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After a fantastic afternoon wherein we tracked a leopard trying to attack a cow, towards closing time as we were about to leave the zone, some movement on our left caught our eye. It was a wild hare and we started taking pictures of the hare. The hare was flighty and we had to be patient for a good shot.
Just when we had a fill of hare pictures, a neel gai gave an alarm call some yards away and we immediately made a u-turn. We thought our earlier hungry leopard was back. Soon all the other neel gai joined in the alarm call and we looked in the direction of where they were calling. We were sure there was a leopard, but we presumed it was higher up and were conscious that closing time was very near. However the calls of the neel gai were not subsiding and their gaze kept moving. Our gypsy moved further in the direction of their gaze and we saw some movement behind the trees. Within a fraction of couple of seconds lo and behold the most beautiful leopardess passed us by.
We tried to keep a distance to give space to the cat. She jumped a fence beautifully, went across and to our good luck paused for the briefest moment to sit and pose, before she disappeared again.
Presenting Jalebi - the doe eyed beauty of Jhalana.
Another successful trip through Safarist. Saurabh Kalia thanks for joining this trip :)
I've stayed at the Eco-Tourism Complex in Hinauta. It has 6 tents and 4 cottages (tents are Rs 1000 a night and cottages Rs 2000 a night). Overall, was a comfortable enough stay and the best part is that safari permits are assured for anyone staying there. Panna is a beautiful park and sightings have been quite good too. I plan to go there more often in future. If anyone knows of any other stay options, especially near the Madla gate, please do add below.
Harshil D Aditya, there's the FRH close to the Madla Gate. The charge was Rs. 1000 per night.
Tanmay Keshav Hey, there's Camp Panna, it's close to Madla Gate (~6 km), next to Ken River and a nice place to stay. It's run by Abhinav Pandey and Shrey Goel, both of whom take a keen interest in wildlife
Vinay Patil You can also look up MPSTDC's Jungle Camp that's right outside the Madla Gate. Mr. Mehmood is your go-to person if you need help with anything there
Ravindra Harite There is place known as K RAJ TIGER RESORTs near Madla gate of PTR.
Varad Bansod Hey, as Tanmay mentioned Camp Panna is a great place to stay, it is a bit far from the gate but its worth the distance. Also there is homestay near madla gate "Aryan riverside homestay" run by a guide at madla gate.
Ravindra Harite Dear Varad Banso Ji, Will grateful if You can share the contact no. of the person who has home stay near Madla Gate of PTR. Thanks & Regards.
Avijit Ganguly Aryan Camp - A Riverside Homestay at Panna Tiger Reserve near Khajuraho. For booking Pl Contact Ajay on +919752138821, Pradeep on +919752369656, +917011985834
Shabnam Siddiqui People - of all the places recommended above, which is the best option. I plan to go October 26-28. And what is the best option to travel from Delhi?
Ravindra Harite Board UP Sampark Kranti Exp 12448 leaving Nizamuddin at 2010. Part of this train is detached at Mahoba and arrives Khajuraho at 0630. The train runs on all days of the week. From Khajuraho Rly Stn You can choose Auto charging Rs 400-500 for Madla Gate
Ravindra Harite Or You can tie up the Pick up from Rly stn with the Resort where you are planning to stay. who can arrange a Four wheeler for pick up from Khajuraho Rly Stn for around Rs 1 -1.2 K
Shabnam Siddiqui Great. Thanks. Amd place to stay?
Roshan Suresh Camp Panna, itβs with V Resorts now I think.
Avijit Ganguly CAmp panna of Abhinav pandey great place
When she walks in the forest
Tanmay Keshav Wow.. lovely :)
Rajeev Raghavan Superb
Jugal Bharali Pl inform if you plan for this forest at jkbharali@gmail.com
One of the most elegant climbers that I have personally seen - and I have seen quite a few of them in Indian and African jungles.
Juliet from Jhalana!!
The pic has been digitally enhanced for visual appeal.
D P Paul Perhaps looking for Romeo
Shabnam Siddiqui :) :)
Tanmay Keshav Wah.. awesome!
Ravindra Harite Fabulous. Sure its Jhalna
Shabnam Siddiqui Yes :) PP Zindabad ;)
Ravindra Harite Leopard is truly the Big Indian cat, versatile, adaptable
Sharan Joshi Wow..what a lovely picture!
Tanmay Keshav She looks absolutely beautiful! That look on her face and the setting is lovely. Do write more about this encounter, would love to read. Congratulations to all of you for this trip, seems quite fruitful :)
Arun James Beautiful
Harshil D Great shot!
Aditya Vaidya Lovely click
Roshan Suresh Beautiful
Ashley the beautiful cleopatra
Shabnam Siddiqui Thank you friends π
Birsha Halder beautiful frame and write up...
Gaurav Sinha Beautiful sighting!
Manish Pundir lovely framing and good read
Avijit Ganguly awesome
Shabnam Siddiqui Thanks again friends.