DPC Photo Bus trip to Leopards of Jhalana , Jaipur
Jhalana Forest Area is a small island of forest which is surrounded from all sides by the heritage and cultrural city of Jaipur. This small patch of forest shelters a very healthy and sustainable population of India’s most elusive big cat – The Indian Leopard (Pathera Pardus). Earlier ignored as just a forest patch, Jhalana now has secured its place among one of the top destinations to sight and photograph majestic leopards in its natural habitat. Now its a protected forest area well managed by forest department where safaris are run on daily basis in open gypsies to boost ecotourism, wildlife awareness and leopard conservation.
Jhalana shelters more than 35 leopards and has probably the highest density of leopard populations across India. This makes it a place where Leopard sighting chances are always 100% and hence it is rapidly getting popular across wildlife photographers across world. Along with leopards it is also a habitat for Nilgai, Spotted deers, Indian hares, Porcupines, Foxes and Hyenas. Though its a dry deciduous forest, Jhalana is a brilliant spot for bird photography as well. It hosts more than 150 birds across the year with popular birds like Red necked falcons, Indian pitta, Indian eagle owls, Francolins, Buzzards, Peregrine falcons etc
What makes Jhalana further unique is the co-existence of those leopards with the active human life all around. Those leopards have adapted themselves brilliantly to this all new ecosystem and its surprising to see Leopards and Humans living in such a harmony without any conflict yet !
NOTE :
1. Leopard sighting is matter of luck, so always enjoy the forest with other mammals and birds.
The details for the trip are as follows:
We are going by road.
Date of Journey: 21st June
Meeting Place: IIT Delhi, main gate
Timings: 11.30 pm
Total : 3 safaries
Itinerary
June 21st June
Leaving around 11.30 pm and reach Jaipur early morning
June 22nd
Going for Safari Directly and click leopard
Safari till 9.30 am
Breakfast and Check-in to Hotel .
Go out for evening safari from 4.00pm to 7.00 pm
Return to the guest house & relax yourselves.
June 23rd
Wake up early to rush to Jungle Enjoy fresh air & birds chirping . And of course click Peacocks of Jhalana
Safari from 6.00 and to 9.30 am
Local Breakfast
Shopping in the lanes of Jaipur
Lunch at a local dhaba/restaurant.
Visit the Vidhan Sabha and Albert Hall
Other Important Details:
Stay: On twin sharing basis
Mode of travel: Tempo Traveller (Push-Back seats)
Total Seats: 10
Total Trip Cost:
Rs. 9500/- (including registration fee)
Rs. 9000/- for Members (including registration fee).
The cost includes stay, travel and food. However, it doesnt include any cost of camera or entry tickets ( to be paid by self)
The cost includes the cost of 2 gypsy safaris and each gypsy will have 4-5 people .
If one wants to have a separate gypsy ( we can arrange at Rs 5500 each)
Please Send one ID Proof well in advance and it is required for booking safari
Gear: You can carry tripods and wide angle lenses for cameras. Any camera is good for this trip as long as it is digital. Please wear comfortable clothes according to the weather, comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking, take your hats/caps, shades and sunscreen.
Meal: Simple vegetarian meals will be provided by the club.
The group will follow the itinerary mentioned above, however if one wants to visit places at one owns will, can visit accordingly on their own.
Please Note:
1. Registration fee is refundable .
Feel free to mail or speak to us if you miss anything or you want some clarifications.