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Rawla Narlai

Leopard Country — Where the Aravalli Hills Meet the Thar

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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.

Highlights

Must-See & Do

Sunset leopard safari in the Aravalli rocky terrain
Morning walk with the local Rabari pastoralist community
Rawla Narlai heritage retreat — 17th century, carved into a giant boulder
Candlelit dinner by a centuries-old stepwell
Ranakpur Jain Temple — 30 min away, a natural day-excursion

Journeys

Tours Including Rawla Narlai

Echoes of Forts & Forests — Indian Routes & Trails
13 Days

October "“ March

Echoes of Forts & Forests

Delhi · Agra · Bharatpur · Jaipur · Ranthambore · Bundi · Udaipur · Rawla Narlai · Jodhpur · Delhi

  • Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
  • Keoladeo Ghana National Park (UNESCO) at Bharatpur "” 370+ bird species
  • Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri "” 9th century, inverted pyramid
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North India Unveiled: Rivers, Forts & Palaces — Indian Routes & Trails
15 Days

October "“ March

North India Unveiled: Rivers, Forts & Palaces

Delhi · Amritsar · Varanasi · Agra · Jaipur · Pushkar · Jodhpur · Rawla Narlai · Udaipur · Delhi

  • Golden Temple (Har Mandir Sahib) "” 400kg of gold leaf "” and the langar community kitchen
  • Jallianwala Bagh memorial, Amritsar
  • Wagah Border retreat ceremony "” India"“Pakistan
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At a Glance

Region

Rajasthan

Best Time to Visit

October – March

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