Things To Do In Jawai
Jawai Leopard Safari
Jawai Hills should be on top of the travel bucket list of people going to Rajasthan. You can see a lot of wild animals here and also this place is best to observe leopards roaming freely around people. This place is home to several birds and crocodiles that can be seen during Jawai safari rides. You can get great views of sunset from black lava hills that will add excitement to your safari. This safari in Jawai will let people enjoy a ride on granite hills that are home to leopards. This region is the prime location in India for spotting these cave-dwelling leopards. There are approximately 50 - 60 leopards in the area which makes the sights almost guaranteed. This safari will be special because the humans and leopards in the area live in great harmony, they do not feel afraid of each other. They have accepted each other's existence and do not want to harm another.
Visit to Jawai Dam
This place got its name from this Dam that was built over the Jawai River, a small river that joins the Luni River. This dam is quite impressive and offers a stunning view of the Jawai River and the wildlife around it. The construction of this dam started in 1946 and finished in 1957. This is the biggest dam in western Rajasthan and boasts a depth of 62 feet (18.89 meters). The dam’s beauty is enhanced by the sight of overflow water gracefully cascading from its 13 channel gates. Moreover, the catchment area of this Dam serves as a captivating sunset point that attracts visitors from different areas. You can see crocodiles and many different kinds of birds near the Dam. Sightseeing and spotting crocodiles at this dam is the best thing to do in Jawai after a thrilling Jawai Leopard Safari.
Tribal Villages Walks
The people of this region belong to the Rabari Tribe and they have coexistence relations with the leopards and other wild animals of this region. For many years they have had this relationship and the proximity to these wild animals does not affect their daily lives. They take cattle for grazing in the jungle and pursue other tasks in the woods without getting scared by leopards. The people from the Rabari Tribe sustain their livelihood through cattle rearing, farming, pottery, and the production of milk and dairy products. They have peacefully made their home with the wild animals here. They don’t harm the animals and in turn, animals also don’t harm them or their cattle, etc. By going on a tribal village walk, you’ll get to know about the daily lives of these people and also they can tell you some stories about the leopards of Jawai.
Visit Nearby Temples
There are many Hindu and Jain temples here such as Devgiri Temple, Kambeshwar Mahadev Temple, and Abhinav Mahavir Dham. You will feel very happy when you go to these temples and you will also get to learn a lot here. These temples are famous sights for tourists who visit Jawai. After a thrilling safari in Jawai, people can go to temples and learn a lot about different things and they can expand their knowledge.
Birdwatching
This place offers a unique bird-watching experience, especially during winter. From October to March, the region serves as a habitat for migratory birds such as flamingos, cranes, geese, and ruddy shelducks, alongside permanent residents like black-winged kites, shikra, falcons, vultures, rock eagle owls, owlets, robins, and more. You can go for a birdwatching safari in Jawai during the morning. This Jawai Safari remains open all day from November to March.