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Leopard Spotting Destinations in India

There are many varied types of leopards and many of them are found in India including the snow leopard, spotted leopard and many different leopards. Several states in India from North to South, East to West and in central India have different jungles where you can spot these Indian Leopards. These places below have number of these magnificent wild cats where you can spot them in their natural habitat.

  1. Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Situated near the busy city of Mumbai and Thane this is a great place visitors go to spot the wild cats from other rare species. You can see the tigers, lions, and other big cats in the 20 minute safari within the fenced area. This previously was known as Borivali National Park and has many interesting things like Buddhist Cave Tours and Toy Train Joy Ride. There is a lot of varied flora and fauna to see in the evergreen dense forests of this Mumbai suburb.

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

This was the first National Park declared in the country. It is spread over a vast area and includes various endangered and dangerous species such as Himalayan Black Bears, Crocodiles, Royal Bengal Tigers, and of course the Panthera pardus or common leopard. Many birds migrate to this place when the Himalayas get cold in winter. Some birds come all the way from East Africa to this region. Discover Jim Corbett with golden triangle tour and also view the beauty and history of India within few days.  

  1. Jhalana Reserve Forest

Jhalana Reserve Forest

This forest reserve attracts a lot of tourists where licensed jeeps go on a charged fare into this forest. There are many different species of wildlife in a reserve where initially there were only 6 – 7 leopards. After a successful project to stop leopards from straying into nearby villages the leopard count is almost 30. The Jhalana Reserve is a splendid sight as it is in the surrounding hills of Nahargarh close to Jaipur. When it goes way inside it heads to the Royal Hunting Grounds of the Maharajahs.

  1. Bera Village, Rajasthan

Bera Village, Rajasthan

Bera is a vast village in the state of Rajasthan and as the name suggests it is not a National Park or Wildlife Reserve. The tourists who visit go through travel agents or visit on their own at their own risk. Hence, be vary of any leopards where they roam free in this village of Rajasthan. However, this jungle also has many other wild species including alligators, Blue Nilgai, foxes, and rare bird species which become prey to the wild leopards. There is a Jawai Dam synonymous with the Bera Village built by a lake full of fish and crocodiles which can get risky because of the man eaters.

  1. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary that has the name of the Kabini Lake beside it is famous for varied wildlife species. If you want to see the Black Panther or the leopard this is the best place to spot leopards. This forest was once a hunting region for the Mysore Maharajahs and is now a part of Kabini Forest Reserve and partly the Nagarhole National Park. It is also a bird watcher’s paradise as there are several rare bird species found here.

  1. Bandipur National Park

Bandipur National Park

This is part of several forest reserves and wildlife parks including the Nagarhole National Park, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Mudumalai National Park of Tamil Nadu and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. There are several different types of wildlife including the Indian Gaur, Pea fowl, deer, and wild elephants although spotting a leopard are rare. It is a memorable experience to see any of the Leopard Spotting Destinations in India here.

Due to all these places the national park is considered one of the most popular visiting places in India for experience wildlife. Why wait for choose your Best India’s holiday package. To plan your trip you must contact with best travel agents to get the best deals.

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