Gadisar Lake, located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan state of India, is an important tourist destination of the Jaisalmer district. It is an artificial lake in the Dhoro of Jaisalmer.
the Gadisar Lake is famous for watching sunrise and sunset with peace and relaxation. If you are traveling to Jaisalmer and you want peace or relaxation, then this place is perfect for you. This historic lake is located south of the city of Jaisalmer.
Lake Gadisar is located near Jaisalmer and two kilometers away from Jaisalmer Fort. Gadisar Lake is a popular tourist destination, which is visited by tourists from all over the country and abroad. The view of Jaisalmer Fort from Gadisar Lake is very attractive.
History of Gadisar Lake Jaisalmer Rajasthan
Lake Gadisar situated in the middle of a desert on the outskirts of Jaisalmer was built by the ruler of Jaisalmer Raja Rawal Jaisal as a pond in the 12th – 13th AD.
This lake was built in the Middle Ages to meet the water needs of the people here. And it is said that in the old times, this lake acted as a water conservation system and became a life-saving source of water in Jaisalmer.
And this lake was largely successful in removing the water shortage of the people of Jaisalmer.
The Name of this lake was named after Maharawal Gadsi Singh. Who revived the entire lake area by renovation in 1400 AD.
Quite beautiful to see the Tillan Gate which is carved on the rich yellow sandstone that provides a majestic attractive entrance to Gadisar Lake. When tourists reach to visit the lake Gadisar, the first Tillan gate is visible which welcomes the tourists in the beautiful surroundings of the lake.
It is said that the huge gate on the lake Gadisar was built by a prostitute Tilo. In view of the public opposition, Maharawal Ghadasi wanted to demolish it, but the Shiva temple was built on him by tilo.
The Tillan Gate was built around the last few years of the 19th century by the royal courtesy of the then ruler of Jaisalmer. Later in 1908 an idol of Lord Vishnu was installed as a Krishna temple.
There are temples on the banks of Lake Gadisar which is surrounded by artfully carved thirty-six temples, Deoghri and Ghats. Due to being near Bharatpur, various migratory birds can also be seen on the banks of Lake Gadisar, which further enhances its beauty.
Best Visiting Time of Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer –
Entry fees of Gadisar Lake, Jaislamer- Free
How to reach Gadisar Lake Jaisalmer
The nearest railway station of lake Gadisar Jaisalmer – 2km
Jaisalmer is the nearest airport of lake Gadisar Jaisalmer – 13km
My self Dev Satish. I’m an Author and Founder of tourism-rajasthan.com. I’m from Rajasthan and If I talk about my Education then I’m Law Graduate. I love doing work that makes me happy, that’s why I love traveling. you will find Rajasthan travel ideas & tips on this blog.
First time I get to know that rajshthan is having so many lakes.Thanks. nice post