Delhi to Jawai is a well-connected route with multiple options — overnight trains, flights via Udaipur, or an epic road trip through Rajasthan. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
By Train — Overnight to Jawai Bandh
The most popular option from Delhi. Several trains go directly to Jawai Bandh station:
| Train | Departs | Arrives Jawai Bandh | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suryanagari Express | Delhi Sarai Rohilla (evening) | Early morning | ~10 hours |
| Barmer Express | Delhi (evening) | Morning | ~12 hours |
| Jodhpur Express | Old Delhi (night) | Morning | ~11 hours |
Ticket prices: ₹350–₹500 (Sleeper), ₹700–₹1,200 (3AC), ₹1,200–₹2,500 (2AC). Book 2–3 weeks in advance on IRCTC for confirmed Tatkal/regular tickets.
By Air — Fly to Udaipur or Jodhpur
| Route | Flight Cost | Flight Time | Drive to Jawai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Udaipur | ₹3,000–₹7,000 | 1.5 hours | 150 km, 3–4 hours (₹3,000–₹4,500) |
| Delhi → Jodhpur | ₹3,000–₹6,000 | 1.5 hours | 200 km, 4–5 hours (₹4,000–₹5,500) |
Best combo: Fly to Udaipur (shorter drive to Jawai). Total time: ~5–6 hours. Total cost: ₹6,000–₹11,500.
By Road — 600 km Road Trip
Delhi to Jawai by road is 600 km (10–12 hours) via NH 48. This is ideal if you want a Rajasthan road trip with stops:
- Route: Delhi → Jaipur (270 km) → Ajmer → Beawar → Pali → Sena (Jawai)
- Alternative route: Delhi → Jaipur → Udaipur → Jawai (longer but more scenic)
- Interesting stops: Pushkar (holy lake city), Ranakpur Jain Temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Fuel cost: ₹4,000–₹6,000 (round trip)
Cost Comparison
| Option | Cost (Per Person) | Total Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight Train | ₹350–₹2,500 | 10–12 hours | Budget travelers, solo travelers |
| Flight + Taxi | ₹6,000–₹11,500 | 5–6 hours | Families, time-conscious travelers |
| Road Trip | ₹4,000–₹6,000 | 10–12 hours | Adventure seekers, multi-city trips |
Delhi Long Weekend Itinerary
- Thursday night: Board overnight train from Delhi
- Friday morning: Arrive Jawai Bandh, transfer to resort, evening leopard safari
- Saturday: Morning safari, village tour or Ranakpur temple visit, evening safari
- Sunday morning: Final sunrise safari, checkout, board train back to Delhi
Pro tip: Combine Jawai with Udaipur for a 4–5 day Rajasthan trip. Spend 2 nights in Jawai for safaris, then 2 nights in Udaipur for lakes and palaces.
Need a cab to Jawai?
We run private cabs from Delhi 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 Delhi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14311 Ala Hazrat Express | Old Delhi 11:50 | Falna 23:10 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| 12916 Ashram Express | Old Delhi 14:55 | Falna 01:00 next day | Daily |
| 19032 Yoga Express | Old Delhi 22:25 | Falna 09:18 next day | Daily |
From Falna we arrange the transfer to your stay or the pickup point. See airport and station transfers.
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 ₹5,000 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; ₹5,000 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. Falna station pick-up included with stays; road transfers quoted on WhatsApp |
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 in season and sunset safaris around 4:30 pm; 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.
