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Gadisar Lake is one of the most important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, North India. Its charm lies in the fact that it was the only source of water for the Jaisalmer city in the olden days. A manmade reservoir, the Gadisar Lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan was constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the first ruler of Jaisalmer. In the later years Maharaja Garisisar Singh rebuilt and revamped the lake. Gadisar Lake tours transports you into a different world altogether. You feel captured in a pleasant time warp.
Artistically carved Chattris, Temples, Shrines and Ghats surround the banks of Gadisar Lake Jaisalmer.
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Located towards the south of Jaisalmer city the entrance to the Gadisar Lake or Garsisar Tank is through a magnificent and artistically carved yellow sandstone archway that is known as the Tilon-Ki-Pol.
See rare migratory birds that stop for a drink at the lustrous Gadisar Lake that reflects the mellow yellow of the picturesque sandstone banks; enjoy a boat ride on the lake or just sit on any of the Ghats and see the yellow sandstone banks change hues of ochre with the setting sun, a delightful panorama that you would not miss for the world.
The serene Gadisar Lake Lake springs to life during the annual Gangaur celebrations. The view of the Jaisalmer Fort from the Gadisar Lake is breathtaking.
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This tank outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply, and, befitting its importance in providing precious water to the inhabitants of this arid city, is surrounded by small temples and shrines. A wide variety of waterfowl flock here in winter. The tank was built by Maharaja Gadsi Singh, taking the advantage of a natural declivity that already retained some water. Gadsisar Lake is a beautiful and stately expanse of water, located on the southern side of the city walls. Once supplying the entire city of Jaisalmer with water, the lake operated as a conservation tank as far back as the 2nd century and is known locally as the Gadi Sagar, being surrounded by a series of shrines, temples and similar tourist attractions. Huge numbers of waterfowl flock to the Gadsisar Lake during the winter months. Tourists often enjoy boating in this tranquil setting, around the lakefront, and boats can be hired here for periods of 30 minutes upwards.
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