How to Reach Jawai Bandh by Road, Train, and Flight?

Have you ever heard about Jawai Bandh? If you’ve not, then you’re missing out on something that you can’t experience anywhere else in India. Yes, you’ve heard it right! Tucked away in the wild landscape of Rajasthan, Jawai Bandh is a fabulous hidden gem that feels untouched, raw, and incredibly captivating.

Located in the Pali district of Rajasthan, Jawai Bandh is widely recognized for its unique coexistence of humans and wildlife, especially for elusive leopards that roam freely among granite hills.

People travel to Jawai for its rare mix of adventure and serenity. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a couple looking for something unconventional, or simply someone wanting to escape crowded tourist spots, this is a place that offers an experience that feels both thrilling and calming at the same time.

Now that you know why Jawai Bandh is a noteworthy travel destination, the next step is to plan your journey, and in this guide, we will be covering exactly that.

How To Reach Jawai Bandh?

Before travelling to Jawai Bandh, the very first thing people search for is how to get there. Coming onto this, there are multiple routes to travel to Jawai, and each of them varies depending on the place from where you’re travelling: by road, train, or air. And all of these modes of transportation can take you comfortably. Let’s see how:

By Road

The roads to Jawai Bandh are well-maintained and connect with national and state highways. You can easily take a self-drive or go for a cab journey. Throughout the journey, you’ll genuinely have an enjoyable experience while capturing vast Aravalli landscapes, ancient temples, and glimpses of rural Rajasthan along the way.

Jaipur to Jawai Bandh

• Distance: 383–403 km
• Time: 6:50 – 8:40 hours
• Route: Jaipur → Kishangarh → Ajmer → Beawar → Sojat → Pali → Sumerpur → Jawai Bandh

This is the most common and comfortable road route, which passes through Beawar and Pali, where you can find good halting points for fuel and food.

• Starting from Jaipur, get onto NH 48 from Govind Nagar via Ajmer Road. You’ll pass through Bagru, Dudu, and Kishangarh, roughly 90 km from Jaipur.
• Near Kishangarh, take the NH 448, which is a short connector road that links NH 48 toward the Ajmer area, saving you from going into Ajmer city traffic.
• After that, from Ajmer, get onto NH 58, which is heading toward Beawar, also a perfect stop for fuel and food.
• From Beawar, the route transitions onto NH 162, which takes you through Sojat and onward toward Pali.
• From the Pali area, you have to pick NH 62, which carries you through Falna and into Sumerpur, and from there it’s a final 12 km on local Jawai Bandh Road, and you arrive at your destination within 20-25 minutes. 

Jodhpur to Jawai Bandh

• Distance: 147-165 km
• Time: 2:40 – 3:20 hours
• Route: Jodhpur → Rohat → Mandli Khurd → Sumerpur → Jawai Bandh

The Jodhpur route is the shortest and most excellent route that passes through Rohat, Pali, and Sumerpur. 

• From Jodhpur, take a drive out of the city toward NH 62.
• Once on NH 62, follow it south through Luni, and here you’ll also pass through the famous Om Banna Temple, a popular roadside stop for travellers. 
• Continue on NH 62 into Pali, and from there stay on NH 62 itself, continuing south toward Sumerpur. From Sumerpur, take the local road and the Jawai Bandh Road, just 11.9 km, and you’ll arrive at Jawai Bandh. 

Udaipur to Jawai Bandh

• Distance: 142-153 km
• Time: 3:00 – 3:30 hours
• Route: Udaipur → Jaswantgarh → Bokhara → Mundara → Bali → Jawai Bandh

(Alternative: Udaipur → Khakhri → Bekariya → Pindwara → Nana → Jawai Bandh)

The Udaipur route is the most beautiful of all approaches to Jawai. The road winds through the forested hills of the Aravallis, passes near Ranakpur, which is home to one of India’s most stunning Jain temple complexes. Use Bali town as your GPS waypoint; it just sits before the Jawai safari area.

