Amagarh Leopard Safari: Another Feather in Rajasthan’s Cap

Jaipur recently got a new wildlife hotspot in Amagarh Leopard Safari on World Biodiversity Day, May 22. So, now Rajasthan has got its third leopard safari after Jhalana and Jawai. This article by Saurabh Somani throws light on this new wildlife hotspot along with some aspects of this magnificent animal called leopard.

- Saurabh Somani

Jaipur has given all wildlife enthusiasts a big reason to smile and celebrate. The Amagarh Leopard Safari was inaugurated in Jaipur on May 22, 2022, which is going to be the second one in Jaipur after Jhalana Forest Reserve as the third one is in Jawai (Rajasthan). The combined count of leopards is above 60, though each one of them have their own distinctive features. Whereas Jhalana has the maximum count, which is also Jaipur’s first such organized leopard facility; on the contrary Jawai leopard citing is more in a natural cave style setting with equal amount of open and natural surroundings.

Amagarh is nestled among Aravalli mountain range sprawling over 1500 hectares housing over two dozen leopards providing a perfect breeding and hunting settlement for the growing population of leopards. This new leopard reserve is expected to be monumental in landing Jaipur on world tourist map where apart from the usual attraction of markets, bazaars, museums, palaces, art, heritage, and culture, Jaipur will also be known as a wildlife destination for a rare special cat from the family of leopards. Not only leopards, but there are many other commonly spotted animals at Amagarh Leopard Reserve, which include hyenas, jackals, wild cats, foxes, civet cats, nilgai, sambhar, and so on. There are also many forts and temples that one can explore during visit to Amagarh forest block. Popular spots include the Galta Temple, Amagarh Fort, Raghunath Fort, and Ambamata Temple.

Traditionally known as the Indochinese leopard,