Wilderness Tour for Jawai, India

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DAY 1: Departure from Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi at 1045 hrs on an Indigo Airlines flight to reach Udaipur at 1155 hrs. To be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to the Sujan Jawai Camp. The travel time from Udaipur airport to the camp is about three and a half hours. Be in time for Hi-Tea and the evening safari at 1630 hrs. Dinner and overnight stay.

Another option would be to take a train, The Yoga Express, from the Old Delhi railway station at 10:25 pm and reach the Jawai Bandh station at 09:34 a.m the next day. The distance from the station to the camp is 14.8 kms with a travel time of 30 minutes. The check-in time for the camp begins at 1400 hrs. Have lunch at the resort and enjoy Hi-Tea in the evening before embarking on the safari leaving at 1630 hrs.

Dinner at the camp and overnight stay.

Nestled in the Aravali foothills lies Jawai – a hidden wildlife paradise that’s raw, surreal, and home to a remarkably dense leopard population living in harmonious coexistence with the local villagers. Given the dramatic landscape, the photographic opportunities here are very different to those in, say Africa, and other parts of the world.

The Sujan Jawai camps: A pioneering conservation-tourism project, spectacularly set in one of India’s most enchanting wildernesses. With just ten luxurious tented suites SUJAN JAWAI offers an intimate escape into nature. Each suite is spacious, stylish, and private; designed to inspire you to disconnect, unwind, and reconnect with the wild in absolute comfort and serenity.

Included in the nightly rate are two wilderness drives a day in a shared jeep. Encounters with wildlife are punctuated by engagements with local communities and a deep immersion into the local culture. You will have the chance to visit local temples, walk through villages, hike the dramatic hills and see many of their conservation and community projects first hand. There are nearly 300 temples and shrines near the region.

DAY 2: Take the morning safari at 06:30 am. A mountainous terrain ride by jeep to reach the leopard caves. The duration of the safari is about 3 hours and the journey time from the camp is about 15 minutes.

The leopard safari: The Jawai Leopard Safari is a world-renowned wildlife experience, famous for its high probability of leopard sightings without fenced jungles. Unlike traditional national parks, leopards here coexist peacefully with local communities, making Jawai a rare ecological marvel. The safari takes you through rugged granite hills, caves, and riverbeds where leopards rest and hunt. Along the way, guests may also spot sloth bears, hyenas, jackals, crocodiles, over 250 species of birds, migratory birds, and desert foxes.

Return to the camp for a hearty breakfast. Post lunch, set out for the second safari which begins at 04:30 pm. Instead of fixed trails Jawai is instinctive and is guided by news of sightings and local intel. Spot a leopard basking in the golden evening sun. Hi-Tea will be served before the safari.

Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 3: Experience the morning safari once again before returning to breakfast. After breakfast check out of the camp by 1200 hrs. and be transferred to the Jawai Bandh railway station for the Yoga Express which leaves at 1618 hrs and reaches the Old Delhi railway station at 0450 hrs the next day. Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel in Delhi.

Alternately, check out of the camp by 1100 hrs. to be transferred to Udaipur airport from Jawai, a distance of 143 kms with a travel time of about three and a half hours. An Air India flight leaves Udaipur at 1555 hrs and reaches Delhi at 1720 hrs. Be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Types of accomodation available at Sujan Jawai:

1) Tented ‘Rock’ suites: sleeps two, writing desk, lounge furniture and sweeping views of the landscape.

2) The ‘Felidae’ suite: Ideal for families or groups of four travelling together, this suite is a set of two tents that share a common plinth and verandah. Set a little away from the other tents, it has some of the guests’ favourite wilderness views.

3) The Royal ‘Panthera’ suite: Offering a true sense of space, this suite is the epitome of romance and seclusion, offering an unparallelled sense of privacy amid the untamed wilderness. Set apart from the camp, it features a private heated pool, a dedicated lounge and dining tent. It is the honeymooner’s favourite.

4) Eden at Jawai: is an exclusive private encampment featuring three double bedrooms. It is reached via a private entrance. Set away from other guest tents, it has a private pool, boma and bespoke lounge as well as a dining area making it the perfect option for groups or families.