DELHI

Beyond the Fort
Walk around town and you will see many havelis
(mansions), some going back centuries, built by rich
businessmen. Most continue to be inhabited but are
welcoming of visitors. Some of the better known ones are
Salimji ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmalji ki Haveli;
these are best accessed by foot or on cycle rickshaws.
Two other spots not to be missed are the Vyas Chhatris and
the Gadsisar Lake. The latter was built by Maharaja Gadsi
Singh in 1367 to serve as a water reservoir for the entire
fort. Its banks are dotted with temples and shrines; it also
attracts migratory birds during the winters. Away from the
hustle and bustle of the town, it is a calm oasis where one
can spend hours - on the edge of the water or in a boat.
The Vyas Chhatris are the cenotaph of Sage Vyas who
wrote the Hindu epic Mahabharata. This is the place to go
for stunning views of the setting sun, and also to see the
Jaisalmer fort glow in the evening light.
The Gadsisar Lake
The Vyas Chhatris
The Jain Temples
Sun setting over the Vyas Chhatris
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