Amar Sagar Lake Jaisalmer

Location: 7 K.M. in the western outskirts of Jaisalmer
How to reach: Hire a cab or share an Auto-rickshaw
Attractions: Lake and a Palace

Amar Sagar Lake Jaisalmer is a small and beautiful lake cum Oasis and is adjacent to a 17th Century palace called the Amar Singh Palace. Maharawal Akhai Singh built this palace in honor of one of his predecessors Amar Singh. Next to the palace are pavilions with a large stairs leading down to the Amar Sagar Lake. This haveli has been constructed in the pattern of apartments. The Amar Sagar is a five story high haveli and is famous for its murals. Wherever you go in this haveli, you will notice beautiful murals painted with delicate efforts.

You can find many of wells and ponds in the surrounding which have a royal air about them. There is an old Shiva temple in the complex itself. Amar Singh built this because he was supposed to be an ardent follower of Lord Shiva, a Hindu God related to destruction.

History
Amar Sagar Lake is one of the oldest water points in the city of Jaisalmer. It has long served as an oasis in the heart of this desert region. Indeed, the lake was once the main reservoir of Jaisalmer, supplying the whole city with water. The lake complex also has the greatest testimony of Rajput architecture which is none other than the palace of Amar Singh. This grand palace was erected in the seventeenth century by Maharawal Akhai Singh as a tribute to his predecessors.

Discover the lake Amar Sagar
The great beauty of this lake is undoubtedly the abundance of small temples and sanctuaries surrounding it. In the morning, the rays of the sun illuminate the whole complex, a panorama all the enchanting with the view of citadel in the background. At sunset, the couples arrive slowly in order to enjoy the ¬boat trips on Amar Sagar Lake. According to the legend, a rich courtesan named Tila got constructed the gate Tila ki Pol on the road leading towards the lake. Being jealous, the princesses of the palace wanted destruction of the stucture, but Tila intelligently transformed the upper part of the door into a temple dedicated to Krishna. Due to the reasons of conservation, the interior is closed for the public. To the north of Amar Sagar Lake, you will find a Jain Temple dedicated to Adinatha. Other temples and pavilions are visible on the shore closest to the road. You can also see a well that supplies water to the inhabitants of the village during the periods of drought. To the right of the gate of Tila is a small museum called as "Folklore Museum". This institution owes its foundation to Tila and later taken care of by his son in the management of the site. While leaving the museum, you will see a private courtyard where the resident’s dishes are dried in the sun. This is a common scene in the homes established near Amar Sagar Lake.

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