Jait Sagar Lake & Shikar Burj is a long, narrow lake tucked in a valley north of Bundi, surrounded by hills and greenery. When full, its surface reflects the forested slopes and the walls of nearby palaces and cenotaphs; misty mornings here feel far removed from the desert image of Rajasthan. Along its banks lie Kshar Bagh (also called Saar Bagh), a garden with royal cenotaphs, and Shikar Burj, an old hunting lodge. Together they make a scenic drive/walk, especially in monsoon and immediately after, when the landscape is lush.
About this place
History & highlights
Jait Sagar is thought to date back to the 17th century as a man-made lake created by embankments to catch runoff from the surrounding hills, supporting both Bundi town and royal leisure activities. Kshar Bagh, nearby, contains cenotaphs of the royal family of Bundi, built over several generations as sophisticated funerary monuments, while Shikar Burj functioned as a hunting pavilion where rulers stayed during shikar expeditions in the surrounding forests. In recent years, Jait Sagar and its associated structures have been included in eco-heritage itineraries (such as the four-day Bundi experience promoted by Incredible India), highlighting the blend of natural beauty, water engineering and royal memorial culture in this part of Hadoti.
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