Photo spot in Jaisalmer
Bada Bagh
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
A desert garden of royal cenotaphs (chhatris) on a hillside, hauntingly beautiful at sunset with wind turbines beyond.
Best time
Late afternoon to sunset, when the sandstone domes turn gold and the site is quiet.
Best angle
Walk to the edge of the hill and take a wide photo along a row of chhatris, with the domes lined up against the sunset sky.
Entry fee
₹100 (Indian) / ₹200 (foreign)
Opening hours
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Crowd level
Low
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Overview
Best time to visit Bada Bagh
Late afternoon to sunset, when the sandstone domes turn gold and the site is quiet. Crowds here are typically low. Arrive a little early to claim your angle and catch the softest light before the day tips over.
Poses & angles
Photo tips for Bada Bagh
Walk to the edge of the hill and take a wide photo along a row of chhatris, with the domes lined up against the sunset sky. Work a few of the pose ideas below, shoot wide for context and tight for detail, and give yourself a couple of extra minutes to get the frame right.
Among the cenotaph domes
On the hillside at sunset
Outfit guide
What to wear at Bada Bagh
For photos at Bada Bagh, yellow, rust and white work beautifully — they stand out against the setting without fighting it. Pick one hero colour and keep the rest of the look calm so you stay the subject of the frame.
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Good to know
Local tips
Arrive about an hour before sunset to explore before the light turns gold.
Carry water, as there is very little shade on the hill.
Wear a hat and sunglasses if you visit during the day.
Walk to the back of the site for rows of domes without other visitors in the frame.
Take an auto-rickshaw or taxi, as it is about 6 km from the city.
Ask your driver to wait, since transport back can be hard to find after dark.
Combine it with a visit to the fort in the morning and Gadisar Lake the next sunrise.
About Bada Bagh
Bada Bagh is a group of royal cenotaphs, called chhatris, about 6 km north of Jaisalmer. The name means "big garden". In the 16th century Jait Singh II built a dam here to create a water tank, and his son Lunkaran laid out a garden by the lake and built a memorial for him. Later rulers of Jaisalmer added their own chhatris over the following centuries.
Today rows of carved sandstone domes stand on a low hill, with the flat desert all around and modern wind turbines on the ridge behind. The site is quiet, open and has little shade, and it is best known as a place to watch the sun set over the desert.
Questions
Bada Bagh — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Bada Bagh?
Late afternoon to sunset, when the sandstone domes turn gold and the site is quiet. Walk to the edge of the hill and take a wide photo along a row of chhatris, with the domes lined up against the sunset sky.
Is there an entry fee at Bada Bagh?
Entry to Bada Bagh costs ₹100 (Indian) / ₹200 (foreign). Prices change, so treat that as a guide and confirm at the counter.
What are the opening hours of Bada Bagh?
Bada Bagh is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
What should I wear at Bada Bagh?
Yellow, rust and white photograph especially well here. Explore the trending and traditional outfit ideas on this page for full looks.
How crowded does Bada Bagh get?
Crowd levels are typically low. To miss the busiest window: late afternoon to sunset, when the sandstone domes turn gold and the site is quiet.
What is Bada Bagh famous for?
Bada Bagh is famous for its rows of royal chhatris, the carved sandstone cenotaphs of Jaisalmer's rulers, and for its sunset views over the desert.
How do I reach Bada Bagh?
Bada Bagh is about 6 km north of Jaisalmer. Most visitors go by auto-rickshaw, taxi or hired car, and the drive takes around 15 minutes.
How much time do I need at Bada Bagh?
Around 45 minutes to an hour is enough to walk among the cenotaphs and take photos, a little longer if you wait for sunset.
Is Bada Bagh good for photography?
Yes. The domes look best at sunset, when the stone turns gold. The wind turbines on the ridge behind add a modern contrast that many photographers like.