About Park
India's first leopard reserve, the Jhalana Leopard Safari or Jhalana Leopard Safari Park, is situated in the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan and is encircled by the oldest mountain range the Aravalis. In 2017, Jhalana became a leopard reserve. The reserve has an area of around 23 square kilometres, and the park is home to an enormous variety of vegetation and fauna.
There are now more than 40 leopards and 5 cubs at the Jhalana Leopard Safari! Along with leopards, other animals that can be seen in the area include striped hyenas, Indian civets, desert cats, jungle cats, desert foxes, jackals, porcupines, jungle rats, monitor lizards, mongooses, Sambar deer, spotted deer (chital), Blue Bull (Nilgai), and several snakes. Shikaar Audi, the three-story hunting lodge of the Royal family of Jaipur, is another place you can go. It can be found smack dab in the centre of the leopard reserve! It has a platform where you can see animals, and also watch the sunrise and sunset. Visitors can now experience a safari in Jhalana as of 2016. The finest site to see a leopard is Jhalana Safari Park, which has a good and healthy population of them. Leopards can be spotted throughout the day because they are nocturnal and are not frightened by the presence of humans or jeeps in their natural habitat. Jhalana Safari Park quickly becomes well-liked by nature lovers and is well-known for its wildlife tourism around the globe. The park, which is peacefully tucked away in the foothills of the lovely Aravali hills, is a wonderful entryway to an action-packed vacation amidst the unspoiled wilderness and an exciting encounter with unique wild creatures. Is Jhalana open for tourists? The 1st leopard reserve of India, Jhalana in Jaipur is open all year round even in the monsoon season.
Types of Safaries
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Jeep Safari
Big 5 Animals
Leopard
Nilgai
Spotted Deer
Stripped Hyena
Sambar Deer
Big 5 Animals
Rare Animals
Hyena
Indian Peafowl
Rare Animals
Places to Visit
Visitor Tips
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Carry binoculars, a camera, and a bird book to identify birds to make your trip more fruitful.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes. Do check your shoes every time before wearing them to avoid scorpions and other creatures.
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Carry proper woollens in winters and an effective sunscreen in summers.
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Remember to Carry Hats/ Caps and personal medicines (if any).
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Wear muted forest colours like earthy greens or beiges and avoid perfumes and deodorants.
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The Safari might be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jhalana Leopard Conservation Reserve is located in the heart of the Pink City and is popular for its leopard sightings. Since leopards here are the apex predators, their sightings are not very difficult.
The reserve remains open throughout the year including the monsoon season. Though one can enjoy the majestic view of the big cat anytime in the year, the ideal time to visit the reserve is from November to April.
Jaipur is well connected to majorly all the cities across India through rail, road, and air.
Nearest Railway Station: Jaipur Junction Railway Station, Jaipur
Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport
Road: There is direct connectivity via road to the Jhalana Leopard Reserve from the major cities. One can either take up their own vehicle or can book a taxi or bus to reach the reserve.
Flora: Rajasthan majorly comes under dry states. The forest of Jhalana is dry and deciduous. The monsoon season brings lush greenery while the dry season sheds all the leaves. Juliflora and Khejri predominate here but the hill slopes have dhonk, salar, kumta, and dhak.
Fauna: Even though the reserve comes under the urban setup still a wide variety of fauna can be found here such as leopards, hyenas, spotted deer, jungle rats, monitor lizards, snakes, mongoose, Indian pitta, Asian paradise flycatcher, Eurasian and Indian rollers, etc.
