Bada Bagh
A hillside of royal cenotaphs overlooking the desert — Jaisalmer's best sunset without the crowds.
- Timings
- Around 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Entry fee
- Approx. ₹100 (Indian), ₹200 (foreign)
- Time needed
- 45 minutes – 1 hour
- Best time
- Sunset
About Bada Bagh
Six kilometres north of town, Bada Bagh is a terraced garden of chhatris — domed cenotaphs marking the cremation sites of Jaisalmer's rulers, from the 16th century to the 20th. The last is unfinished; the dynasty ended before it could be completed. Wind turbines now line the ridge behind, which purists dislike and photographers rather like. At sunset the sandstone goes deep amber and there are far fewer people here than at the fort.
Insider tips
- The best sunset near Jaisalmer with a fraction of the fort's crowd
- Almost no shade or facilities — carry water
- Ten minutes by auto from town; agree a return fare or you'll wait
Bada Bagh — common questions
What are the Bada Bagh timings?
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Bada Bagh is open Around 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
What is the entry fee for Bada Bagh?
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Entry: Approx. ₹100 (Indian), ₹200 (foreign).
How much time do you need at Bada Bagh?
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Plan for roughly 45 minutes – 1 hour.
What is the best time to visit Bada Bagh?
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Sunset.
How crowded does Bada Bagh get?
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Low crowd levels overall.
Nearby
More to see in Jaisalmer
FortJaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila)
A living fort — around a quarter of the old city still lives inside its golden sandstone walls.
HeritagePatwon Ki Haveli
A cluster of five havelis with the most intricate stone latticework in Rajasthan.
NatureSam Sand Dunes
Rolling desert dunes 40 km west of the city — camel rides, jeep safaris and desert camps.
NatureGadisar Lake
A 14th-century rainwater reservoir ringed by ghats, shrines and migratory birds.