Bada Bagh
बड़ा बाग
A cluster of royal memorial pavilions on the dunes, with yellow sandstone domes set against distant wind turbines. It is a popular spot for watching the sunset.
Bada Bagh means Great Garden. In the 16th century Maharawal Jai Singh II built a dam and gardens here. The site later became the cremation ground and memorial site for successive rulers, and dozens of ornately carved memorial pavilions (chhatris) line the hillside. The more recent ones are the most elaborate. The backdrop is a ridge of wind turbines, which makes for a striking scene in the golden evening light. Entry costs about 100 rupees, and the site is open roughly 08:00 to 18:00. It is about 6 km from the town center, so take a tuk-tuk or taxi. Bada Bagh can be combined with Lodurva and Kuldhara on a single route.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Amar Sagar
- Vyas Chhatri
- Thar Heritage Museum
- Mandir Palace & Tazia Tower (Badal Vilas)
- Nathmal Ki Haveli
- Patwon Ki Haveli
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum (Raj Mahal)