Hidden Gem
Bada Talab (Rao Tej Singh Reservoir) & Stepwell
Near Old Bus Stand, Bada Talab Road, Rewari, Haryana 123401
Constructed between 1810 and 1815 CE by Rao Tej Singh, ruler of Rewari, Bada Talab is a stately rainwater catchment reservoir bordered by red-sandstone pavilions and bathing ghats. Separate stepped enclosures for ladies and surrounding Shiva temples showcase classic pre-colonial urban planning.