The reserve is witnessing an increase in the number of tourists even during the pandemic.
Situated in the heart of the city, Jhalana It is said to be the best spot for leopard sightings and attracts people from all walks of life including celebrities, bureaucrats and judges. Chief Secretary Niranjan Arya visited Popular Reserve on Tuesday.
Tourist rush started during work from home and since then it has continued unabated and more than 100 people (maximum capacity) are availing it. Safari Facilities daily.
According to Forest Department Figures, in July 2021, saw 3,284 tourists visit the reserve, the highest since the park opened for tourists.
This forest is spread in just 20 sq km to the southeast of Jaipur. It has a healthy population of 41 leopards which are visible to the tourists from just 10-20 feet.
Forest Ranger Janeshwar Choudhary said, “There are 41 leopards, including 31 adults and 10 cubs, in the park. Apart from leopards, the park has various attractions such as 132 species of avifauna, 220 species of flora, 20 species of reptiles.
An official said that to promote leopard conservation in the state, the forest department has also installed camera traps at Jhalana and amgarh Forest reserves for estimating their population.
Taking a cue from Project Tiger initiated by Center In 1973, the state started the project for conservation of leopards, whose numbers are considerable. NS From. m In the budget of 2017-18, Rs 7 crore was allocated for Project Leopard.
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