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Discover Rawla Narlai
Rawla Narlai is a small hamlet in the Aravalli Hills between Udaipur and Jodhpur, built around an enormous boulder on which a 17th-century heritage retreat was carved. What makes Narlai exceptional is its resident leopard population: the rocky terrain and deep gullies of the surrounding hills support a rare density of these elusive cats, which can sometimes be seen on the evening safari in the warm light before dark. The local Rabari pastoralist community — semi-nomadic cattle herders — has shared this landscape with the leopards for centuries, and a morning walk with a Rabari guide is among the most intimate rural encounters on any Rajasthan itinerary. A centuries-old stepwell lit by lanterns makes a remarkable setting for dinner.