• Starting from Udaipur, take the 100 ft road to get onto NH 58. And then continue briefly through Thoor and Iswal before joining NH 27 heading northwest.
• On NH 27, the road takes you through Khakhri and Jaswantgarh, which is a winding but scenic stretch through the Aravalli hills. Continue through Punawali and on toward Sadri.
• From Sadri, follow SH 32 north through Mundara and Kot Baliyan into Bali. And from Bali, take the road through Boya and Perwa heading west into Bisalpur, after which the final stretch leads you directly into Jawai Bandh via MDR 106.

Mount Abu to Jawai Bandh 

• Distance:109 – 130 km
• Time: 2:30 – 2:50 hours
• Route: Mount Abu → Abu Road → NH27 → Pindwara → Sirohi → Posalia → Sumerpur → Jawai Bandh

Driving from Mount Abu to Jawai Bandh offers an amazing transition from lush hills to rugged granite landscapes. The roads are well-maintained, and the charming rural scenery provides a quick, scenic shift. 

• Starting from Mount Abu, follow MDR 60 down the winding mountain road toward Kivarali. 
• From Kivarali, get onto NH 27 heading north through Swaroopganj and Pindwara. NH 62 joins in, and both highways run together, taking you through Janapur, Nandia, Veeroli, and Sirohi. 
• Continue on NH 62 through Sameshwarji and Uthman all the way to Sumerpur. 
• From Sumerpur, take Sheoganj-Jawal Road and Jawai Bandha Road for the final 15 km and arrive at Jawai Bandh in about 26 minutes.

Ahmedabad to Jawai Bandh

• Distance: 291-301 km
• Time: 6:00 – 6:30 hours
• Route: Ahmedabad → Vijapur → Valasna  → Abu Road → Swaroopganj → Jawai Bandh

The Ahmedabad routes enter Rajasthan via Palanpur and Abu Road, making it a comfortable drive on well-connected national highways. 

• From Ahmedabad, take Riverfront Road and Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Road and head north through Gandhinagar and Pethapur. 
• Continue north on the Gandhinarag-Vijapur road, passing through Vijapur, Mahudi, Ladol, and Valsna. 
• From Valsan, keep moving toward Rajpur, and from there you’ll notice NH 58 continues on NF 58 through the Abu Road area, passing Kivarali, where you join NH 27 heading north toward Swaroopganj and Basantgarh. 
• Continue on NH 27 through Pindwara, where NH 62 joins in. Stay on NH 62 heading north through Sumerpur, the gateway town to Jawai Bandh. 
• From Sumerpur, take Jawai Dam Road and Jawai Bandh Road and arrive at your final destination.

Mumbai to Jawai Bandh

• Distance : 291-301 km
• Time : 14:30 – 15:30 hours
• Route : Mumbai → Vasai-Virar → Surat → Bharuch → Vadodara → Ahmedabad bypass → Himatnagar → Idar → Khedbrahma → Ambaji → Abu Road → Swaroopganj → Parlai → Jawai Bandh

The direct road trip from Mumbai to Jawai is long but comfortable. To travel to Jawai, the most comfortable option is to drive via NH 48.

• Starting from Mumbai, take the Eastern Freeway and merge onto NH 48 via Ghodbunder Road heading north. Pass through Vasai-Virar, Vapi, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, cross the iconic Narmada bridge here and continue through Vadodara and Anand. 
• From Anand, transition onto NE 4 then NE 1, bypassing Ahmedabad and rejoining NH 48 heading north through Himatnagar and Idar, continuing onto NH 168G up to Mathasur. 
• From Mathasur, get onto NH 58 heading northwest through Khedbrahma and onto Ambaji Highway, crossing the Rajasthan-Gujarat border into Abu Road. From there, join NH 27 heading north through Kivarali and Swaroopganj up to Parlai, which is about 51 km. 
• From Parlai, take Sivera Road and Hunuman Temple Road, which joins RJ SH 62 – passing Jawai Jungle Leopard Safari on the left, then follow Jawai Dam Road and Jawai Bandh Road to arrive at your destination.

