Is Manas National Park India’s New Black Panther Capital?

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–> Is Manas National Park India’s New Black Panther Capital? ANI | Updated: Oct 13, 2026 14:23 IST

“Kabini made India fall in love with one black panther. Manas has a family of them,” said Rishav Guhathakurta, co-founder of Musafir Jungle Resort. “We believe Manas is now the best place in India to see a black leopard. We want the world to meet them the right way: with trackers who have given their lives to these cats, and an itinerary built for each guest. We will never promise a sighting, but we can promise people who know this forest.”“Having spent countless hours tracking the black panther, I’ve realised it’s not just about the sighting anymore. It’s about understanding its movements, respecting its unpredictability, and knowing that even after all these visits, the forest still has the power to surprise me,” said Rajharsha Narayanswamy, wildlife photographer and Fujifilm X-Ambassador.Tracker-led black panther safaris and workshopsMusafir’s in-house trackers read pugmarks and alarm calls, know the trees the cats use, and start each drive in the Bansbari range, minutes from the resort gate, where most sightings happen. Photographers get tailor-made itineraries and workshops with drive slots chosen for the light; travellers and families can join the four-night Black Panther Expedition or shorter tracker-led safaris.Manas is about five to six hours by road from Kaziranga, so many travellers now visit both: rhinos at Kaziranga, then the black panthers of Manas. Sightings are rare and never guaranteed. Manas National Park is open from October to May. To join the Black Panther 5.0 Expedition or plan a black panther safari, visit www.musafirresort.com or WhatsApp +91 81230 12999.(ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by India PR Distribution. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)