Ahmedabad to Jawai is one of the most popular safari routes in Western India. At just 300 km (5–6 hours by road), Jawai is the closest leopard safari destination for Gujarat travelers. Here’s every way to get there, with costs and tips.
By Road — 300 km, 5–6 Hours
Best Route: Ahmedabad → NH 48 → Palanpur → Abu Road → Sirohi → Pindwara → Jawai (Sena Village)
The road is excellent — 4-lane highway for most of the stretch. The last 30 km from Pindwara to Sena is a scenic two-lane road through the Aravalli foothills.
Cost Estimates (By Road)
| Mode | Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private taxi (sedan) | ₹5,000–₹6,000 | 5–6 hours |
| Private taxi (SUV) | ₹6,000–₹7,500 | 5–6 hours |
| Self-drive (fuel) | ₹2,000–₹3,000 | 5–6 hours |
| State bus (GSRTC/RSRTC) | ₹400–₹800 | 7–8 hours |
By Train — Direct to Jawai Bandh Station
Jawai Bandh Railway Station is well-connected to Ahmedabad with several daily trains:
- Ahmedabad–Jodhpur Express: Departs evening, arrives early morning (~7 hours)
- Suryanagari Express: Popular overnight train (~6 hours)
- Ranakpur Express: Another reliable option (~7 hours)
Train ticket prices: ₹200–₹300 (Sleeper), ₹500–₹800 (3AC), ₹1,000–₹1,500 (2AC). Book on IRCTC at least 1 week in advance for confirmed tickets.
Road Trip Stops
- Mount Abu (250 km from Ahmedabad): Rajasthan’s only hill station — add a day if you have time
- Ranakpur Jain Temple (90 km from Jawai): Stunning marble architecture, worth a 2-hour detour
- Kumbhalgarh Fort (100 km from Jawai): Second-longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China
Our Recommendation
Best option: Take an overnight train from Ahmedabad to Jawai Bandh — you arrive fresh in the morning, ready for your safari. We provide free pickup from the station to your resort.
For families/groups: Drive by car — the NH 48 route is scenic and comfortable. You can stop at Mount Abu on the way.
Suggested Itinerary: Ahmedabad to Jawai Weekend Trip
- Friday night: Board overnight train from Ahmedabad
- Saturday morning: Arrive Jawai Bandh station, transfer to resort, evening safari
- Sunday: Morning safari, brunch, explore Jawai village, evening safari
- Monday morning: Checkout, board morning train back to Ahmedabad
Need a cab to Jawai?
We run private cabs from Ahmedabad airports, railway stations and hotels, and pick-ups from Falna and Jawai Bandh stations. Sedan or SUV, professional drivers, one price agreed on WhatsApp before you travel.
Trains from Ahmedabad to Jawai (Falna station)
Falna (station code FA) is the main railway station for Jawai, on the Ahmedabad to Ajmer trunk line, about 25 km and 40 minutes from the safari zones. Jawai Bandh station beside the dam serves a few local trains. Times below are from the current timetable; confirm on IRCTC before you travel, and tell us your train so the pick-up is waiting.
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19707 Aravali Express | Ahmedabad Jn 04:50 | Falna 11:19 | Daily |
| 19031 Yoga Express | Sabarmati 11:25 | Falna 16:35 | Daily |
| 12915 Ashram Express | Sabarmati 19:45 | Falna 23:47 | Daily |
| 12480 Suryanagari Express | Ahmedabad Jn 20:35 | Falna 01:35 next day | Daily |
| 14708 Ranakpur Express | Ahmedabad Jn 21:55 | Falna about 03:30 next day | Daily |
From Falna we arrange the transfer to your stay or the pickup point. See airport and station transfers.
Planning the whole break rather than just the journey? See a weekend from Ahmedabad to Jawai.
How to book your stay and safari, step by step
- Choose a category, not a property. Economic, Standard, Luxury or Ultra-Luxury, by budget and who is travelling. The Jawai resorts comparison explains each.
- Message the booking desk on WhatsApp with your dates, number of adults and children with their ages, how many safaris you want, and whether you want the hilltop high tea.
- Get availability and a quote within a few hours. We check the property and the safari slots for your dates and reply on the same chat.
- Pay the advance by UPI, card or net banking through Razorpay. The advance secures the room and the jeep.
- Receive your confirmation on WhatsApp and email with the pickup point, timings and the tracker’s number.
- Settle the balance before check-in, then arrive at the pickup point 15 minutes before your first safari.
Stay cancellation policy
| 15 days or more before check-in | Full refund, minus transaction charges |
| 7 to 15 days before check-in | 50% refund |
| Under 7 days | No refund; the property has confirmed the room |
| Safari rescheduling | Allowed once, with at least 72 hours notice, subject to availability |
Festival and blackout dates. Economic and Standard package rates are not available on festival and blackout dates (Diwali week, Christmas to New Year, Holi and long weekends); those dates are quoted on request. Safaris on those dates are ₹5,500 per gypsy. Full terms are on the refund and cancellation page.
What a two-night trip costs
| Private leopard safari | ₹4,000 per gypsy per drive, up to 6 guests; ₹5,500 on festival dates |
| Sunrise and sunset combo | ₹7,499 per gypsy, same day |
| Stay with meals and safaris, Economic | From ₹7,499 per couple per night, minimum 4 guests, not on festival dates |
| Standard | From ₹11,000 per couple per night, not on festival dates |
| Luxury | From ₹16,000 per couple per night |
| Ultra-Luxury | From ₹25,000 per couple per night |
| Transfer | Book a cab on WhatsApp. Private car from Ahmedabad, quoted on WhatsApp; Falna pick-up included with stays |
Full price detail is on the Jawai safari cost guide and the resort packages page.
Before you go
- Sunrise safaris leave around 5:30 am (6:00 am from November to February) and sunset safaris around 5:00 pm (3:30 pm from November to February); the tracker confirms exact times the evening before.
- Carry a light jacket from November to February, a hat and sunscreen the rest of the year, and a scarf for dust on the tracks.
- Binoculars are provided. Bring a zoom lens if you shoot; leopards on Jawai’s granite often allow 15 to 30 metre approaches.
- Mobile signal is patchy in the hills. Download offline maps and share your booking confirmation with someone at home.
- Jawai never closes. Summer and monsoon drives are quieter and sightings continue.
