Leopards are the most adaptable of the big cats—found everywhere from rocky outcrops and dense forests to city-edge sanctuaries. But spotting them is never guaranteed. Our focused trips take you to places where sightings are not just possible, but often exceptional. In India, Jhalana and Bera are standout locations where leopards rule unchallenged. In Sri Lanka, national parks like Yala, Wilpattu, and Kumana offer some of the highest leopard densities in the world. Other Indian parks offer glimpses too—but with less predictability.

At A Glance
Nearest Airports
Jaipur (Jhalana), Udaipur (Bera), Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Best Time
October–April (India), February–September (Sri Lanka)
Habitats
Rocky Scrub, Dry Deciduous Forest, Coastal Plains
Min Recommended Stay
03–05 Days
Main Destinations
Jhalana & Bera (India), Yala–Wilpattu–Kumana (Sri Lanka)

Other Indian parks like Ranthambhore, Nagarhole, Kabini, Pench, and Satpura also support strong leopard populations, but tiger tourism often overshadows chances.

Places to Go:

Suggested Itineraries

Special Interest, Wildlife, Exploration Privately Guided

Leopard Country Unveiled

10 nights, 9 days

Witness leopards thriving among Rabari herders and granite hills.

Spot leopards just outside Jaipur’s bustling city.

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Safari, History, Adventure Privately Guided

Central Indian Wildlife Expedition

14 nights, 15 days

Go on jeep safaris in Kanha

Spot tigers in Bandhavgarh

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Safari, Wildlife, Exploration Privately Guided

Willapattu, Sigriya & Uga Bay

10 nights, 11 days

Game drives in leopard-rich Wilpattu

Learn park history with expert guides

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Safari, Culture, Exploration Privately Guided

Willapattu, Rambuda & Tangalle

12 nights, 13 days

Game drives in Wilpattu National Park

Birdwatching along forest trails

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