Jhalana Safari

Jhalana Leopard Safari : A gateway to the wilderness!

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What type of vacation you always dreamt of going on? Many people think of adventurous mountain climbing and adrenaline-pumping activities, others may think of amazing landscapes and scenery, some people may say they enjoy seeing rare and exotic wildlife in its natural habitat and a large amount of people like to experience alternative cultures and learn about how people live in different parts of the world. If you are a nature lover and want to explore wildlife of Jaipur then Visit Jhalana leopard Safari. Well, you can do and experience all of these things and more in just one city, Jaipur.

Jaipur is known for its unsurpassed grandeur, breathtaking architecture, spectacular scenic splendor, diverse cultures, and extraordinary wildlife. It is a city that attracts many tourists, some of whom are only interested in its historical areas, while others only want to spend time with nature. The ‘call of the wild’ attracts many people, although not everyone gathers up the courage to go live among leopards and panthers, while many of them do fulfil their lifelong dream. Can there be anything more adventurous than a wildlife safari? A wildlife safari always takes the cake, and it should all the time be included in your Jaipur vacation itinerary.

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About Jhalana Leopard Safari

If your feet are itching for adventure and admiring the majesty of wildlife is where your heart is, set off on a weekend getaway to the Jhalana leopard Safari park in Jaipur. It is known as one of the best places to do adventure in Jaipur. For animal buffs, a safari to Jhalana gives them a chance to peep into the wild world of intriguing creatures in the wild and experience the real nature.

Right in the heart of the Pink City, Jhalana Safari Park is a wildlife area known for its Leopards. Spread over 20 sq km area, Jhalana park is in the foothills of Aravali surrounded by the commercial regions of the city from all around. This park houses a healthy habitat of over 20 leopards in the tourist zone. Leopards are the apex predator here and don’t have to compete for survival, and therefore resulting in good sightings. At Jhalana, tourists can spot leopards very easily. With so many leopards in a small area, they can be spotted within a few minutes as you enter the land from the main gate.

Top Attractions in Jhalana Leopard Safari

Jhalana Safari Park in Jaipur slowly is becoming a favorite destination to spot leopards of wildlife photographers, nature enthusiasts, Woman travelers, Sole travelers, and Adventure seekers. What can be more thrilling than an open gypsy safari to see the most elusive cat in the wild?

There are two safari zones open for visitors, one for leopards, desert fox and hyenas, while the other one is birds, blue bull, spotted deer, jackals. On this 3-hour safari, you get to see many other small fauna including panthers. You can witness spotted deer, hyenas, peacocks, monkeys, desert fox, blue bulls, wild boars and many other wild animals in their natural environment.

It is a prime bird-watching spot as it houses many residents as well as migratory birds like peafowl, Asian paradise flycatcher, Indian pitta, grey francolins, Eurasian Sparrowhawk Indian Scops owl, Indian Eagle Owl, Golden Oriole, and many more. Not only this Jhalana Safari Park in Jaipur is also home to many reptiles, there are around 68 species of snakes and 2 species of lizard. Talking about the adventure this place serves as a perfect place for off-roading, so all those adventure freaks, don’t miss this activity.

Moreover, you can also experience an excellent water bird life if the lake area located in the outskirts of Jaipur city is combined in your safari trip. There lay the twin lake of Chandler and Barkheda consists of some amazing water birdlife. It houses flamingos, cranes, egrets, dunlins, bar-headed geese and cormorants during winters.

The Jhalana leopard Safari in Jaipur was once a forest reserve and in 2016 the forest department got the contract for running a safari. Since then, this park has added revenue to the forest and there is a noticeable increase in the number of visitors including national and international tourists.

JHALANA SAFARI CHARGES

The revised charges of jhalana Leopard Safari

Half-Day Safari Rs 15000 for Indians and Rs 18000 for foreigners

Gypsy Safari Rs 3500 for Indians and Rs 4500 for foreigners

Tour guide charges Rs 1000

Desert Safari charges Rs 2000 for 6 person

Camel Riding charges Rs 2000 for 2 person

Night Safari charges Rs 5500 for 6 person

ATV Bike Rides charges Rs 1500 for a single person

Camping charges for AC tents Rs 3500 for 2 person

TIMING AND DURATION OF JHALANA Leopard SAFARI

Leopard safaris at Jhalana are conducted in two slots, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Only 10 open Gypsies are allowed to ply in each track of the park.

Jhalana leopard Safari is open throughout the year for visitors. The timings are from 6.45 to 9.30 in the morning and from 3 to 5.50 in the evening in winter. For summers the timing is from 5.45 to 8.50 in the morning and from 3.45 to 6.15 in the evening.

Duration of each safari is 2.45 hours. 

LOCATION AND HOW TO REACH JHALANA SAFARI

It is located at Central road within the city, so you save a lot of time in traveling. If you are staying within any hotel in jaipur, it will not take more than an hour to reach the park. It is very close to Jaipur airport and the distance is just 6.8 km. From the railway station, it is 12 km away.

Address: Central Road, Malviya industrial area, Jaipur, Rajasthan

BEST TIME TO VISIT JHALANA SAFARI

The best time to visit the Jhalana Safari Park in Jaipur is between November to May. However, tourists inflow is higher during November, December, January, March, and April.

DOS AND DON’TS

  • It would be best if you wear clothes that resemble the colors of Jungle such as shades of khaki brown or green which blends well with the jungle environment. Wearing bright colors tend to scare animals.
  • Do keep a distance from all animals, do not go near a birds nest, or do not tease wild animals. As if they get irritated, they may be provoked to attack.
  • Do follow the rules of the sanctuary and be respectful towards it. Do not get out of the vehicle while watching wildlife, do not feed the animals or birds, do not smoke or drink inside the sanctuary. These are considered a punishable offense and fine may also be charged upon the rule-breakers.
  • Keep your movements less, be silent, and do not shout inside the reserve. It may disturb the leopards or other animals. A slight movement of yours may keep you deprived of continued watching of the animal.
  • Wear Comfortable walking shoes or sport shoes. Wear cotton clothes, hat and shades during summers to beat the heat. During winters, wear woolen jackets and gloves. Ear Muffs are especially recommended for children. In the monsoon season, carry your umbrella and raincoat with you. Do not wear perfumes as their smell may startle them.
  • Keep your mobiles either switched off or in flight mode. Also, do not use flash in the camera while clicking the pictures.
  • Do not litter anywhere in the safari area. Instead, make use of dustbin provided in the Gypsy.