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Sterling opens Leopard Haven Jawai in Rajasthan, adds 19 cottages, suites and villas

Sterling Holiday Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India), has opened Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai in Rajasthan.

By ScoutQuest · Wed 14 Oct 2026, 1:03 PM IST · 2 min read

Rooms / Keys Added

19 indulgent cottages, suites and villas

Resort Location

Near Bera, between Udaipur and Jodhpur

Sterling Portfolio

more than 70 unique destinations with over 4000 keys operational

The update is an intimation that Thomas Cook (India) Limited has enclosed a press release from its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, dated October 14, 2026.

What has been announced

• Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) has announced the opening of Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai in Rajasthan.
• The resort is set near Bera amid Jawai's granite terrain, giving travellers a base to explore a wildlife landscape where leopards move through rocky outcrops and caves rather than dense forests.
• The release says the resort adds strength to Sterling's presence in Rajasthan and to its growing wilderness portfolio.

What the property offers

• 19 indulgent cottages, suites and villas, designed as an intimate retreat.
• Jawai Villas offer private balconies and bathtubs.
• Pool Villas add plunge pools and secluded outdoor spaces.
• The Two-Bedroom Pool Villa brings adjoining villas together for groups that want to stay together while retaining privacy.
• An infinity pool, kids' play area and outdoor spaces.
• Dining at Jawai Vista, with Rajasthani flavours, regional millets and rice, Methi Bajra Khichda, Panchkutte ki Subzi, Mathania Chicken, Jawai Laal Maas and Chef's curated specials bowls, with views across the valley and pool.

Experiences around the resort

• Guided leopard safaris, excursions around Jawai Dam, birdwatching and crocodile spotting.
• Outdoor breakfasts, safari picnics and locally inspired meals where conditions permit.
• The location between Udaipur and Jodhpur creates a Mount Abu-Udaipur-Jawai-Jodhpur journey, adding a contrasting wilderness chapter to a Rajasthan itinerary otherwise dominated by forts, palaces and heritage cities.

What was said

• Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO, SHRL: Jawai is compelling because the reason you arrive and the reason you remember the holiday can be very different.
• Manish Gurani, owner BMMR Hospitality LLP: what drew them to Jawai was its rarity, and Sterling was the right partner because it understands how to build demand around destinations, not just properties.

About Sterling

• Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited is described as a leading hospitality company in India with a portfolio in more than 70 unique destinations and over 4000 keys operational, with resorts at destinations including Agra, Alleppey, Amritsar, Mount Abu, Munnar, Ranthambore, Udaipur, Varanasi and Wayanad.
• The company is a 100% independently managed subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) and part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

How to read this

• This is an operational expansion update from a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India) Limited. It widens Sterling's Rajasthan presence and its wilderness offering.
• The release states the strategic value as a stronger Rajasthan presence, greater relevance in wilderness travel and a more compelling regional circuit for guests.

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