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.