UPVAN JAWAI
- Early morningPandav temple, birding and crocodilesA visit to the Pandav temple, then the edge of Jawai Bandh while the water is still flat. Migratory birds work the shallows and mugger crocodiles haul out onto the rock to warm up.
- MorningBreakfast at the dam or the resortEaten out by the water or back at Upvan Jawai, depending on the day and the sightings.
- Late morningAndheri jungle driveInto Andheri jungle to search for leopards, through country that also holds sloth bears, striped hyenas and civet cats.
- MiddayLunch at the resortBack at the property for a proper sit-down meal.
- After lunchTwo hours of restThe hills go quiet in the heat. So do you.
- Late afternoon to sunsetEvening leopard safari with high tea at the damThe best light of the day on the granite, the second leopard window, and high tea laid out by Jawai Bandh as the sun drops.
- EveningDinner and cultural programmeStarters, dinner and a cultural programme at the resort to close the day.
Sunrise to dinner
Full Day Jawai Safari Packages
Before first light the granite goes from black, to grey, to the colour of old bone. The hills around Jawai Bandh have stood here longer than anything that walks on them, and somewhere in their caves a leopard is deciding whether to move.
Upvan Jawai's Full Day Jawai Safari Packages are built for guests who want the whole of that day rather than a slice of it. A Full Day Jawai Safari is a single-day wildlife itinerary around Jawai Bandh in Pali district, Rajasthan. It combines a morning visit to the Pandav temple with birding and crocodile spotting, a jungle drive through Andheri jungle in search of leopards, sloth bears, hyenas and civet cats, an evening leopard safari with high tea at the dam, and a dinner with a cultural programme at the resort.
The package is ₹12,000 for four guests in one open Gypsy, with ₹2,000 for each additional guest, up to a maximum of six per vehicle.
It runs from early morning to dinner, and it is anchored to the property rather than run out of the back of a vehicle. You come back for lunch, rest for two hours, and go out again when the light turns. That is the difference between a long day and a punishing one.
What Does a Full Day Jawai Safari Include?
A full day Jawai safari at Upvan Jawai includes a morning Pandav temple visit with birding and crocodile spotting, a jungle drive through Andheri jungle for leopards, sloth bears, hyenas and civet cats, an evening leopard safari with high tea at the dam, and a cultural programme at the resort. Breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner are built into the day but billed separately from the package rate.
The day has a shape to it. It opens at the water, moves into the jungle, pauses through the heat of the afternoon, and goes back out for the hour when leopards come onto open rock. Then the light goes, and the evening belongs to the lawn, the food and the music.
Most guests arrive expecting the drives to be the day. They leave talking about the hours in between.
Full Day Jawai Safari Itinerary
Full Day Jawai Safari Package Price
| Guests | Price |
|---|---|
| 4 guests | ₹12,000 |
| 5 guests | ₹14,000 |
| 6 guests (maximum per Gypsy) | ₹16,000 |
| Second Gypsy (groups above six) | ₹5,000 additional |
Each Gypsy carries a maximum of six guests. Larger groups are split across additional vehicles. Prices are exclusive of taxes, and meals are charged separately.
Why Take Your Jawai Safari Package With Upvan Jawai
Upvan Jawai sits minutes from Jawai Bandh on the Sumerpur–Bijapur Road, which means the morning begins at the water rather than an hour's transfer away. Drives are led by the property's own naturalists, who have read these hills for years and know individual leopards by territory rather than guesswork.
The rest of the difference is the property itself. A full day out of a tour operator's jeep is a full day in a jeep. A full day from Upvan Jawai brings you back for lunch, gives you two hours in your cottage when the heat peaks, and ends on a lit lawn with dinner and music rather than a drop-off at a gate.
Several of the field team come from the villages around Jawai Bandh, so the routes into Andheri jungle and the hills are country they grew up in. Herding families here have shared ground with wild leopards for generations, with no fences and no tradition of retaliation. That coexistence is the reason there are leopards here to look for at all.
Upvan Jawai holds a 4.9★ rating on Google across more than 250 reviews, and the property has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast, Forbes, The Hindu and Outlook Traveller.
How Is a Full Day Safari Different From a Half-Day Jawai Bandh Jungle Safari?
