Gadsisar Lake Jaisalmer

About Gadsisar Lake
Vital Information for Visitors
Address:

Gadsisar Lake, Tilon ka Pole (Gate), near Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Open & Close:

Open on all days – 24X7

Visiting Time:

08 AM – 06 PM

Entry Fees:

Nil

Boating Charges:

2 Seater Paddle – INR 100 pp
4 Seater Paddle – INR 200 pp
6 Seater Rowing – INR 300 pp

Duration:

Approx 1 - 2 hrs

Attraction:

Desert Cultural Center & Museum

Gadsisar Lake, a source of water in Thar Desert for several years in the past, offers a magnificent view of sunset and sunrise. Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, attracts a large cache of tourists to visit historical monuments, see desert way of life & culture, and panoramic view of desert, especially at the time of sunrise and sunset. Gadsisar Lake is one such spot where all these can be spotted. A huge artificial reservoir, Gadsisar Lake was built in the 14th century by Maharaja Rawal Singh and reconstructed by Maharaja Gadsi Singh. The Gadsisar Lake, located just a few kilometres from the Jaisalmer Railway Station, had been a major source of water for the desert city for many years. The place for this lake was chosen here for the people believed that the spot had some magic around it and would retain the rainwater. Although now-a-days the lake is not being used for the purpose as it was built for but the reservoir still holds all the rainwater and offers pleasing opportunity for boating. One can also spot ‘catfish’ in the lake if decide to boat around. Boating here is very economical and supports the locals. Many vendors can be found selling breads to be bought to feed the catfish. Get on a boat to enjoy the beauty of this place, or just sit by ghats and appreciate the setting sun and peace. Either way, the lake makes for a great space to allow oneself to relax and be in the lap of nature and fresh air.

The entrance to the lake is through a beautiful artistically carved yellow sandstone gateway that arches across the road down to the lake and is called the ‘Tilon ki Pol’. The Tilon Ki Pol, also known as Tilon ki Gate, was built by a royal courtesan named Tilon, in the 19th century. The lake is also surrounded by number of shrines & temples, the most famous one being the Krishna temple, which is said to also have a statue of Lord Vishnu. During the winter season, visiting Gadsisar Lake imparts even more gorgeous experience of spotting migratory birds from Bharatpur bird sanctuary, flying over & around the big domed pavilion in the centre of the lake. The lake opens up early in the morning and welcomes whoever wishes to visit till about sunset, close to 6 PM. Although this calm, beautiful, green lake can be visited any time, it is most serene, peaceful and gorgeous in the early mornings. One can also get a good glance of the sunrise and the lake makes a spot to photograph the Jaisalmer Fort, shining bright with the first rays of sunlight.

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