Overview

Pushkar to Jawai Bandh Distance is a special package for travel enthusiasts who wish to travel by road. The spiritual hills of Pushkar and proceed to the granite forests of Jawai, a transition from the spiritual to the wilderness or the wild. While the former fascinates the soul with its sacred lake and ancient temples, the latter amazes the senses with its topographic landscape, where leopards roam freely among the human habitations of Jawai. This trek shall bring you close to the essence of the Marwar, where the tradition and the beast exist together in a peculiar and perfect sync!
The road trip begins in Pushkar and goes up to Jawai, one of the most fascinating drives in the state of Rajasthan. This journey takes one to the “Leopard Hills of India.” Jawai is home to the Indian leopard. The area is not a protected reserve in the form of a national park, but rather an area owned by the people where granite hills, dating back millions of years, form a natural habitat for the Indian leopards.
For the modern travellers, this tour symbolizes a departure from the “tourist trail” and towards a rawer side of Rajasthan. Whether you are a wildlife photographer, a nature lover, or someone looking for desert silence, the drive to Jawai is the starting point for an encounter that feels like a scene from a documentary.
Distance between Pushkar and Jawai: The distance between Pushkar and Jawai is around 235 to 245 kms.
By car – Car travel is the most common means of transport, taking around 4 to 5 hours to cover the road trip, depending on the traffic and the route taken. The common route is through Beawar and Pali. Roads are relatively very good with smooth highways amidst the rough landscapes of Rajasthan.
By train – There’s very good connectivity by train from Ajmer to Jawai Bandh Railway Station. The train journey would take around 3.5 to 4 hours.
By bus – The RSRTC run buses from Ajmer to the nearby towns of Sumerpur and Shivganj, closest to Jawai. The journey takes 5.5 to 6.5 hours by road.
About Jawai Bandh:
Jawai Bandh Sanctuary is much more than a sanctuary; in fact, it is a marvel, acting as a lifeline in Western Rajasthan. The Jawai dam was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur in 1946 over the Jawai River, a tributary of the River Luni. The dam was built in 1957 and, even today, is the largest artificial dam constructed in Western Rajasthan. The lake is an important source of water for Jodhpur and parts of Pali. Boulders and slopes of the Aravalli ranges of parklands are dominated by granite boulders and slopes of considerable age, belonging to the Proterozoic era, culled out distinctive forms and caves with adequate natural harbours to provide leopards with optimal habitats.
Leopard Safari in Jawai – 
The Leopard Safari in Jawai is a world-class safari that defies the stereotype of the jungle safari. Unlike other parks, where all sightseeing is by pure chance, Jawai has one of the highest leopard densities in India, and sightings often occur within minutes of commencing the drive. What really sets this safari apart is the fact that turbans and white tunics have coexisted for centuries with local nomadic shepherds. The Rabaris, sporting their trademark red turbans and white tunics, have coexisted for centuries with these predators, seeing them as sacred protectors of their village deities. 
Leopards do not attack humans, and they can be seen lying atop granite outcrops near temple routes or strolling at the edges of hamlets under the moonlight. Safaris are usually operated in open 4x4 jeeps, guided by professional native trackers who can climb the steep and slippery granite slopes with accuracy. Whether you opt for the morning safari to watch the sunrise over the reservoir or the late afternoon safari to see the big cats emerge from their caves for the night hunt. The experience remains hauntingly beautiful as it tells something about the way nature and humankind can coexist without conflict. 
Car Rental for Pushkar to Jawai Bandh (Leopard Safari):
The most organized way of ensuring that you reach your safari camp on time for either the morning or evening slot is to rent a car for a Pushkar-Jawai transfer. We offer a reliable outstation cab service from Pushkar to nearby places. Given that Jawai is a remote area with limited transport services, once you move off the national highway, a hired car will enable you to move around this area freely and enjoy your bird watching tour. 
FAQs on Pushkar to Jawai Bandh (Leopard Safari) Distance:
What is the best time to visit Jawai to go on a leopard safari?
The best time of the year is from October to March, during the cool and pleasant weather. Yet the best time to see the leopards would be during the summer months (April to June), as they would be concentrated around the remaining waterholes, as well as easier to spot them against the thin vegetation.
Can I safely walk among the leopards in the safari?
Yes, Jawai leopards are known to be very calm around humans. You will be in an open jeep with a professional who knows the behaviour of each animal. No leopard attack on a foreigner has been reported in that area.