A single morning or evening drive gives you about three hours and one window of light. A full day Jawai safari gives you the morning at the dam, a jungle drive through Andheri jungle, and an evening leopard safari, so you have two separate chances at a leopard instead of one, plus a real shot at sloth bears, hyenas and civets that a standard leopard drive does not go looking for.
That is the practical case. The other case is subtler. Three hours in Jawai shows you a landscape. A full day shows you how it works: where the birds gather, which caves face which way, how the jungle and the granite divide their animals between them, and what the hills sound like once the sun has gone and the music starts at the resort.
Best Time for a Jawai Safari Package
October to March is the best window for a full day Jawai safari. Days are mild enough to spend outdoors from morning to sunset, nights are cold and clear, and migratory birds are settled on Jawai Bandh, which makes the morning at the dam worth as much as the jungle drives.
A full day suits this season particularly well, because both the morning and the evening are comfortable and the cultural programme is best on a cool night. In April to June the format still works, but the two-hour rest after lunch stops being a luxury and becomes the reason the day is manageable.
What to Carry on a Full Day Jawai Wildlife Safari
- Light layers. Early mornings in an open Gypsy are genuinely cold from November through February; by ten you will want none of them.
- Something warm for the evening programme in winter.
- Binoculars. Most Jawai sightings begin as a shape on distant rock.
- A camera with reach. 200–500mm is the useful range here.
- Closed shoes and neutral colours: olive, khaki, beige.
- Sun protection and water.
- No perfume.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full day Jawai safari cost?
The full day Jawai safari at Upvan Jawai costs ₹12,000 for four guests sharing one Gypsy. Each additional guest, adult or child, is ₹2,000, up to six per Gypsy. A second Gypsy for larger groups is ₹5,000 additional. Prices are exclusive of taxes, and meals are charged separately.
What is included in a full day Jawai safari package?
The package includes a morning Pandav temple visit with birding and crocodile spotting, breakfast at the dam or the resort, a jungle drive through Andheri jungle, lunch and a two-hour rest at the resort, an evening leopard safari with high tea at the dam, and dinner with starters and a cultural programme at the resort.
How many people can join one Gypsy?
Each open Gypsy takes a maximum of six guests. The base price covers four, with ₹2,000 for each of up to two extra guests. Groups larger than six are split across additional vehicles, so everyone gets a proper seat and a clear view.
What wildlife can I see on a full day Jawai safari?
Leopards are the main draw, searched for in Andheri jungle and again on the evening safari. Andheri jungle also holds sloth bears, striped hyenas and civet cats, while the morning at Jawai Bandh brings mugger crocodiles and resident and migratory birds. All sightings depend on wild animals and are never guaranteed.
How many leopard sightings can I expect on a full day safari?
Upvan Jawai does not guarantee leopard sightings and does not publish a sighting-rate figure, because these are wild, unfenced and unbaited animals. What a full day does is give you two separate leopard windows, in Andheri jungle and on the evening safari, rather than one. Sightings are frequent through the season, but a quiet day remains possible.
Is the full day Jawai safari suitable for families with children?
Yes, with one honest caveat. It is a long day for a young child, and the silent waits that make a leopard sighting work are hard to explain to a six-year-old. The morning at the dam, the two-hour rest after lunch and the evening cultural programme all help, and children usually love the crocodiles. Children are charged at the same rate as adults and take a seat in the Gypsy.
What is the best time of year for a Jawai safari package?
October to March. Days are mild, nights are cold and clear, and migratory birds are on Jawai Bandh through those months, which makes the morning at the dam as rewarding as the jungle drives. April to June is hotter, but the two-hour rest after lunch makes a full day workable. Jawai has no seasonal closure.
Do I need to be a resident guest at Upvan Jawai to book the full day safari?
Yes. The Full Day Jawai Safari is offered only to guests staying at Upvan Jawai. The day is built around the property, with lunch, a two-hour rest in your cottage and an evening programme on the lawn, so it is reserved for those staying with us.
What should I pack for a full day Jawai Bandh jungle safari?
Pack light layers for a cold morning and a warm afternoon, something warm for the evening programme in winter, closed shoes, neutral colours in olive, khaki or beige, binoculars, sun protection and water. A long lens is worth its weight if you photograph, with 200–500mm the useful range. Leave perfume and strong scents behind.
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Three safaris in three zones, the dam, and two evenings of music.
₹10,000 a night, meals included
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