UPVAN JAWAI
Leopard Safari
Guided dawn and dusk drives across Jawai's granite wilderness, one of India's most celebrated leopard habitats, with naturalists who have read these hills for years.
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Luxury Resort in Jawai: The Wilderness That Time Remembered
Upvan Jawai is a luxury jungle retreat set among the granite hills of Rajasthan's Jawai region, just minutes from Jawai Bandh. Spread across a quiet, untouched landscape, the resort offers premium tented and stone cottages, outdoor dining under open skies, and guided safaris into some of India's finest leopard country. Days begin with jeep drives through rocky outcrops where leopards rest in the morning sun, and end with bonfires, birding by the reservoir and stories from Rabari herders who have lived alongside these cats for generations. For travellers looking for a calm, unhurried stay close to the wild, Upvan offers barefoot luxury at its most authentic.
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Wilderness Sanctuary
Two ways to stay, both a few steps from the granite hills.
Tented Cottage
An elegant canvas retreat where modern luxury meets the raw beauty of the wild. Each tented cottage features a private bathroom, plush bedding, and a sheltered deck framing Jawai's granite horizon — perfect for travellers seeking comfort without sacrificing closeness to nature.
- Private bathroom
- Plush bedding
- Sheltered deck
Stone Cottage
Built from the same granite that shapes these hills, the stone cottages stay cool through the afternoon and quiet through the night. Each one opens onto a private sit-out looking across open fields to the rock line — grounded, generous, and made for long unhurried mornings.
- Private bathroom
- Private sit-out
- Hill views
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Amazing Experiences at
Upvan Jawai
Days here are built around the hills: what you do with them is yours to choose.
Outdoor Dining
Dinner laid out under the open Rajasthani sky.
Bonfire Evenings
Lantern light on the lawn once the hills go quiet.
Cultural Nights
Folk music and dance beside the fire.
Nature & Birding
Slow mornings, birdsong and open country.
Village Tours
Walk out into the country the Rabari herders have shared with the leopards for generations.
A Luxury Jungle Retreat in Jawai, Rooted in Rabari Tradition
The Rabari herders of Jawai are known for their warmth, resilience and deep bond with the land they share with leopards. For generations, these semi-nomadic shepherds have grazed their flocks across the granite hills while the big cats watch from the rocks above, a rare example of people and predators living side by side. At Upvan Jawai, guests can visit Rabari villages, share chai with herding families and hear the folk songs that keep this way of life alive. It is a quiet, genuine encounter with the living heart of Rajasthan.
Explore Now“Each unfolding morning, each leopard sighting on the rocks, invites you into the heart of Jawai's people and wilderness — welcoming you as seamlessly as if embraced by an extended family.”
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Upvan Jawai
The property from first light to blue hour. Tap any photograph to see it full size.
Jawai, in motion
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Your journey to wonder begins closer than you know
The extraordinary doesn't always lie in distant lands — it often begins closer than we realise. Upvan Jawai opens the door to the granite wilderness of Rajasthan, where every moment invites you to experience something remarkable. Nestled near Jawai Bandh, just off the Sumerpur–Bijapur Road, your unforgettable escape is never too far away.
The Wilderness
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From the journal
Field notes from the granite hills
Stories, sightings and seasonal guides from the team at Upvan Jawai.
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