Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Desert rock park beneath Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, India.
Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park is a 72-hectare conservation area at the base of Mehrangarh Fort featuring native plants and rock formations of the Thar Desert. Marked walking paths guide visitors through restored ecosystems that represent the natural landscape of this arid region.
The park was established in 2006 to restore an area that had become overrun with invasive plants into a functioning desert ecosystem. This conservation effort reconnected the surrounding landscape with the historic Mehrangarh Fort above it.
Local guides explain traditional Rajasthani plants and their use in regional healing practices and customs as you walk through the trails.
Several marked paths traverse the park with interpretive centers providing information about desert ecology. Visiting from October through March offers the most pleasant weather conditions for exploring the trails.
Rock formations within the park reveal distinct geological layers spanning millions of years, creating a natural record of the region's geological history. These stone layers tell the story of how the landscape transformed over vast timeframes.
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