Jaipur's first desert park will reopen soon

  • | Thursday | 14th January, 2021

Kishanbagh, Jaipur`s first desert park project initiated in August 2016, is expected to be thrown open to the public soon as work by Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and forest department have reached the final stages.

Kishanbagh, Jaipur`s first desert park project initiated in August 2016, is expected to be thrown open to the public soon as work by Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and forest department have reached the final stages.

Jaipur development commissioner Gaurav Goyal said, “The expression of interest (EOI) to appoint a firm for operations and maintenance will be invited soon. The park will be opened once the Covid restrictions are lifted.”

The park falls in the Vidhyadhar Nagar region, which is nearly 15 km away from the main city. The area is all set to get a new landmark, officials believe that this will be an added feature in the city’s eco-tourism. An official said, “Thousands of tourists visit Rajasthan every year. Due to paucity of time, many fail to visit desert areas. They could experience the desert in the close vicinity of the state capital. Moreover, there are many natural treks in the vicinity of the park and residents can cherish nature in a safe environment with their families,” said an official.

The development of the area has been carried out without disturbing the topography. The park will represent a unique desert ecosystem in close periphery of the state capital “We have developed natural vegetation in the park-like that of Thar Desert. Seeds and sand have been brought from Jaisalmer to develop flora in the park. Total 18 native species of trees have been planted,” the official added.

The desert park is spread over 320 acres. In phase-1, the JDA has developed approximately 64 hectares. Other than Jaisalmer, trees from Barmer, Sirohi, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Banswara are being planted at the park.


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