Indian Wildlife Club Forum

Jhalana Forest Reserve is in Malaviya Nagar, which is close to Jaipur, Rajasthan.  This 24 sq.km reserve is one of the eight sanctuaries which form part of  "Project Leopard" launched in March, 2017.

Leopard is a schedule 1 animal protected under Wildlife Protection of India Act, 1972.   As per 2016 census, leopard population in Rajasthan is estimated at 508.

The Reserve is a first in the world at conserving leopards by reducing conflict between animal and man.  Natural prey density in the forest means less dependence on livestock and stray dogs just outside the reserve.  Leopards will be prevented from straying into human dominated landscapes and thus will, in turn, minimize the negative impact of blue bull and wild boar populations.  

Jeep safaris by the Forest Department were launched in 2016.  This is the only forest in India where you can see leopards during the day.  The various waterholes in the forest ensure that leopards staying in the Aravali hills above have to occasionally come down to quench their thirst. 

Watch this video on Jhalana

A Sure place for leopard and hyena sighting