5/5 Debajyoti K. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
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
out
this
place.