Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) has announced the opening of Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai in Rajasthan, adding strength to both its presence in the state and its growing wilderness portfolio. Set near Bera amid Jawai’s distinctive granite terrain, the resort gives travellers a base to explore one of India’s most unusual wildlife landscapes — where leopards move through rocky outcrops and caves rather than dense forests.
Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO, SHRL, said: “Jawai is compelling because the reason you arrive and the reason you remember the holiday can be very different. A leopard may create the first pull, but the real richness comes from everything that surrounds that experience.”
Boasting 19 indulgent cottages, suites and villas, Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai has been designed as an intimate retreat. The Jawai Villas offer private balconies and bathtubs; Pool Villas add plunge pools and secluded outdoor spaces; while the Two-Bedroom Pool Villa brings adjoining villas together for groups who want to stay together while retaining privacy. An infinity pool, kids’ play area and outdoor spaces provide easy downtime between excursions. Local cuisine adds another layer to the stay. At Jawai Vista, guests can indulge in Rajasthani flavours, coupled with views across the valley and pool. Its location between Udaipur and Jodhpur further strengthens that proposition. Jawai introduces a contrasting wilderness chapter into a Rajasthan journey otherwise dominated by forts, palaces and heritage cities.
Speaking on the launch, Manish Gurani, Owner, BMMR Hospitality LLP, said: “What drew us to Jawai was its rarity — a place where wildlife, open landscapes and everyday life exist side by side without the destination feeling over-engineered for tourism. We wanted the resort to preserve that sense of space and discovery while giving travellers the comfort to stay longer and see more of the region. Sterling was the right partner because it understands how to build demand around destinations, not just properties, and has the reach to introduce Jawai to a much wider leisure audience.”
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai also reflects the company’s broader approach to expansion: building its portfolio around distinct reasons to travel. Rather than viewing destinations simply as locations for hotels, Sterling is increasingly developing hospitality bases around the motivations that take travellers there — whether wildlife, nature, spirituality, culture, wellness or discovery.