Jhalana Leopard Photography Tour – Masterclass by DCP Expeditions

Overview

Join DCP Expeditions for a thrilling 3 nights 4 days Wildlife Photography Expedition to Jhalana Leopard Conservancy, the best place in India to photograph the elusive Indian leopard in its natural habitat. Located in the heart of Jaipur, Jhalana offers an exceptional opportunity to observe and document leopards at close range, along with striped hyenas, desert foxes, peacocks, and a variety of birdlife. This tour includes 6 dedicated gypsy safaris with only 4 photographers per vehicle, ensuring ample space for your gear and the perfect angle for every shot. Guided by DCP’s expert mentors, this expedition is designed to help you sharpen your field techniques and capture dramatic moments in the wild.

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About The Tour

Embark on a thrilling 3 nights 4 days Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition to the Jhalana Leopard Conservation Reserve, Jaipur — India’s first leopard safari park and one of the best places in the country to photograph the elusive Indian Leopard in a semi-arid scrub forest.

Known for its high density of leopards and exceptional photographic opportunities, Jhalana offers a unique landscape filled with acacia trees, dry grasslands, and ancient temples where big cats roam freely. The tour includes 6 open gypsy safaris, with only 4 photographers per vehicle, allowing plenty of space and angle flexibility for serious wildlife photographers.

This masterclass is led by expert mentor from DCP Expeditions, focusing on techniques tailored for photographing leopards in their natural habitat — including tracking skills, working with natural light in arid zones, and fine-tuning your camera settings for fast action.

Ideal for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike, this tour promises hands-on learning in the field, deep naturalist insights, and a chance to witness and document one of India’s most charismatic carnivores from a unique urban wilderness setting.

Target species

Indian Leopard, Striped Hyena, Desert Fox, Indian Palm Civet, Jungle Cat, Indian Peafowl, Spotted Owlet, Indian Eagle Owl, Indian Thick-knee, Rufous Treepie

Quick Information

Route:

Jaipur - Jhalana - Jaipur

Start Point:

Jaipur

Duration:

3 nights 4 days

End Point:

Jaipur

Inclusions

3 nights and 4 days wildlife photography masterclass at Jhalana
6 gypsy safaris with 4 photographers per vehicle
Accommodation on twin sharing basis with all meals (veg & non-veg)
Pick-up and drop from Jaipur city or airport
Entry fees, guide charges, safari permits and forest permissions included
Full-time on-field guidance by DCP mentor

Experts

Sangram Govardhane

Panel Expert And Consultant - Strategy Team

Sangram is a skilled wildlife photographer and a hardcore nature enthusiast. He has travelled extensively across the Indian geography photographing and documenting the magnanimous beauty of the natural history of the country in his camera. His images have been appreciated and acknowledged in various photography competitions, newspapers and Exhibitions. He has a special interest Bird photography. Sangram has done his Bachelors of Architecture from University of Pune. Apart from being a skilled photographer, he is also a talented Artist and has a great hand in painting, sketching and sculpting. He is a skilled trainer, one of the DCP Explorers and is currently associated with us as a Panel Expert and Consultant, Strategy Team.

Reach Jaipur airport in the morning.

Jaipur railway station is the nearest railway station. It is 13.5 Km from the park.

You can reach Jaipur roadways.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses – preferably above 300 mm
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
Carry a bean bag to stabilize your gears while shooting from safari vehicle
Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
Carry good sun glasses to protect your eyes from heat
Sun screens (above SPF 30) are very important
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

Day 1

Reach Red fox Jaipur in the morning. After breakfast join the team for a briefing on Jhalana, its ecosystem and biodiversity. This will be followed by introduction to gears for safari. Enjoy the lunch and join for the evening safari. In the evening participate in the informal interaction and assessment of your pictures that you made during the safari, followed by dinner.

Day 2 and 3

Get up early to join the morning safari. We will come back to the hotel for breakfast. Take some rest. After lunch we will go for the afternoon safari. Image assessment. In the evening our mentor will do an assessment of your pictures that you made during the safari followed by dinner.

Day 4

Morning safari. Back to hotel for breakfast. Take some rest. Freshen-up quickly at hotel and checkout for the forward journey.

Field Learnings

How to photograph elusive leopards in open dry forests
Tracking techniques using pugmarks, calls, and habitat signs
Exposure control under harsh daylight and deep shadows
Use of long lenses and framing through scrub vegetation
Tips for award-winning wildlife compositions
Wildlife ethics and understanding animal behavior

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 45,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 53,500 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 695 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 825 per person inclusive of all taxes

Gold members - Upto 5% off
Silver members - Upto 3% off

WhatsApp to ask for a payment link / QR code to pay.

[Save upto 2.5% of tour cost by opting to pay via NEFT / RTGS / UPI]

Includes

Accommodation for 03 nights at resort on twin sharing
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea / coffee, snacks in morning and evening
Six safaris in the park in private safari gypsy with trained Driver and guide
Four photographers in a vehicle
All Park entry permits
DCP photography expert
All taxes and service charges

Excludes

Train / Air Fares to reach Jaipur
Any meals / mineral water during the train travel.
Any drinks (hard / soft) during your stay at any of the place of your choice.
Any kind of insurance/personal expenses, etc.
Anything not mentioned in ‘the Package Includes’.

Please take a note that sighting of a Leopard and / or a good photography opportunity to capture it in an ideal frame is a matter of luck. Though the possibility of sighting is high but it can never be guaranteed in the wild.

Map

Jhalana Leopard Conservancy

Policies

Cancellation policy

All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 80% credit
All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accommodation?

Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

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Jhalana - Wildlife Photography Expedition, June 2026

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₹45,000₹ 48,000