About Jawai
Jawai Bandh, Pali district
Near Bijapur and Bera, Rajasthan — a landscape of granite, water and wild cats.
Granite hills, a quiet reservoir and leopard country
Jawai Bandh is a reservoir in the Pali district of Rajasthan, built on the Jawai river near Bijapur and Bera. Around it rise weathered granite hills, scrubland and small farming villages. Indian leopards live among these rocks, alongside striped hyenas, crocodiles in the reservoir and a wide variety of birds. Sightings depend on nature and are never guaranteed; what is certain is a quiet, dramatic landscape best seen in the soft light of early morning and late evening.
The reservoir
Jawai Bandh was built on the Jawai river and is one of the larger reservoirs in western Rajasthan. Its shallow edges draw water birds through the cooler months.
Granite hills
Weathered granite boulders and caves rise from the scrubland. These rocky outcrops give leopards shelter and vantage points.
Leopards and villages
Leopards here share the landscape with local communities and their livestock. Respectful, quiet viewing matters.
Other wildlife
Depending on season and luck, guests may also see striped hyenas, crocodiles in the reservoir, nilgai and many bird species.
Visiting responsibly
Sightings are never guaranteed. Our driver-guides keep a respectful distance from wildlife and from village homes and herds. Please keep noise low and follow their instructions.
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