Bada Bagh In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Bada Bagh is a magnificent garden located on the way from Jaisalmer to Lodhruva. There are many 'chatris' or cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaisalmer at Bada Bagh. One can enjoy serene views of the sun setting beyond the sand dunes here. Behind Bada Bagh in Jaisalmer, one can spot numerous windmills, as there are a lot of wind farms in the area. One can witness three things while in Bada Bagh - a garden, a dam and a tank. A magnificent pillar, known as the Govardhan Stambh, was erected to commemorate the successful construction of the dam and the tank. This dam is about 1,200 feet long and about 350 feet wide. There is also a famous Bhairoji Temple near Bada Bagh, which is believed to cure the infertility of all childless women who come here and offers a silver belt to the deity. The Bada Bagh and the surrounding places in Jaisalmer hold great historical importance and continue to attract tourists, not only from India but from the entire world.