The Leopards of Jawai with Udaipur

Home ItinerariesThe Leopards of Jawai with Udaipur

Embark on a journey which takes you through the magical land of Jawai, a place where the eccentric behavior of the leopards will surprise you to the core. And then get ready to experience the charming city of ‘lakes & palaces’ – Udaipur!

Also called as the ‘Venice of the East’ every corner of the city has the story from the heroics of the Mewar Kingdom with it’s beautiful palaces, temples & lakes.

Trip Duration:	5 Nights \| 6 Days
Destinations Travelled:	Jawai (3 Nights) \| Udaipur (2 Nights)
Airport Transited:	Udaipur

Tour Highlights
Track the elusive leopards of Jawai in customized 4×4 Jeeps with expert naturalists on board.
Get a chance to know the unique lifestyle of the local community tribe – Rabari. Walk through the villages and interact with the locals.
Enjoy evening sundowners & trek the hills of Jawai.
Visit & explore the city of Udaipur through its lakes, ancient temples, palaces & markets to see the traditional artisan crafts inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Witness incredible champagne sundowner at Lake Pichola.
Relish the authentic cuisine from the secret recipes of the Mewar era and even learn to cook them with a MasterChef.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Udaipur and transfer to Jawai.

Arrive in Udaipur, the ‘Venice of the East’ and transfer your private vehicle to Jawai, about a 3-hour drive from the airport. Arrive at your wildlife resort and check in comfortably.

Post lunch, get ready for your first wilderness drive to track the Leopards. The 4×4 jeeps will take you through the granite hills of Jawai. Our expert field naturalist will guide you through the history of Jawai and make you acquainted with the unique animal behavior of the place.

Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 2 & 3: Morning & Afternoon Wilderness Drives

We will spend our days in Jawai by two wilderness drives each day – one with a break of dawn and one in the evening which will end with sunset. The drives will be approximately 2-3 hours where you may visit the nearby villages to interact with the locals and even visit their homes between the drives.

On any one of the days, we can also arrange for a trek to the nearby hill to witness the sunrise. A picnic sundowner to end a successful day in the bush will be arranged alongside the Jawai Dam where migratory birds and crocodiles are easily spotted.

The nights will end with bush dinners or campfire dinners as per your convenience.

Jawai will never stop to amuse you; and just when you feel you have experienced everything there was to experience, it may surprise you with something, something new to wonder upon.

Day 4: Check-out and transfer by surface to Udaipur.

Start your day early with a last and final morning safari. Post breakfast, check-out and reach Udaipur right in time for lunch.

Your hotel will be on the banks of Lake Pichola so you can enjoy the beauty of the place at all times. Lunch will be served at the hotel post which we head out to explore the islands of Lake Pichola.

The Lake has four islands – Jag Mandir, Jag Niwas, Mohan Mandir & Arsi Vilas Island. All of them have beautiful temples from ancient times, palaces & marble residences.

We also visit the ‘Havelis’ (mansions) near the lake, which were once the residence of people of high ranks. The ‘Bagore ki Haveli’ houses a museum and conducts a cultural show every evening, which can be visited.

The evening ends with a champagne sundowner arranged on the banks of the lake.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Exploring Udaipur!

We start our day with breakfast at the hotel and then a full day of exploring Udaipur to its roots. We start with Hathi Pol Bazaar to indulge in some shopping and then to the old city’s lanes that tell us the tales of the bygone era. We pass through Udaipur’s lesser visited narrow lanes, past ‘Havelis’ mansions and shrines, revealing stories of folk deities and fabled heroes along the way.

Udaipur has been a prominent city since its inception and was always at the helm of spirituality. A visit to the famous temples of the city will evoke the spirituality within you and connect you to the soul.

In the evening, we pay a visit to the City Palace Udaipur. The royal palace is located on the banks of Lake Pichola. The 450-year-old palace will mesmerize you with its soaring towers and silver-crowned cupolas to the grand gates and glittering terraces.

As you stroll through the series of courtyards, corridors, pavilions, and palaces, you can see intricate mosaics and ornate murals around every corner, relax in exotic hanging gardens, and reflect in tranquil temples filled with stunning statues.

Post a full day exploration, we will return to the hotel for a private romantic dinner.

While this brings an end to the journey, you will always want to come back to the city of Udaipur for its spellbinding charm, romance and cultural history.

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