Jawai

An offbeat getaway

Jawai is located in Rajastan’s Pali district and provides an offbeat getaway for tourists looking for scenic beauty, wildlife, and nature in rural India.

It is estimated that 50-60 leopards live here. The best thing about this area is that there is no evidence of poaching and that humans and leopards coexist peacefully.

Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur contributed to the establishment of the Jawai Bandh, which is much more than a dam structure. It has become a home for all of the people and animals who live nearby.

Jawai is well-known for its leopards

The history of Jawai bandh can be traced back to 1946, when the dam was built. From being a rugged rural town, this area suddenly grew in importance and interest.

Taking a typical Jawai leopard safari is undoubtedly one of the most popular things to do in Jawai. However, you’ll be surprised to learn that this isn’t the only draw for this upcoming tourist destination.

Jawai is turning out to be a hidden treasure. This stunning landscaped land is only a few hours away from popular tourist destinations like Jodhpur and Udaipur and is sure to take your breath away.

Things to Explore

Leopards in Jawai

A trip to Jawai can be extremely beneficial for wildlife enthusiasts. Leopards and humans coexist peacefully in this area. Because there is no fencing or covered national park area, leopards can be seen all over the villages. The jawai's unique granite hills provide plenty of natural caves for leopards to hide in. This provides an excellent habitat for this elusive cat, and because leopards are the apex predators in this area, it also ensures that their population grows.

Jawai Bandh

Jawai Bandh, a dam built across the Jawai river near Sumerpur town in Pali district, is one of Rajasthan's largest reservoirs. Built in 1956-57 by King Umaid Singh of Jodhpur with the intention of pumping water for irrigation, this reservoir has since supplied water to Jodhpur and villages in the Pali and Jalore districts. The dam covers an area of 500 square kilometers and stands 61 feet tall.

Birdwatching

Jawai is also a birder's paradise. Lesser Flamingos, Spot-billed pelicans, Glossy Ibis, Common sandpipers, Bar-headed Geese, Brahminy ducks, Painted stork, Little cormorant, Indian river tern, Little and intermediate egret, White-breasted kingfisher, Blackwinged stilt, and Red wattled lapwing are among the waterbirds you'll see at Jawai bandh. Stone chat, Pied bushchat, and Paddyfield pipit were among the other birds seen near the dam.

The local ‘Rabari Tribe’

The Rabari tribe (also known as 'Rewari' locally) is an intriguing indigenous tribe that lives in this area. They can be identified by their distinct dress code. The men are dressed in bright red turbans and white kurta pajamas. The tribe's women dress in bangles that cover their entire arms and silver anklets. The primary responsibility of the Rabari men in the tribe is to care for their cattle, goats, camels, and other animals.

Unbeatable Sunsets and Sunrises from vantage points

Jawai has some of the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises you'll ever see. There is no way to have a bad sunset or sunrise with the dam and unique hill formations providing stunning backdrops. You'll be fortunate to see both, and some vantage points are simply incredible.

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