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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Discover The Wilderness Forgotten by Time
Upvan Jawai is a secluded sanctuary set amid the rugged granite hills of Rajasthan's renowned Jawai region. Spread across a wild, untouched landscape, the retreat offers barefoot luxury through premium tented cottages, curated outdoor dining, and authentic wilderness experiences. Just minutes from Jawai Bandh — one of India's most famous leopard habitats — Upvan Jawai invites you to slow down, reconnect, and witness nature at its most magical.
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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.
Jawai People —
Tradition, Community,
and Harmony
The Rabari herders of Jawai are known for their warmth, resilience, and deep harmony with the land they share with the leopards. For generations they have lived alongside the big cats of the granite hills in a rare bond of mutual respect — a living tradition of coexistence. Their hospitality, folk culture, and quiet stewardship of the wilderness make every visit to Upvan Jawai a genuine encounter with Rajasthan's living heart.
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
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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
Awaits
Awaits
From the journal
Field notes from the granite hills
Stories, sightings and seasonal guides from the team at Upvan Jawai.
SEASONSMonsoon Comes to Jawai
Three weeks a year the granite turns green and the whole valley exhales.
July 28, 2026·1 min read
CULTUREThe Rabari: Jawai's Oldest Understanding
The herders of these hills have lived alongside leopards for generations, without fence or conflict. Their hospitality is the heart of a stay here.
July 28, 2026·1 min read
WILDLIFEThe Birds of Jawai Bandh
Flamingos, bar-headed geese and more than two hundred recorded species — the reservoir beside us is one of Rajasthan's quietest birding secrets.
July 28, 2026·1 min read
Guest stories
Words from the people who stayed with us
Don't just take our word for it — these are our guests' own words.
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