Jawai is a treasure for Leopard lovers. Located in the Pali District of Rajasthan, Jawai is all that travel dreams are about, from sighting Leopards in the hills to the picturesque view of Jawai Dam and Hills. In a country with booming modernization and economic growth, Jawai still holds onto its organic essence and exits in harmony with the nature that surrounds its lands.
In the late 1940s, Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur started to build what is now the Largest Dam in Western Rajasthan. It was quite a remark of modernity in the area. On looking closely you will find how interesting it is a cocktail of humanity, wildlife, and our relationship with nature.
Other than Leopards, Jawai is also known for birds and crocodiles. It is also called a winter paradise for migratory birds with more than 100 species sighting every year.
Jawai Bandh
The rugged surreal beauty of Jawai bandh will steal your heart. Capture the best landscape shots here, though the pictures just don\’t do justice to this place. Jawai Bandh is the Biggest dam in western Rajasthan with a total area of 102,315 acres. The height of this dam is approximately 60 feet and the capacity is about 7880 million cubic feet.
Perfect to watch the amazing wildlife around it which makes it a great outing place.
Jawai Hills
The main attraction of this place is in the Pali district of Rajasthan surrounded by Jawai Bandh, meadows, river beds, and pastures. The hills of Jawai were molded by Lava millions of years ago. Today, the natural caves and rocky shelters of the Jawai Hills are home to Leopards and Striped Indian Hyenas.
The best part about these hills is that they are not steep and that makes it easy to trek and get a view of the entire village from here. These hills give you solitude and bring you closer to nature.
Jawai Leopards
The main attraction of Jawai is undoubtedly these magnificent Leopards. The most fascinating thing about these Leopards is that they are very friendly with locals and there has never been any incident of leopard attack in the villages nearby. Leopards of Jawai hills are living together and living peacefully with human beings and have the highest density of leopards in India. Moreover, you can also find Hyenas, Chinkara, Sloth Bears, & Crocodiles here.
Devgiri Temple
This Devgiri Temple is located halfway up Jawai hills and is dedicated to Ashapura Mata Ji. The Mother goddess of the hills is thought to be guarding this place. Surprisingly, humans are not the only visitors here, It is also visited by leopards and other wild animals in the area. If you got lucky while visiting the temple you will be shocked by leopards roaming around this temple and that is such a mesmerizing experience to witness.
Crocodiles
Jawai is home to many wild animals and predators, and one such wild animal you can spot nearby Jawai Dam is Crocodile. They can easily be seen from the dam and become one such central attraction. Even if you have seen them in the zoo, it is a whole different experience to watch them here.
Watching Birds
If you are going to visit Jawai in Winters, you will spot so many migratory birds which is a treat to your trip. Between October to March, it gives shelter to many migratory birds. You can sight so many varieties of birds including Sarus Cranes, Common Eastern Crane, Bar-headed Geese, Spotbill Duck, and Flamingos.
Jawai is a paradise for those who love to watch birds. It gives you a perfect environment to have a great tour.
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