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The Gadsisar Lake is one of the most famous tourist places in Jaisalmer which was built by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the first ruler of Jaisalmer. In the later years, Maharaja Garisisar Singh rebuilt and revamped the lake. This historic lake is located towards the south of Jaisalmer city and the entrance to the lake is through Tilon-Ki-Pol, a magnificent and artistically carved yellow sandstone archway. The Tilon Ki Pol is adorned with an idol of the Hindu deity Vishnu, installed in the year 1908.
The bank of the Gadsisar lake is surrounded by artistically carved Chattris, Temples, Shrines, and Ghats. Its charm lies in the fact that it was the only source of water for the Jaisalmer city in the olden days. Due to its proximity to Bharatpur, different migratory birds can also be seen on the bank of the lake, adding to its beauty.
This is the most popular point to take photographs of Jaisalmer fort early in the morning when the fort looks golden with the first rays of the Sun and also a bird viewing site and a major attraction of Jaisalmer city.
The Gadsisar lake is just 2 km away from Jaisalmer railway station. Tourists can take an auto rickshaw or rickshaw to reach the beautiful heritage site.
History of Gadisar Lake
Gadisar Lake was built as a reservoir in around 12th-13th AD by the then ruler Raja Rawal Jaisal. He belonged to one of the bluest among the royal blood of Rajasthan and was the first king of the state and city of Jaisalmer. It can be easily assumed that the lake was dug up to make up for the aridity of the region.
Because of a specific gradient of the land there, the area where the lake stands automatically was able to gather and retain some rainwater, whatever little it was there. In time, the lake became the life-saving source of water in Jaisalmer, acting as a reservoir and water conservation system. It was successful in fighting the water scarcity to a great extent. For this reason, many people believe it was a natural oasis in the middle of Indian Thar desert, but it is very much a manmade one.
The pristine lake got its name from its renovator Maharawal Gadsi Singh who revamped the whole area in 1400 AD. It is said that the additional chhatris and a couple of shrines were his addition to the simple body of water. The lake was later named after him and got called Gadsisar Lake or Gadisar Lake.
Lakes & Rivers to visit in Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country is known for its architectural magnificence and is steeped in history. But at the same time, there is abundance of scenic beauty in the region as well. Be it the expansive Thar Desert, Aravali mountain range, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks…tourists feel nature’s bounty in the region. Adding to this opulent list are the numerous lakes in the state. Though most of the lakes of Rajasthan are artificial, it is still the life source for the people living here and also adds to the beauty of the region. Some of the beautiful and amazing lakes of Rajasthan includes Ana Sagar Lake, Balsamand Lake, Foy Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Maota Lake and many more. Here is a travel guide to some of the beautiful lakes in Rajasthan.
