“Jawai has everything that is needed for making a rejuvenated vacation”
Quaint small village of Jawai is named after Jawai river which is now a prominent attraction for nature lovers. Mainly referred to as Jawai Dam, this village is located in Sumerpur Tehsil of the Pali district in Rajasthan. It is a uniquely mystifying place that stands as a testimony of harmony between humans, animals, and splendid nature. Engulfed by the mighty hills and granite rocks adds a unique charm to its beauty that surrounds the area stunningly in its own way. Being a home of many exotic fauna species like leopards, birds, and crocodiles, Jawai Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to experience its rich wilderness beauty.
This serene place is a great attraction for everyone who loves to drown completely in the adorable natural beauty of Jawai. This place can be truly called a miracle of nature where the mingling of the leopard with the ordinary life of the village people is a point of attraction and is now the talk of the town. The memories of this amazing escape in the breathtaking surroundings get etched in the memories of our guests with a “fondness forevermark”.
Jawai River is a tributary of Luni, the dam is an exquisite place to capture the panoramic views of Jawai. Constructed during 1946, Jawai dam took 11 years to get completely constructed. Being the biggest dam in Western Rajasthan, it covers acres of land which offers a perfect sight of sunrise or sunset.
Enjoying crocodile sightings and bird watching from the dam while experiencing the wilderness of Jawai has more than what one is seeking in this ambient place. It is one of the eminent places of attraction in Jawai from where you can see the entire village along with the scenic backdrops of hills. The panoramic views it offers will let you immerse in the magnitude of Jawai.
Jawai Leopard is the heart and soul of this undisturbed place splendidly spread in acres of land with blistering beauty. Be it spending time watching this shy cat playing with its family or capturing its stunted prey style, Leopard of Jawai are distinguishably famous among wildlife enthusiasts. Undoubtedly, leopards are the major attraction of Jawai which attracts tourists and wildlife enthusiasts in a great way. The most interesting part of enjoying Jawai Leopard Safari is that these leopards are familiar with the locals, so you can easily find them wandering around the reserve area. Ages have been passed and leopards of Jawai are not only seen as an indispensable part of this place but also looked upon as a sacred duty of the locals to protect and respect their existence.
This may sound different but the reality check is just like what is enumerated here. This cohabitation with humans has continued for centuries and has now become the most attractive part of Leopard Tourism in Jawai. The main occupation in which Leopards of Jawai keep busy is to chill out in the breath-taking ambiance of the jungle of Jawai. Thus, Leopard Sighting in Jawai is full of fun and exciting because they can be easily located in their natural habitat. People love to spend hours just watching the pack of this wild cat engaged in its daily chores, undisturbed by rustling of leaves and continuous sound of birds.
The elongated stretch of Jawai River makes it the best place to spot crocodiles in their natural habitat. The flowing Jawai Rivers makes itself an excellent place for breeding of Indian Mugger Crocodile making it a famous Crocodile Reserve of Jawai. These reptiles are often seen basking and hunting on the river banks making another engaging and major central attraction during tours of Jawai. The population of more than 250 crocodiles makes it a promising experience full of adventure especially when this lazy looking buddy makes a very unalarmed and spontaneous attack on its prey.
One can always find this colony of Indian Muggers of Jawai basking over the dam side. Summers are quite difficult but winters and monsoon makes the sighting quite an interesting experience here. The moment when they go back to water to resume hunting, their hide can be noticeable when they rest at the shore.
The unique biodiversity of thai place attracts birds of a special class and variety tht add gems to its insurmountable beauty. Jawai is a heavenly place for bird-watching which can be well-experienced during the months of October and March. During these months, many beautiful migratory birds shelter in the Jawai Dam. The classification of bird families can be majorly done as Migratory, Raptor Family and Local Birds of Jawai that together makes the birding experience a great idea for a vacation wrapped in the arms of nature.
Blessed with such a great variety of birds, Jawai is absolutely a beautiful paradise for bird-watchers. The major varieties of birds like Pelican, Painted Stork, Eurasian Roller and Ruddy Shelduck as migratory birds, among raptors black winged kite, white eyed buzzard, Egyptian Vulture, and Osprey tops the list and in local birds it is super lovely to spot Pallas Gull, Little Cormorant, Knob-Billed DuckWhite Tailed Lapwing and Purple Heron. This would be a great place to enjoy your mind-blowing escape in the natural ambiance of Jawai.
The Rebaris- These tribal natives of Jawai are the tribe who rear cattle and engage in farming for their living. The place has been inhabited by this tribe for centuries as the guard of nature and wildlife care taker in Jawai. It is not that technology hasn't reached them or they are incapable of moving to some big town, in fact it is super amazing to interact with locals of Jawai in fluent English ! but keeping this classic rural beauty intact makes this place the most desired place for spending a peaceful vacation of its kind. Watch out the cooking style of the tribes who cook food in earthen hearts and have an amazing sense of Rajasthani hospitality.
We conduct a special walk through the villages to give you an insight into their rural lifestyle. It would be an excursion of a lifetime for you and an ethereal experience that you won't be able to forget. Stroll through the mud houses and allow everyone to witness their lives as you go through their chores. Spending time with Rebari or joining them during their cattle drive is a great experience in terms of learning about their lifestyle and underadingJawai from their eyes.
Gigantic granite hills surrounding the village of Jawai were formed naturally decades before believed probably from lava outburst or some other geological activity and thus it became home of many wild animals. These hills offer a great trekking experience for adventure lovers. Though there are many beautiful things to do like visiting the temple, wandering around the rocks lets you feel the wilderness within the vibes.
Not only are these natural caves inside the granite hills a loving living aboode for leopards, but also python, cobra, bats and typical species from the reptile family can be spotted too. Jawai Hills are not abandoned till yet and are a home to several animals and human beings. Today these are a perfect spot for enjoying wildlife, birding for nature photography and viewing from the top of these hills. The rocky hills make anyone feel of solitude and also bring you closer to nature with a profound charm. Spending time in the secluded but eventful ambiance of these hills makes it a great place for enjoying a peaceful time with self.
A drive for about 54.2 km from Jawai, lies Ranakpur famous for its stunning Jain Temples. Ranakpur showcases the sheer beauty of Jain architecture that amuses the visitors by its fascinating art of structure. Ranakpur is the most famous pilgrimage site and loved by guests for a detailed tour explaining the stunning architecture of the temples. The hall within the premises with 1100 pillars is the most surprising place as every single pillar bears a unique design making it a engineering and design marvel of bygone era. The major attraction of Ranakpur takes you to Shri Falna Swarna Jain Tirth (Golden Jain Temple), Ranakpur Dam, and Narayan Temple.
Driving a few more kilometers leads to the most beautiful destination of Kumbhalgarh. One of the must-see places in Rajasthan, Khumbhalgarh is famous for its majestic fortress, wildlife sanctuary, Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Hammeripal Lake, and many different places. The excursion to Jawai from Udiapur is best for making a weeked holiday plan full of exciting vacation activities.
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