Jawai Bagpackers Hostel

Really nice host, good safaris, the rooms were big. If you book the triple room that is you booking the entire place! The hosts mum made us dinner and it was really delicious and so lovely. Saw leopards and lots of birds so very happy! There is a nice restaurant about a 7min walk called bawarchi. We stayed two nights and did two safaris which seemed like a good amount of time!

The bathrooms were a little unclean but not too bad! And the beds were quite firm - some people like that though :)

The place was spotlessly clean and the host was really friendly and honest, the tour was good value and if there is a group you can share the cost. Highly recommend

I had the double bedroom which were very clean with clean sheets. Good size and a bathroom with shower, hot water in a bucket and not in the actual shower though. From the bathroom you have direct access to the backyard with some chairs and tables which were nice. I also did a fair bunch of safaris with them and we also missed out the leopards one out of six times which is really good. Its a fairly long way to bera from here, aprox 30min by car but that i knew beforehand. Also, compared to national park safaris you are much free to go anywhere but i felt a little lack of communication during the safaris about where we were heading, if someone saw something in the jeeps they were communicating with, a kind of build of of expactation so to speach which would have made the safaris more exciting. Also, i had the owners paneer dish one night and chicken another which were good, even to indian standards. All in all a good experience with a helpful owner🙂

Excellent hospitality picked up from bus and same on departure. Helped me with everything and prepared delightful dinners too or a small price. Shared safari amazing they were determined to give me extra time an sighted at least 6 leopards, a memory that will stay in my heart. Hot water, clean, real high quality dividing curtains and best quilt ever had. Apl in all wonderful plus tiny garden and peace at last, yet five minutes from shops restaurants and markets.

Bill should have been writre down inc everything I had as extra as really couldnt keep track but no issue there.

Staff

Its not very clesn fans dont work well

Everything was good and as per expectations. In fact, it was better than that owing to the owner helping us with things like safari, etc and was always reachable within a phone call.

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Gaurav, the host, exceeded my expectations! Everybody is right about him in the reviews: he's hands-on, friendly, and incredibly resourceful. From picking me up from the railway station to upgrading my stay, his thoughtful gestures made my experience truly special. And, he delivered on the promise of leopard-spotting!  Thanks to his network of safari rangers, we spotted a leopard with her 3 adorable cubs - an unforgettable experience! Gaurav's local knowledge shone through in our Jawai dam visits, where we witnessed breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and even spotted a croc swimming in the waters. His food recommendations were spot-on, and I enjoyed relaxing in the hostel's backyard, sipping beer and chatting about wildlife and rural life. Gaurav's dedication to his guests' comfort is unwavering. He goes above and beyond to ensure a fantastic experience. I'm so grateful for his hospitality!

I had a good experience in this hostel. Gaurav was super kind, he came to pick me up at the train station and cooked for me an amazing daal and palak paneer. Safari was also good, unfortunately we were not able to see the leopards but the landscapes and the overall experience was beautiful.

The stay has all the facilities, however, it needs some renovation for a few basic facilities However, the best part of it was the safari, its an absolute delight to book the safari and both the driver and the caretaker are absolutely wonderful people to interact. They also guided us very well