Bada Bagh is a garden-and-memorial complex north of Jaisalmer, best known for the royal cenotaphs, or chhatris, on a nearby hill. Its setting also includes a dam, a water tank and a garden, making the site more than a collection of memorials.
- Also called: Barabagh, meaning “Big Garden.”
- Location: about 6 kilometres north of Jaisalmer.
- From the hotel: about 1.3 km from a 3-star hotel in Jaisalmer.
What Bada Bagh is
Bada Bagh is a memorial landscape associated with the rulers of Jaisalmer. Maharawal Jait Singh commissioned the complex in the early 16th century, and his son Lunakaran completed it after his death.
The site brings together a garden, a tank and a dam, with the chhatris set on a nearby hill. Its name, also rendered as Barabagh, means “Big Garden.”
The cenotaphs and the memorial grounds
The chhatris at Bada Bagh are royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaisalmer, including Jai Singh II. Their elevated position gives the memorials a strong presence in the surrounding landscape.
The dam is called Jait Bandh and the water tank Jaitsar; a nearby Govardhan Stambh bears their names. A government tourism document describes Jait Bandh as about 1,200 feet long and 350 feet wide.
How do you get to Bada Bagh from Jaisalmer?
Bada Bagh is on Ramgarh Road, about 6–7 km north of Jaisalmer.
For the drive, use Ramgarh Road as your route reference. You can pair the outing with time in the city; this Jaisalmer itinerary covering the fort, havelis and Gadisar Lake brings those central sights together.
Entry, hours and visitor etiquette
Bada Bagh is listed as open from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Opening days, admission fees and ticket arrangements are not stated, so check the official site before you go.
No official visitor-conduct code or preservation rules are specified. Treat the cenotaphs and grounds with care, and follow any instructions posted at the site.
Allowing time for the visit
There is no stated recommended visit duration. The complex includes several parts—the hilltop cenotaphs, garden, tank and dam—so plan your time around which areas you want to see rather than relying on a fixed duration.
If you’re planning a wider trip beyond Jaisalmer, the village visit to Kuldhara from Jaisalmer is another separate outing to consider.
FAQs
What does Bada Bagh mean?
Bada Bagh, also known as Barabagh, means “Big Garden.”
Who are the cenotaphs at Bada Bagh for?
They are royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaisalmer, including Jai Singh II.
Are ticket prices and opening days published?
The opening-hours listing does not state admission fees, ticket arrangements or opening days. Confirm current details with the official site before setting out.