SUJÁN JAWAI

Mealtimes at JAWAI follow the rhythm of safari drives and excursions, with no ‘set time’ for when guests have to eat. Our stylish dining tent offers inspiring views of the hills, whilst you enjoy delicious meals cooked right in front of you in our live kitchen. Dinners around the campfire or the boma are a time for sharing tales from the and for making new friends. At JAWAI guests can enjoy access to unique and secluded locations for private dining. Meals are created using homegrown produce from our own kitchen gardens and fresh-farmed ingredients sourced from local farmers.

JAWAI’s leopards, birds and people are a great attraction across the region. Trying our best to follow the schedule of our wild neighbours, we recommend an early start for your morning game drive, certainly before the sun is up. Our customized 4x4 jeeps, with a guide on board will convey you expertly to every corner of JAWAI. An experience to discover new areas, new animals and create memories with our people.

We are delighted to introduce an invigorating and holistic new journey with horses at SUJÁN JAWAI. With a fine stable of over a dozen Marwari and Kathiawari horses – you can now explore the stunning Jawai landscape on horseback. As well as the beautiful wilderness trails, spend time at the stables, where you can choose from a number of carefully designed experiences that explore different ways of communicating with these beautiful and tenacious animals. Suitable for all ages and levels.

A guided walking safari is an incredible way to experience the JAWAI wilderness up close and personal, and who better to show you than the Rabari tribe that have walked these hills for centuries. Step into their shoes as they take you along with their herds to explore this enchanting landscape. Your expert guide and tracker will accompany you as you track animals on foot through the wilderness and explore the magnificent plants and landscapes around you. Depending on the length of the walk you wish to do, a visit to the temples and local villages as well as some of our community projects can also be arranged.

JAWAI’s solitary hills are dotted with temples, shrines and memorials. All events and festivities in this region are devoted to religion. Over centuries, the various communities of JAWAI have preserved their traditions and are proud to have maintained their customs. Every temple has some spiritual significance and has a legend attached to it and there are nearly 300 temples and shrines in the region. Visit some of the temples, taking in a daily aarti, and learn about how the leopards of JAWAI are considered to be the guardians of this area, having a semi-divine status in the eyes of the communities.

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. Our wellness expert offers meditation, yoga and the channelling of latent energy by the lake. This experience can also be conducted at our poolside or in the privacy of your tent. You will be taken through a traditional route of wellness and yogic practices that could enhance your well-being and fitness levels. Wellness at JAWAI is as unique as the region’s peace and tranquility and promotes the learning and practice of these age-old methods. The best part of this programme is the learning that you will take home easy – practices that can be performed in your daily routine for enhanced living and well-being.

One of the most tranquil ways to see wildlife is on a guided bush walk. Our experienced guides lead these walks and give guests the benefit of their extensive knowledge of the land and its wildlife, flora and fauna and birds.

As a member of Relais & Châteaux, SUJÁN's chefs showcase the best local flavours, making for an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Our farm-to-table approach offers daily menus filled with fresh, seasonal produce. We grow everything as organically as possible and in a biologically sustainable manner. All around the world, Relais & Châteaux chefs strive for the same goal: to offer thrilling, memorable meals. Our selection of ingredients, honed techniques, perceptive associations of flavours all combine to create an art of true excellence in perfect harmony with an idyllic setting.

Excursions to the small villages near our camp enable our guests to gain insight into daily community life and illustrate the importance of community upliftment in SUJÁN’s approach to modern conservation. Guests are accompanied and driven by their Field Guide who themselves have come from one of the villages. You can meet some of the distinct village personalities, visit a traditional home, explore the village trade, gaining valuable insights on Indian village society, communities and belief and indulge in some favourite rural past-times!

The fine hand skills of India's artisans keep our legacies alive, weaving magical stories of the past, merging them with the vibrant energy of a contemporary world. Our SUJÁN Life Boutique is full of carefully sourced and exclusive treasures for our guests to take home from art, to books, home décor, jewellery & clothing, purchases help support our local artisans and contribute to our conservation & community projects. All of our bespoke, hand-picked items can be wrapped and/or shipped to guest’s home address upon request.

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 after long hours spent on trains, planes and automobiles. They say the only way to truly understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes. We invite you to take up the unique opportunity to walk around the area with our guides, discovering wildlife, people and history. Depending on your aptitude, we offer a variety of hikes and treks. These include the choice of a leisurely stroll looking for nomadic shepherds or a gentle hike through the fields, bush and rocks of JAWAI, or a challenging trek to one of the neighbouring hills around the area.