Delhi to Jawai Bandh

• Distance: 695-700 km
• Time: Around 11 hours
• Route: Delhi → Jaipur (NH48) → Ajmer → Beawar → Pali → Sumerpur → Jawai Bandh

This is a full-day adventure that is advisable to complete in two stages. In the first stage, you can drive to Jaipur and rest overnight, and the next morning, continue to Jawai. 

• Starting from New Delhi, take Motilal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, and Mathura Road to join NH 148NA heading south toward Jaipur. 
• On NH 148NA, take the exit onto NE 4 (Delhi-Mumbai Expressway) heading southwest. Continue on NE 4 and take the exit on NE 4C (Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway), then transition onto NH 148C heading into Jaipur, and near Jaipur, join NH 48 before continuing onto NH 448, bypassing Ajmer. 
• From Beawar, exit onto Jaipur-Jodhpur Road/Jaipur Jodhpur National Highway heading southwest. Continue onto NH 162 passing through Bar and onward through Sojat, Pali and continuing south through Falna and the Sirohi area all the way to Sumerpur. 
• From Sumerpur, take Sumerpur Road and then Jawai Bandh Road for the final stretch and arrive at your destination. 

Note: All travel times mentioned are approximate and based on traffic conditions. The actual travel time may vary depending on the time you’re travelling, especially through major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Jodhpur; road conditions; weather; toll delays; and any stops along the way. It is advisable to leave early in the morning to avoid peak-hour traffic and to make the most of your journey. 

By Train

Travelling to Jawai Bandh by train is affordable and convenient, with peaceful and scenic surroundings. As the landscape turns rugged, you feel closer to nature, and in between, small stations add charm, and a short drive from there takes you straight into Jawai’s calm, wild surroundings.

JAIPUR JN → JAWAI BANDH 

Jaipur is well-connected to Jawai Bandh with multiple trains running daily and weekly.

JODHPUR JN → JAWAI BANDH

Jodhpur has the most frequent train connections to Jawai Bandh, with 11 trains running on various days.

NEW DELHI → JAWAI BANDH

There is one direct daily train connecting Delhi (New Delhi station) to Jawai Bandh, and one that runs on Wed:

AHMEDABAD JN → JAWAI BANDH

Ahmedabad has excellent rail connectivity to Jawai Bandh, with 13–14 trains running across all days of the week.

MUMBAI → JAWAI BANDH

Mumbai trains connect various Mumbai terminals to Jawai Bandh; however, the key boarding point in Mumbai is Bandra Terminus (BDTS).

Note: All train data, timings, and schedules mentioned in the above tables have been sourced from the official Indian Railways booking portal – IRCTC. Timings and availability are subject to change; please verify before booking.

By Flight

Jawai does not have its own airport. You fly to the nearest city and then take a cab.

Udaipur Airport is the most convenient for Jawai. It is well-connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad with daily flights. The drive from Udaipur to Jawai passes through the Aravali hills, and the option to stop at Ranakpur’s famous Jain temples makes it a wonderful journey in itself. 

In addition, Jodhpur Airport is equally practical, with frequent direct flights. But if you’re someone flying from Delhi or Mumbai, then don’t fly into Jaipur for Jawai, because it itself takes 7 to 8 hours; instead, flying to Udaipur or Jodhpur and flying directly to Jawai is more worthwhile. 

Conclusion 

The roads are good, trains are frequent, and the distances are manageable from most major cities. Now what you need is a perfect stay, because the right place makes all the difference in Jawai. 

If you want to wake up with marvellous hills outside your window, go on guided leopard safaris, and come back to genuine comfort after a day in the wild, then book Thour Nature Resorts as your accommodation option. It is located in the heart of Jawai and is close to everything that makes this place special. 

With us, you will also get the services like jungle safari, leopard safari, bird-watching, crocodile spotting, dam visit, and a lot more that are truly marvellous. With all these services, we ensure your overall trip to Jawai Bandh is worth the money.