LEVISTAY ESCAPES • JAWAI, RAJASTHAN
Cheetahgarh Resort
A 20-acre wilderness retreat beside Rotela Lake, where leopard safaris begin at sunrise, afternoons belong to the spa and evenings unfold beneath Rajasthan’s granite hills. A place that proves Jawai is just as rewarding when experienced slowly as it is from the back of a safari vehicle.
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ABOUT THIS PROPERTY
Where Rotela Lake Meets the Granite Kopjes of Jawai
Unlike many properties in Jawai that revolve almost entirely around the excitement of leopard sightings, WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa embraces a broader interpretation of the destination. Set across twenty acres beside the tranquil waters of Rotela Lake, the resort combines Rajasthan’s remarkable wildlife with the comfort and rhythm of a full-service luxury retreat. Leopard safaris remain central to the experience, but they exist alongside long afternoons by the pool, restorative spa therapies, lakeside walks and quiet moments that encourage guests to slow down rather than rush from one activity to the next.
The architecture reflects the landscape that surrounds it. Stone pathways, locally inspired design and accommodation spread thoughtfully across the estate create the feeling of a private wilderness village rather than a conventional hotel. From elegant rooms and spacious chalets to luxury khema suites and lake-facing villas, every category has been designed to maximise privacy while maintaining a strong visual connection to Jawai’s granite hills and open countryside.
Wildlife continues to define every stay. Experienced naturalists lead morning and evening safaris through one of India’s most celebrated leopard habitats, where leopards coexist remarkably with the Rabari community that has lived among these hills for generations. Yet the experience extends beyond wildlife alone. Birdwatching, village visits, lakeside sunsets and cultural encounters reveal a destination shaped equally by its people and its landscape.
Wellness forms the property’s second defining pillar. The spa, outdoor swimming pool, yoga spaces and peaceful lakeside setting encourage guests to experience Jawai at a gentler pace. This balance between exploration and relaxation makes Cheetahgarh particularly appealing for couples, families and travellers who want the thrill of safari without feeling that every hour of the holiday revolves around it.
As part of the WelcomHeritage collection, the resort combines established hospitality standards with a strong regional identity, delivering a stay that feels unmistakably Rajasthani while remaining approachable for guests discovering Jawai for the first time.
WHY LEVISTAY RECOMMENDS THIS
Cheetahgarh earns its place in our Levistay Escapes collection because it offers something genuinely different within Jawai. While many camps focus almost exclusively on wildlife, Cheetahgarh creates space for both adventure and restoration. Guests can spend the morning tracking leopards through granite hills, the afternoon unwinding beside Rotela Lake or at the spa, and the evening dining beneath open desert skies. We recommend it to travellers who want Jawai's extraordinary wildlife without sacrificing the comforts of a complete luxury resort.
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ACCOMMODATION AT CHEETAHGARH
Four Categories, Each Facing the Wilderness in a Different Way
Four room and villa categories, each designed as a meeting point between traditional Rajasthani character and contemporary resort comfort — with lake-view rooms specifically called out by independent reviewers as the best choice in the collection, and the pool villa flagged honestly as a category worth discussing before booking.
SIGNATURE ACCOMMODATION
Khema Luxury Tent
The property’s most distinctive accommodation. Inspired by Rajasthan’s traditional khema camps, this expansive 1,200 sq ft luxury tent combines canvas architecture with permanent comforts, featuring two bedrooms, a spacious living room, ensuite bathrooms and a private veranda. It offers the romance of a safari camp while comfortably accommodating families or small groups.
1,200 sq ft • Two bedrooms • Separate living room • Private veranda • Family-friendly
LAKE VIEW COLLECTION
Lake View Room
700 sq ft of contemporary comfort overlooking Rotela Lake, with a private balcony that frames the Aravalli hills and surrounding wilderness. Designed for couples seeking resort-style luxury, the Lake View Room balances generous space with modern amenities, making it an ideal introduction to Jawai.
700 sq ft • Private balcony • Lake & Aravalli views • King bed
GARDEN COLLECTION
Chalet with Garden View
Set within the landscaped grounds, these standalone chalets offer additional privacy and their own enclosed garden. The peaceful outdoor space makes this category especially appealing for travellers planning longer stays or simply looking to enjoy Jawai’s quieter moments between safari drives.
Private garden • Standalone chalet • Spacious bathroom • King bed
PRIVATE POOL COLLECTION
Chalet with Private Pool
For guests who prefer complete privacy, this category adds a private plunge pool to the chalet experience. After returning from a morning safari, few experiences rival spending the afternoon overlooking your own secluded outdoor space before heading back into the wilderness at sunset.
