{"id":2389,"date":"2018-09-28T11:57:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T11:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chetramvoyages.in\/?page_id=2389"},"modified":"2020-10-21T15:11:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T15:11:17","slug":"gadsisar-lake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chetramvoyages.in\/jaisalmer-tourism\/gadsisar-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer"},"content":{"rendered":"
Gadsisar Lake was built as a water reservoir way back in the 14th<\/sup> century by the founding Rajput ruler of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal<\/strong>, but today, it is not used as one. Today\u00a0Gadsisar Lake is the most attractive tourist hotspot in Jaisalmer<\/a>.<\/p>\n The lake is named after Maharaja Gadsi Singh<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n The calm waters of the lake makes it perfect for boating and photographing<\/strong> wonderful scenic vistas and mind-blowing sunrise & sunset views. Birds can be seen wading on the waters, and flying in the azure skies above.<\/p>\n There are catfish<\/strong> in the lake as well, whom you can feed.<\/p>\n At the entrance of Gadsisar Lake is Tilon ki Pol<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n There are chhatris, ghats, and temples<\/strong> bordering Gadsisar Lake, which makes it perfect for scenic landscape photography.<\/p>\n Boating<\/strong> is very relaxing thing to do in Gadsisar Lake. You can also feed the catfish in the waters of the lake.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n And di visit the Folklore Museum and Desert Cultural Center<\/strong> situated quite close to the lake. You will enjoy the puppet show in the museum<\/strong>, and various exhibits like coins, musical instruments, textiles, old utensils, rare manuscripts and other artifacts relating to folk history of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n Avoid the scorching summers, and go in the winter season, in the months of October to March.<\/p>\n The cloudless skies, sunny days, are perfect for boating in the lake.<\/p>\n Also, this is the season, when migratory birds stop at Gadsisar Lake while on their way to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is close by.<\/p>\n Gadsisar Lake is just 2 km from the railway station, and close to Jaisalmer Fort. You can take tuk tuk auto rickshaw, or hire cabs<\/a> from your hotel to Gadsisar Lake.<\/p>\nPlaces to visit in Gadsisar Lake<\/h1>\n
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