The waters of the Gadisar lake Jaisalmer Rajasthan reflect the history of Jaisalmer city. The lake dates back to the time of the city’s founder, Maharawal Jaisal, who founded Jaisalmer in the 12th century. Water is more precious than gold and silver in the desert and artificial lakes built by the rulers of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, and other places were a boon to the parched cities of the desert land.
Gadisar Lake is one of the lakes that is a silent ode to the ingenuity of the rulers of the land and its people. The Gadisar Lake was originally named Jaisalasar Lake after its founder. As the lake was rebuilt in the 14th century by Maharawal Gadsi Singh, it later came to be known as Gadisar Lake.
History of Gadsisar Lake
Gadsisar Lake was built as a water reservoir way back in the 14th century by the founding Rajput ruler of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal, but today, it is not used as one. Today Gadsisar Lake is the most attractive tourist hotspot in Jaisalmer.
The lake is named after Maharaja Gadsi Singh, who revamped the lake to make it more beautiful. There are temples, chhatris, shines, and ghats, all along the banks of the lake, making it look beautiful.
The calm waters of the lake makes it perfect for boating and photographing wonderful scenic vistas and mind-blowing sunrise & sunset views. Birds can be seen wading on the waters, and flying in the azure skies above.
There are catfish in the lake as well, whom you can feed.
Places to visit in Gadsisar Lake
At the entrance of Gadsisar Lake is Tilon ki Pol. This magnificent arched gateway is made of yellow sandstone, and has intricately carved windows and chhatris. It also has a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna adjoining the pol.
There are chhatris, ghats, and temples bordering Gadsisar Lake, which makes it perfect for scenic landscape photography.
Boating is very relaxing thing to do in Gadsisar Lake. You can also feed the catfish in the waters of the lake.
Birds can be seen wading on the waters. Migratory birds can also be seen flying over Gadsisar Lake in the winter season. Take your binoculars or a DSLR Camera with you.
And di visit the Folklore Museum and Desert Cultural Center situated quite close to the lake. You will enjoy the puppet show in the museum, and various exhibits like coins, musical instruments, textiles, old utensils, rare manuscripts and other artifacts relating to folk history of Rajasthan.