Private pool • Standalone chalet • Private outdoor area • King bed
AT CHEETAHGARH RESORT
Wildlife, Wellness and the Landscape Between
From leopard safaris from the gate to Thai and Ayurvedic treatments using indigenous herbs and minerals from the surrounding landscape — a stay at Cheetahgarh is built around the full Jawai ecosystem, not only the wildlife drive.
THE LEVISTAY VIEW
Why We Listed
WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh
✦ PASSED · ✧ PASSED WITH NOTES · ✕ NOT MET
✦ The Story Test — Passed, on different grounds than our other Jawai properties: We are honest about what this one passes on: not ancestral lineage, not a founder’s personal conservation conviction, but a genuinely well-run resort with a kitchen team and a front-of-house staff who care about each individual guest’s experience in a way that hundreds of independent reviewers have documented specifically and repeatedly over years of stays. The story of Cheetahgarh is a hospitality story rather than a heritage or conservation story — and at the Escapes tier, a genuine hospitality story is the right kind of story to tell.
✦ The Destination Test — Passed: Rotela Lake, the Pola Hills immediately behind the property, and the Jawai leopard territory accessible from the gate — none of this transfers to another location. The resort’s specific position in the heart of Bera, between the lake and the granite hills, is the foundation of the entire experience.
✦ The Experience Test — Passed: The interactive cooking sessions with Chef team — where guests choose their dishes and participate in preparation — are a specific, designed experience not offered by any other property in our Jawai collection. Combined with the Svasti Spa’s indigenous herb programme and the sundowner terrace’s live music evenings, Cheetahgarh offers a depth of non-wildlife experience that earns a legitimate Escapes pass on this test.
✦ The Luxury Test — Passed: Well-appointed rooms, a Svasti Spa with a genuine treatment programme, a kitchen that consistently outperforms expectations at this price point, and a pool and fitness centre that complete the resort’s infrastructure — the combination represents real value at the Escapes tier.
✦ The Pride Test — Passed: We would recommend WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh to guests who want a complete resort experience at an accessible price alongside the Jawai wildlife programme — particularly to families with children who need a pool, a well-stocked kitchen and the flexibility of a full resort, and to couples who want the sundowner terrace and Svasti Spa alongside their leopard drives.
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Cheetahgarh in Photographs
GUEST VOICES
What Guest Say About
Cheetahgarh Resort
Our editorial review explains why we chose Cheetangarh Resort. These verified TripAdvisor reviews show how guests experienced it themselves—shared exactly as they were written.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
Questions About This Stay
The lake-view rooms — consistently and specifically called out by independent reviewers as the best rooms on the property, for the panoramic Rotela Lake outlook and the view of the Pola Hills behind the water. We are equally honest about the pool villa category: one reviewer specifically notes it is positioned facing the reception with a smaller footprint and zero private view — and we’d recommend the lake-view rooms above it for couples prioritising outlook and privacy.
The kitchen is the single most consistently praised element of this property across every platform we researched — and that’s an unusual position for a wildlife destination where most guests arrive primarily for the leopards. Head Chef and his team are specifically named across multiple reviews for personalised daily engagement with guests, spanning Rajasthani, Indian, Chinese, Italian and Asian cuisines. In our entire Jawai collection, this is the kitchen that has earned the most independent praise.
Yes — morning and evening safari drives into the surrounding Jawai leopard territory are organised through the property, with its position in the heart of Bera meaning the leopard landscape begins almost immediately from the gate.
Thai and Ayurvedic treatments using indigenous herbs and minerals from the surrounding landscape — a more structured and specifically conceived wellness programme than the basic massage offerings at most Jawai camps, making Cheetahgarh our recommendation for guests who want wellness facilities alongside their wildlife experience.
Yes — children of all ages are welcome, and the combination of a swimming pool, a diverse kitchen that caters to children specifically (the dal bati choorma lunch was cited as a hit even with very young guests), and flexible dining arrangements make this the most family-complete option in our Jawai Escapes collection.
Approximately 90 minutes from Jodhpur by road and around 140 kilometres from Udaipur — well-placed for either leg of a Rajasthan circuit, with Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Ranakpur Jain temples reachable as day excursions from the property.
Still have a question? Contact our travel specialists—we’ve personally reviewed every property we recommend and are happy to help you choose the stay that’s right for your journey.
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Jawai
A lakeside resort on the edge of Rotela Lake, where the kitchen is as celebrated as the leopard drives. WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh is our Escapes recommendation for guests who want the full Jawai experience — wildlife, wellness and exceptional food — at an accessible price.
BESPOKE JOURNEYS
Travel Beyond a Single Stay
Many of our guests combine multiple destinations into one seamless journey. Whether you’re planning a Rajasthan circuit or travelling further across India, we’ll personally design an itinerary that brings together exceptional stays, private transfers and memorable experiences—tailored entirely around you.