Bada Bagh Complex in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh or “grand garden” is a garden complex located about 6 kms north of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Ground work for Barabagh was started by Maharaja Maharawal Jait Singh II, a descendant of Maharawal Jaisal Singh, the founder of Jaisalmer State, in 16th century when he built a dam to create a water storage tank to make the desert green in this area.
Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Desert National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India. Located near the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer, it is one of the largest national parks in India, covering an area of a whopping 3162 sq. km. The Desert National Park was set up as Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in 1980 when it was accorded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park in 1992 to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Thar Desert.
