Jhalana & Jawai Leopard Photography Tour
📍 Rajasthan, India
Experience full-day safaris with real-time wildlife tracking, early jungle entry, and expert positioning for the ultimate leopard photography adventure
Experience the Wild
Embark on India's most comprehensive leopard safari experience, combining two of the country's premier leopard destinations. From the urban wilderness of Jhalana Leopard Safari Park in Jaipur to the granite hills of Jawai, this expedition offers diverse landscapes and unparalleled leopard encounters.
Why Choose This Adventure?
This unique dual-destination safari showcases leopards in contrasting environments - from Jhalana's scrubland near Jaipur city to Jawai's dramatic rocky terrain. Experience the adaptability of leopards across different ecosystems while enjoying world-class wildlife photography opportunities.
What Makes It Special
This is India's only safari combining an urban leopard reserve with a traditional wilderness setting. Jhalana offers close encounters in a compact area, while Jawai provides expansive landscapes and the world's highest leopard density, creating the ultimate leopard photography expedition.
Comprehensive Leopard Safari Experience
Our 6-day expedition includes 6 leopard safaris across two distinct locations, with professional post-processing guidance sessions. This intensive program is designed for serious wildlife enthusiasts and photographers seeking comprehensive leopard experiences.
Quick Information
Detailed Itinerary
Flight Arrivals: Guests arriving by flight can head directly to the hotel and relax or explore the city on their own.
Train Arrivals: Guests arriving by train are expected to reach by midnight, hence no safari is planned today.
Night: Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Evening Safari: Evening Safari for enhanced leopard tracking.
Evening Session: Post-processing support provided in the evening if no nocturnal activity is planned.
Night: Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Evening Safari: Evening Safari – the fourth and final game drive at Jhalana.
Evening Session: Evening session of post-processing guidance.
Night: Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Arrival: Pickup from Jawai Bandh station and transfer to the resort.
Evening Safari: Evening Safari in the granite hill landscape of Jawai.
Night: Overnight stay in Jawai.
Evening Safari: Evening Safari to continue tracking leopards and other predators.
Evening Session: Post-processing support in the evening if no night safari is scheduled.
Night: Overnight stay in Jawai.
Mid-Morning: Return to resort, breakfast and check-out.
Departure: Guests depart based on individual travel plans (drop not included).
Adventure Highlights
Dual Leopard Destinations
Experience leopards in two distinct habitats - Jhalana's urban-edge scrubland and Jawai's granite hill wilderness.
Six Dedicated Safaris
Enjoy four safaris at Jhalana and two at Jawai, maximizing your chances of leopard encounters and diverse behavioral observations.
Photography Workshops
Professional post-processing guidance sessions included to enhance your wildlife photography skills and perfect your leopard captures.
Jaipur Cultural Experience
Combine wildlife adventure with Rajasthan's rich cultural heritage, staying in the Pink City with easy access to historical attractions.
Scenic Train Journey
Travel from Jaipur to Jawai via the comfortable Yoga Express, adding a unique dimension to your wildlife adventure.
Behavioral Studies
Observe diverse leopard behaviors from urban adaptation in Jhalana to natural rock-dwelling habits in Jawai's granite landscape.
Contrasting Ecosystems
Experience the dramatic difference between Jhalana's thorny scrubland and Jawai's ancient granite formations and water bodies.
Diverse Wildlife
Encounter striped hyenas, jungle cats, nilgai, sambhar, spotted deer, and numerous bird species across both destinations.
Culinary Journey
Savor authentic Rajasthani cuisine from Jaipur's city hotels to traditional camp meals in Jawai's wilderness setting.
What to Expect
Expert Guides
Expert guides with deep local knowledge of leopard territories, migratory patterns, and secret waterways. Real-time wildlife tracking through forest tower updates.
Strategic Accommodation
Clean, AC rooms strategically located near forest entry points, ensuring restful sleep and early morning energy for dawn safaris.
All Meals Included
Enjoy fresh, local cuisine including traditional Bengali dishes and fresh seafood prepared by local chefs.
Photography Mentorship
Dedicated mentored photo tours with senior photographers. Learn gear settings, lighting, and composition in real-time during safaris.
Small Groups
Maximum 8-10 participants to ensure personalized attention and minimal environmental impact.
Deep Forest Knowledge
Our boatmen and guides possess intimate knowledge of famous leopard territories, migratory bird patterns, secret creeks, and seasonal movement behaviors.