Mehrangarh Fort's Foot: Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Visit, Exploring Rajasthan's Desert Flora
Jodhpur
Explore the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park at the foot of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Discover the ancient volcanic rocks and learn about the diverse desert flora with a naturalist guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park - You will be picked up from your hotel leave for sightseeing.\n\nSituated at the foot of the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park is a delight for ecologists and visitors alike. It was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky wasteland next to Mehrangarh Fort. It had suffered from years of neglect and was overrun by an invasive, thorny shrub, Prosopis juliflora, introduced from Central America almost a century ago. Today the park is home to native rock-loving plants and desert fauna. Explore the park accompanied by your naturalist guide. The area in and around the park contains distinctive volcanic rock and sandstone formations. Over 200 species of birds can be seen in the park. A small \’xeriscape\’ has been created in the park to display a range of plant species characteristic of rocky habitats.\n\nOnce your tour will be finished you will be driven back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Expert naturalist guide
- Complimentary mineral water (2 bottles per person)
- Comfortable transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Included entrance fee to attractions
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park is nestled at the base of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, one of Rajasthan’s most renowned forts. The park’s volcanic rock formations were created between 745 and 680 million years ago. It offers four simple routes for visitors to wander and discover the park. A nature guide can provide more insight into the diverse desert vegetation around you. The park is home to over 250 kinds of native plants including a variety of lithophytes uniquely adapted to the dry desert landscape.
Location
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Fort Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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