Sudasari region in Desert National Park.
Wildlife Safari
4 sharing include with Guide Charge
Morning Safari Time :
7.00 AM to 12.00 PM
Evening Safari Time :
3.00 PM to 6.00 PM
Safari Vehicle :
Mahindra Thar DI and Gypsy Car
Rs. 5000/Day (Indians)$ 100/Day (Non-Indian)
Excluded
1. Pick Up & Drop: Jaisalmer to DNP
Rs.3000 ($50) Extra
2. Park Entry Fee
3. Food and Accomodation

Cultural Tour
Kuldhara Abandoned Village
Saalam Singh Ki Haweli || Patwon Ki Haveli
Gadisar Lake || Jaisalmer Fort
Longewala war memorial || Tanot Mata temple
Zip Dune Safari
Sam Sand dunes || Desert Safari
Camel Safari
Cultural Program
Rajasthani Food
Rajasthani Dance
Price on Request !Excluded
1. Pick Up & Drop: Jaisalmer to DNP
Rs.3000 ($50) Extra
2. Food and Accomodation

Accomodation
and
Food
Twin sharing include
Bed Tea
Breakfast
Lunch
Evening Tea
Dinner
Rs. 3000/Day (Indians)$ 50/Day (Non-Indian)
Excluded
1. Pick Up & Drop: Jaisalmer to DNP
Rs.3000 ($50) Extra
2. Safari and Cultural program

Campfire
Welcome Tea
Coffee and Snaks
Campfire
Rajasthani Folk Music and Dance
Gala Dinner at Camp
Dinner
Rs. 1000/Evening (Indians)$ 20/Evening (Non-Indian)
Excluded
1. Pick Up & Drop: Jaisalmer to DNP
Rs.3000 ($50) Extra
2. Safari and Day time program
3. Accomodation and Day time Food

Camel Safari
Sunset Point
Rs. 600/Safari (Indians)$ 15/Safari (Non-Indian)
Excluded
1. Pick Up & Drop: Jaisalmer to DNP
Rs.3000 ($50) Extra
2. Safari and Cultural program
3. Food and Accomodation

Swiss Tent Camp
Night Stay
Morning Breakfast
Rs. 2000/Night (Indians)$ 35/Night (Non-Indian)
Traditional Hut
Night Stay
Morning Breakfast
Rs. 1500/Night (Indians)$ 30/Night (Non-Indian)
Excluded
1. Pick Up & Drop: Jaisalmer to DNP
Rs.3000 ($50) Extra
2. Safari and Cultural program
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Desert National Park
Details
300 km from Jodhpur.
The road from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (via pokhran) is superb. You can do the 300+ kms in about 5 hrs.
It is well connected by road and rail.
The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer and the nearest airport is Jodhpur.
Akal Wood Fossil Park is located 18 km from Jaisalmer on Burner road.
Distance from Major Cities or Places: (By Road)
Jaisalmer – 60 km
Thar Desert – 113 km
Jodhpur – 335 km
Ajmer – 538 km
Udaipur – 541 km
Gujarat – 734 km
Jaipur – 606 km
New Delhi – 820 km
Agra – 843 km
Punjab – 914 km
Mumbai – 1115 km
The best time to visit Desert National Park, Jaisalmer is from August to the month of March when the weather is most pleasant for sightseeing in Jaisalmer.
Although the sandy city of Jaisalmer remains bustling with visitors throughout the year, it is most preferred to plan a trip during the cooler months of the year. In winters, the temperature usually ranges between 5-23 degrees Celsius. If you are interested in bird watching at the Desert National Park, then the best time is between the months of September to March.
Time to Visit the Park The park is open to visitors round the year but the core breeding areas of Great Indian Bustard remains closed for visitors from April to July .
Entry fee (Non-Indian) – Rs. 300 ($5)
Vehicle Entry fee – Rs. 200 ($3)
Desert Fox : Desert fox puppy is really beautiful for photography.
Sam Sand Dunes: These dunes are located near the Thar Desert.
Gadsisar Sagar Tank: This tank is among the tourist places in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Thousands of migratory birds come to this place every year.
Ronj, Khair, Rohira, Dhok, Khejri, Palm trees, Ber, Aak shrub, Sewan grass etc.
Fauna:
Birds – Great Indian Bustard, Tawny Eagle, Merlin, Falcons, Eagles, Vultures, Bee-Eaters, Shrikes, Larks, Demoiselle Crane, Macqueen’s Bustard, Sandgrouse, Long-Legged, Honey Buzzards, chats, babblers, kites etc.
Mammals – Camel, Desert Fox, Bengal Fox, Chinkara, Wolf, Desert Cat, Blackbuck, Hedgehog, Nilgai etc.
Reptiles – Russell’s viper, Saw Scaled Viper, Monitor Lizard, Spiny tailed lizard, Saw scaled viper, Common Krait, Spiny Tailed Lizard, Gecko, Persian Gecko etc.
- A hat, cap or turban.
- Long-sleeve shirt, sneakers, long trousers or other type of solid shoes. Remember, the sun is fierce!
- DSLR Camera , Flash, Head Torch, Extra Battery, Tripod or Monopod.
- Toilet paper and towel.
- Diary, pen, a book to read, cards or other games.
- Medical kit.

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Asad R. Rahmani
Fomer Director BNHS
Musa Khan is a native of Rajasthan, an avid birder and an enthusiastic nature guide. This young man has birded extensively in the Desert National Park for more than four years, and now considered as highly experienced Nature and Wildlife guide of the Park. I was told that recently he worked for six months with BNHS.
I wish him success and hope that he will widely spread the message of conservation.
Anoop Kr
IFS
Special Thanks to Anoop Kr Sir. You're a great boss and mentor. Thank you for helping me out. You are one of my role models because of your genuinely kind and compassionate heart. You remind me that the world needs more kindness and compassion. Thank you!
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Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj
IFS
Special Thanks to Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj Sir. I just wanted to write to let you know how much I appreciate the positive influence you've had on my life. Thank you for your concern and useful advice! I’ll be forever grateful.
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Sumit Dookia
IFS
Special Thanks to Sumit Dookia Sir. You inspired me during a difficult time when I needed words of encouragement. You don’t even know how much your help meant to me. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you help. You were there for me when I needed it the most. Thank you for everything that you've done to help me. Thank you.
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Rajesh Krishnan
Superintendent at MB Petroleum Services
Musa and Jaisalmer, It was truly a unique and exiciting experience.
A treasure house of knowledge Musa is truly a dedicated and honest person who makes over effort. He was our guide for Birding and we were fortunate to sight and photograph GIB and also other species of DNP.
Thanks a Lot Musa!
Ganesh Ramesh
Conservationist & Photographer
Had a supreme days riding with Musa Khan as our guide. Very knowledgeable and smart wildlife enthusiast as compared to other guides of DNP. Know the pulse of the birds without finding though internet.
All the Best Musa.
God bless you with a long and successful life.

Why Musa Khan ?
Although there are many other travel agency. Let's come to the point, why you need to hire Nature Guide Musa Khan during your visit in Desert National Park !

Local Guide
I born and grew up in Rajasthan near Desert National Park. That's why I know every corner of the desert very well from my childhood.

Knowledge
I've worked with Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). Over 3 years guided many famous Indian and International Photographers inside Desert National Park.

Well Service
There are many other tourist, photographers and scientists from all over the world who trusted me for Wildlife Safari, Food, Accommodation over 3 years during their visit inside desert.

Timing
Photographer, Naturalists and Scientists get photographs of their preferred species according to my commitment.