Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer

Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer

The mesmerizing Bada Bagh, which means Big Garden is located just about 5 kilometers away from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The Bada Bagh is a conglomerate of a huge dam, a tank and the cenotaphs surrounding it. The majestic dam at this site was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh Junior during his reign way back in the 16th century. The main attractions at this site are the cenotaphs which were constructed for the royalty, starting from that for Maharaja Jai Singh. The last of the cenotaphs was constructed for Maharaja Jawahar Singh and remains incomplete. The magnificent cenotaphs, known locally as chhatris are the prime attractions for tourists from all over the country for the beautiful architecture and intricate carvings on it. Watching the sunset as it spreads its golden aura all over the dam and the cenotaphs brings about a mesmerizing feeling of contentment

Best Time to Visit

October to March are the perfect months to visit this place to avoid the burning heat of the summers. The cooler winters make the stay and roaming around more pleasant. The relatively cooler evenings are quite the right time to visit this place and enjoy the light winds and beautiful sunsets.

Interesting Facts and Trivia about the Bada Bagh

• The construction of the Bada Bagh was completed by the successor of Maharaja Jai Singh II, Lunkaran.
• The last of the cenotaphs which was built for Jawahar Singh remains incomplete.
• The reason for discontinuing the tradition of building chhatris or cenotaphs was because it was considered to be bad luck after the son of Jawahar Singh died due to a disease during the construction of a cenotaph for his father.
• There are beautiful mango trees lining the area.
• The carvings on each of the cenotaphs reflect the interests and tastes of the respective rulers for which the cenotaphs were built.
• The Jait Bandh is a magnificent structure with dimensions pertaining to a length of 1200 feet and a width of 350 feet.
• The Govardhan Stambh is a pillar which was built to mark the building of the tank and the dam.

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