Dera Jawai

From the moment of booking every question and need was attended to from transfers to safari bookings. From the second we arrived the attention to detail was great from every staff member. We had a sumptuous room with a tent like feel, comfortable bed with lovely soft pillows and duvet. The food just kept coming at every meal and was absolutely delicious. You can walk to nearby lakes and see quite a lot of birds. We had booked a morning and an evening safari and saw leopards in the morning - fabulous long look at mum and two cubs. In the evening we didn't see any more leopards but we did see crocodile and painted sandgrouse and had the most beautiful views at sunset so we were not disappointed. We couldn't recommend this place more highly. Well done!

Thank you so much for your hospitality and pleasant stay..we enjoyed our stay very much..warm hospitality very fine breakfast, Lunch, dinner..Rooms were superb..very nice property..Staff were too good.. polite Thank you Once again 😊

We had an amazing experience at dera jawai... amazing hospitality Food was amazing. Room were very clean Everything was perfect and had an amazing experience over here would recommend everyone A big thank to all the amazing staff members of dera jawai for making our trip memorable

Thoroughly impressed with my experience with Dera Jawai, one of the calm and peaceful place to stay. I stayed for two wonderful nights from the moment I arrived, the staff was friendly and accommodating, making me feel welcome and valued as a guest. Dera Jawai has luxurious tents and premium cottages. Which is welll maintained,clean and comfortable with all the major amenities. I really enjoyed my hill top breakfast which was truly offering jungle vibes also enjoyed my delicious lunch/dinner farm-to-table meals which was super tempting. This location is perfect for bonfire activities goosebumps in wildlife 🐆 area Dera jawai offers jeepsy rides for leopard sightings and Jawai hills tour as well, nearest railway station is Jawai bandh and Falna. The location was convenient and close to many popular attractions, making it easy to explore the area

I am an American traveling in India and we experienced a Leopard Safari with Dera Jawai that was so lovely. We had our own beautiful cared for houses with silk cloth tent ceilings. The food was so super delicious and served in such an elegant way, that alone was worth the stay. The staff are so helpful and are there to support you in anyway possible. Then going out in the jeep to look for the leopards in beautiful nature, with these other worldly rock formations, was so enjoyable. Then at dusk we saw 3 beautiful leopards free and climbing up the rocks. They were pretty far away, so I could enjoy them and their freedom without feeling fearful. This was a wonderful adventure for our little group.

We researched on multiple resorts and finally zeroed in on *Dera Jawai*. It was purely based on random Google search and hence, we were not very sure of what to expect. We called up Mr Ravi Ranawat and he was more than supportive in helping up with the booking and promised us once in a lifetime experience. There was a sense of excitement but also a level of skepticism for we didn’t choose it by word of mouth. As we neared our destination, we started getting a vibe of what was to ensue. As we moved from the pakka roads to the kutcha raastas, the outside noise made way to the pure calm and quiet. And Dera Jawai didn’t disappoint. Nestled in an area five minutes from the Rock Safari spot, this place is no less than a home away from home. Just six rooms (four tents and two cottages) are a symbol of how they prioritise personalised experiences over other things. As we entered the resort, we got a very warm welcome by Mr Abhishek. That first meet said it all. His calm approach helped shed all our doubts. We got a beautiful tent in no time! The show-stopper at the resort was the lip-smacking food. With the kind of foodies my family and I are, we can just do nothing but keep on hogging on the wonderful native dishes served by the ever pleasant Sakla Ram ji, a fatherly figure whose “welcome / belcome” came with so much of cuteness and warmth! And how can we forget the most important part of our visit - the Safaris. We had arranged for two safaris and later on decided to add a third one - Mr Ravi and Mr Abhishek were kind enough to help us with the last minute request!! We were lucky to witness leopards in all the three safaris, and all three, differently. In the first one, we witnessed a female leopard with two cubs from a distance. In the second one, we witnessed a sub-adult male leopard up close. In the third one, it was almost post sunset and we witnessed the sub-adult strolling through the rocks and finally sitting like a king on top of a Rock, with all lights on him, making him a rock-star (pun intended). Our safari guys were also quite supportive - Abhimanyu, Parbat Singh and Dhanu, again all different with differing strengths. Abhimanyu focussed more on the Rock Safari, Parbat Singh was adventurous and ensured we get glimpses of even the wild jungle cat and rabbits while ensuring leopard sighting and Dhanu showing patience post sunset to help us see the Rock-star!! All this again was possible because of the efforts put in by Dera Jawai staff and Mr Ravi and Mr Abhishek! My 11 year old boy had an experience of a lifetime and we are surely coming back, soon! Thanks for a wonderful experience Dera Jawai! ❤️❤️