Jhalana Panther Safari- Wild Trail Safari — Attraction in Jaipur Municipal Corporation

As our Rajasthan tour duration was shortened we had to drop our plan for Ranthambore. But as we explored the nearby forests, we came by Jhalana Panther Reserve. This is a very less known place so it's not too crowded like other parts of Rajasthan. This forest spans around 20-25 sq km and hosts approximately 35 leopards so there is a high chance of sighting. We were extremely lucky to spot 6 different leopards. Apart from leopards, we spotted Nilgai-largest Antelope in Asia, owls, peacocks, deer and several other birds and animals. The safari driver told us there are a few Hyenas as well but its spotting is rare.

Safari usually starts after sunrise so timings will vary from 6-7 a.m. and lasts around 2-3 hours. Safari bookings available via RTDC or agents. Booking through agents is usually 2-3 times higher, but the option of booking an entire jeep was not available in the government booking portal when we did safari bookings. We opted for a jeep while booking but got a canter. Canters here are electric so animals don't run away by approaching vehicle sound as these are very quiet.

This place is just 20-30 minutes by cab from Vani park, MI road area; so if anyone is looking for a nature connection in Jaipur they can definitely try...

Disappointing experience. Track was not more than a few km, and we drove around in circles for 2 hours seeing the same spots 4-5 times. Not many animals other than some peacocks, squirrels, and deer. When we finally saw a leopard after 2 hours, 10 other cars were surrounding and crowding the area, and we could see the leopard in the distance behind some trees. We were also required to pay for an empty seat that someone we didnt know had not shown up. Really expensive for overseas tourists, and really not worth the price. We booked through...

Amazing safari, we were luck to even sight the panthers from close distance.

One was with her little one enjoying the killed nilgai feast. The second one also had his feast and was resting.

Rana waited for us to get his full glimpse and the moved slightly inside the woods, but I can say he was huge and amazing.

Loved this place.

I suggest visiting in evening rather than morning as the panthera will be sleeping on...