Vyas Chhatri
व्यास छतरी
A hilltop group of Brahmin memorial pavilions on the north side of the old town. It is the classic spot for watching the sun set behind the fort's silhouette.
Vyas Chhatri commemorates Vyasa, the author of the epic Mahabharata. The surrounding hill is covered with small yellow sandstone pavilions built for Brahmin families. The site faces the northwest side of the fort, and it is one of the best places in town to watch the sunset and the fort's outline. Folk musicians often perform here in the evening. Entry costs about 50 to 100 rupees, and the site is open roughly 08:00 to 19:00. It is about 2 km north of the fort and can be reached by tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Thar Heritage Museum
- Mandir Palace & Tazia Tower (Badal Vilas)
- Nathmal Ki Haveli
- Patwon Ki Haveli
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum (Raj Mahal)
- Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort
- Salim Singh Ki Haveli