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– Jawai Nature Hill
About Jawai (Rajasthan)
Quaint small village of Jawai is named after Jawai river which is now a prominent attraction for nature lovers. Mainly referred to as Jawai Dam, this village is located in Sumerpur Tehsil of the jaipur district in Rajasthan. It is a uniquely mystifying place that stands as a testimony of harmony between humans, animals, and splendid nature. Engulfed by the mighty hill and granite rocks adds a unique charm to its beauty that surrounds the area stunningly in its own way. Being a home of many exotic fauna species like leopards, birds, and crocodiles, Jawai Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to experience its rich wilderness beauty.
Jawai Bandh
Jawai River is a tributary of Luni, the dam is an exquisite place to capture the panoramic views of Jawai. Constructed during 1946, Jawai dam took 11 years to get completely constructed. Being the biggest dam in Western Rajasthan, it covers acres of land which offers a perfect sight of sunrise or sunset.
Enjoy crocodile sighting and bird watching from the dam while experiencing the wilderness of Jawai. It is one of the eminent places of attraction in Jawai from where you can see the entire village along with the scenic backdrops of hill. The panoramic views it offers will let you immerse in the magnitude of Jawai.
Indian Leopards
Undoubtedly, leopards are the major attraction of Jawai which attracts tourists and wildlife enthusiasts in a great way. The most interesting part of enjoying Leopard Sighting is that these leopards are familiar with the locals, so you can easily find them wandering around the reserve area.
Jawai Leopards are friendly in nature as they live close to the human settlement. They only attract the wild animals at night and do not hunt the livestock cattles of the locals. Thus, Leopard Sighting in Jawai is full of fun and exciting because you can easily locate them in their natural habitat.
Crocodile Sighting
The elongated stretch of Jawai River and thousands of birds migrate around the dam side. It is the best place to spot crocodiles in its natural habitat. The reptiles are often seen basking and hunting on the river banks. They can be witnessed from the dam and become one of the major central attractions.
You can closely witness their hunting activities or actions while watching them basking over the dam side. The moment when they go back to water to resume hunting, their hide can be noticeable when they rest at the shore.
Ranakpur Kumbhalgarh Excursion
A drive for about 54.2 km from Jawai, lies Ranakpur famous for its stunning Jain Temples. Ranakpur showcases the sheer beauty of Jain architecture that amuses the visitors by its fascinating art of structure. The major attraction of Ranakpur takes you to Shri Falna Swarna Jain Tirth (Golden Jain Temple), Ranakpur Dam, and Narayan Temple.
Driving a few more kilometers 86.8 km, takes you to the most beautiful destination of Kumbhalgarh. One of the must-see places in Rajasthan, Khumbhalgarh is famous for its majestic fortress, wildlife sanctuary, Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Hammeripal Lake, and many different places.