At the heart of an untrammeled wilderness, where leopards roam wild and free, is Sujan’s Jawai. Designed by the owners, Anjali and Jaisal Singh, Jawai represents a style that combines subtle opulence with abundant adventure.
Staying true to the goals for conservation without compromising comfort, the camp has 9 luxurious tents including one royal suite’, each with oodles of space and privacy that rest encapsulated in a landscape of towering granite formations, caves, kopjes, Anogeissus scrub and winding sand riverbeds. The vibrant Rabari herdsmen who have shared this land with wildlife for centuries endorse the organic and continuing link between local culture and wildlife. This is a relationship that Sujan is deeply committed to nurturing in the face of rapid change, as a means of fulfilling the commitment to conservation, to cultures and wildlife.
It is these experiences that hotel's team is proud and delighted to share with guests at Jawai.
THE STYLE
Inspired by the granite hills of the region, the camp embraces a modern and chic style whilst remaining authentic and true to its location.
Originally based on the idea of a movable camp, and with a light footprint, Jawai is in harmony with its delicate ecosystem.
The use of a muted palette of grey, black and white helps to make the camp one with the sheer natural beauty it resides within.
The union of metal and canvas form the backbone of the design, taking Jawai into a space away from traditional materials.
Anjali and Jaisal Singh designed the 1930s industrial style of tubular brushed steel furniture.
It is filled with accessories, like candleholders and lamps, sourced from India based international designer Michael Aram’s Botanical Leaf Collection.
With much of his work inspired by nature, it seemed the perfect collaboration to compliment the creative vision for Jawai.
The interiors are carefully matched to include a splash of scarlet red, inspired by the colour of the Rabari turban – set against the monochrome white and black.
Created with canvas, stainless steel and leather accoutrements, each luxury tent at Jawai is designed with its own private veranda, equipped with a writing desk and seating area that looks onto unobstructed, spectacular views of the dramatic wilderness around.
The use of local stone and stainless steel brings an understated elegance to the camp. Each tent is equipped with a smart and efficient, and suite bathroom.
Mealtimes at Jawai follow the rhythm of safari drives and excursions, with no ‘set time’ for when guests have to eat. The stylish dining tent offers inspiring views of the hills. Enjoy delicious buffet style salads and fresh pasta or fish procured from local fishermen, cooked right in front of you in the live kitchen.
Dinners around the campfire or the Boma are a time for sharing tales from the day of exploring and for making new friends. At Jawai guests can enjoy access to unique and secluded locations for private dining.
What could be more dramatic than a granite kopje, which serves as a private dining room overlooking the expanse of the Jawai wilderness? Breakfasts in the bush and picnics in the wild, luncheons by the lakes and embracing dinners under constellations of an unending sky, make for stunning options.
Meals are created using homegrown produce from the own kitchen garden or fresh-farmed ingredients sourced from local farmers.
The team of local chefs and guides have their own recipes and trade secrets of cooking while living in the wilderness. Hotel's team would love to exchange the experience with you of traditional food, drink and celebration.
Rajasthan is a land of colour and cuisine. Jawai’s culinary philosophy centres on the procurement and use of fresh local produce from The organic garden and neighbouring villages.
Dramatic views and an idyllic location make the Spa at Jawai a perfect spot to unwind, relax and heal yourself from within.
A diverse menu of therapies is available for you to choose from or simply ask one of the therapists to recommend what may be best for you.
Whatever your choice, be sure you will feel reinvigorated and revitalized.
Yoga and wellness excursions at remote and stunning locations in the wilderness are also on offer if booked in advance.
The wellness expert offers meditation, yoga and the channelling of latent energy by the lake. The long stretches of natural roads, steep granite hills and clean atmosphere make Jawai a perfect, chic outdoor fitness centre.
A serene atmosphere is created by the tranquil still water of the lake that blends in to create perfect harmony of mind, body and nature.
Jawai is where the hills throw the moon out and just as soon absorb its glow onto their gorges; where nomadic Rabari herdsmen are as much a part of the earth's tales as the mysterious felines that grace these hills and vanish at will into their folds; where pastoral fields meet and merge with wild grasslands and the swells of the Jawai Bandh's waters lap at the toes of mighty granite forms; where flamingos flock and cranes in their hundreds dance to springtime sounds.
Jawai’s location, the unique flavour of this land and its offerings, provide for an entirely different experience from the rest of Rajasthan, yet there are abundant legacies around.
The area makes for comfortable access to the citadels of Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For those still thirsting for monuments, the sculpted temples at Ranakpur are only an hour’s drive away from camp.
Two of Rajasthan’s most visited destinations, Udaipur and Jodhpur, are equidistant from Jawai and easily accessible by car.
In the midst of this incredible landscape that combines human endeavour and nature's provision, lies Jawai – as distinctive as this land itself.
EXPERIENCES
Jawai is the new frontier, opening up a truly experiential way to travel and an even more rewarding arrival into a land of mystery, adventure, wellness and antiquity.
A varied menu of experiences awaits you in this lap of the former kingdoms of Mewar and Marwar. The region is home to the charismatic Rabari herdsmen, a people at peace with the indigenous wildlife, including the resident spotted cat, the ultimate showstopper that captivates guests both at camp and on safari.
Embark on a drive accompanied by your tracker–guide in a customized 4x4. Alternatively, choose any other excursion or activity from those on offer.
Off-road cycling expeditions allow you to explore this beautiful landscape outside the confines of a jeep.
A unique programme runs in Jawai for young ones to develop an interest in wildlife.
The mighty 15th century fort of Kumbhalgarh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a unique destination. Also visit the intricately carved temples of Ranakpur, an architectural marvel, less than an hour away.
Take a gentle walk through an open breezy expanse of land near the lake while viewing migratory birdlife and crocodiles.
Jawai's Field Team has set a benchmark in Jawai's research and development of wildlife.
The greater Jawai area is a country made for walking and ramblers are guaranteed to have a field day out, to relax and tune those muscles tired by long hours spent on trains, planes and automobiles.
A walk through some of the deepest elements of rural India. Jawai is the best example of rural Indian wilderness – colourful and blissful.
Jawai’s leopards, birds and people are a great attraction across the region.
SUJAN JAWAI BANDH
Khasra No. 2198, Pali Karlai, RajasthanIndia