Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Situated right next to the massive northern walls of Mehrangarh Fort, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Click to open side panel for more information is an absolute triumph of ecological conservation and a dream destination for nature enthusiasts.
Created in 2006, this 170-acre park was set up to carefully restore the natural desert ecology of a highly rugged, rocky wasteland that had been overtaken by invasive alien plant species.
Walk Across Ancient Volcanic FoundationsThe park is built over a unique, ancient geological formation of vertical volcanic rock known as Rhyolite, which formed over 600 million years ago.
Conservationists spent years carefully extracting invasive weeds by hand and reintroducing over 250 species of extremely rare, native desert plants that have adapted specifically to survive and thrive in the harsh, dry conditions of the Thar Desert.
Why You Need to Hike the Trails:
The Specialized Trails:
The park features beautifully designed walking trails that guide you through deep stone canyons, dry gullies, and old aqueducts.
Incredible Fort Frameworks:
Walking along the rocky ridges gives you a highly unique, dramatic perspective looking up at the sheer sandstone walls of Mehrangarh Fort.
Desert Wildlife:
If you hike quietly early in the morning, you can spot desert reptiles, butterflies, and wild mongooses roaming the rocks.
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