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Best Places to Spot Black Panther in India

Black Panther is known to black beauty, due to the presence of excessive melanin, it's also called a "melanistic leopard." This animal is very famous among wildlife photographers and enthusiasts.

Known as the "ghost of the forest, " there are very few sanctuaries in India to spot the black panther. These black beauties prefer to stay in dense jungles and are shy. 

Black Panthers are one of the rarest big cats of India, who doesn't wish to see them? Let's check out some of the best places to spot the black panther. Lucky ones get to spot them for sure.

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka. It's the most famous place to spot a black panther. This sanctuary is rich in dense jungle, where the black panther resides.

If you opt for a jungle safari, you need to look deeper and be mindful. Since they are shy carnivores, they prefer to stay hidden. Due to their black colour, it's difficult to spot them.

The sanctuary houses other endangered animals like Indian leopards, Indian bison, mugger crocodiles and Indian rock python. 

Add this park in your bucket list, and do not forget to carry a good camera.

Dandeli Wildlife Reserve

Dandeli Wildlife Reserve is an ideal place to spot birds and the black panther. It's also the park where the black panther was recently spotted. 

Another park, favourite among wildlife photographers. It offers a diversified variety of flora and fauna. Black Panther lovers must visit here. 

You can visit this sanctuary all year round. The best time to spot the forest's ghost is between January and April. 

Chandra Wildlife Sanctuary

Another perfect home for the melanistic leopards; the Chandra Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. Also, spot other mammals that include, the Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephants, Sambar, and Wild Boar.

In summers these animals come out in search of water, you'll mostly see them near a water body. The best time to visit here is during peak summer months. 

Add this wildlife sanctuary in your bucket list, to enjoy the sight of Black Panther.

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

The most visited and favourite parks among tourists. This park is home to several big cats and other rare animals. Another important reason to visit Tadoba is the melanistic leopard.

You can watch the beautiful nature and fall in love with it. You can visit here from October to June, during this time the animals stroll around freely, leopards come out for hunting, and also watch other animals. 

Avoid summers, since the animals don't come out, due to intense heat. The best time to visit is from December to March.