VYAS CENOTAPHS | IN ENGLISH
VYAS CHHATRI
Located in Bada Bagh in Jaisalmer, Vyas Chhatri is one of the most beautiful examples of Rajasthani architecture. This old Brahmin cemetery, full of local versions of cenotaphs, is dedicated to Ved Vyaas, the sage who wrote the epic, Mahabharata. Filled with cenotaphs all throughout, this place is more popularly referred to as the sunset point of Jaisalmer. Every evening, hordes of people visit the Vyas Chhatri to get a glimpse of the beautiful desert sunset.
Everywhere around here you can see beautiful golden sandstone chhatris that are covered with intricate and delicate carvings. A popular destination for tourists, Vyas Chhatri offers a bird’s eye view of Jaisalmer, the fort, and even the adjoining areas. Visitors can also witness a number of locals at Vyas Chhatri, playing Rajasthani tunes on the Algoza, a double fluted instrument, making it an experience that astounds the senses.
- Visiting Hours
Daily, from 8 AM - 7:30 PM
- No Entry Fee
One of the best places in Jaisalmer to observe a sunset, the Vyas Chhatri is a specimen of really intricate carvings and delicate designs. To the curious, Chhatris are the Rajasthan's spin to cenotaphs, and this one is dedicated to sage Vyas, who completed the 300,000 verse long epic, Mahabharata and dedicated it to Lord Ganesh. A sight your lens will fall in love with, the Vyas Chhatri also offers unprecedented views of the sprawling city of Jaisalmer
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