Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer

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Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer, Near ‘Tillon ki Gate’ in Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001, India. Edit

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Gadi Sagar Lake is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. It was once the only source of water for the Jaisalmer city in the olden days. This manmade reservoir, the Gadi Sagar Lake was constructed by Maharawal Jaisal, the first ruler of Jaisalmer in 1367 and later rebuilt and rewamped by Maharawal Garsi Singh. Artistically carved Chattris, Temples, Shrines and Ghats surround the banks of Gadi Sagar Lake . Located south of Jaisalmer city the entrance to the Gadi Sagar Lake or Garsisar Tank as it is also known is through a magnificent and artistically carved yellow sandstone archway called Telia-Pol which was commissioned by a royal courtesan “Telia”. The backdrop of the Jaisalmer Fort provides the perfect setting and a picture postcard camera opportunity . Depending on the water level in the Lake which is entirely rainfall dependent you can enjoy a boat ride on the lake or just sit on any of the Ghats and see the yellow sandstone banks change hues with the setting sun and the song of the lone Manganiyar playing hisSarangi perched in one of the chattris or the lake ghats. The serene Gadi Sagar Lake springs to life during the annual Gangaur celebrations.

Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer

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12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Vyas Meal Service ; Vyas Para, Inside The Fort Opposite Ristorante Italiano Om, Jaisalmer 345001, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Jaisalmer is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Jaisalmer by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

BUS : Rajasthan state buses connect Jaisalmer with neighboring cities. the worth of the tickets is just about Rs2-3 per kilometre. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Jaisalmer,Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner.

Train : Jaisalmer railway station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. it’s connected to Delhi (Jsm Dli Express), Jodhpur(Jsm Ju Express), Jaipur (Mandor Express) and alternative cities in India. This train takes concerning 6 hours for journey and price concerning Rs a hundred and twenty. Jaisalmer railway station: 02992-52406.

Air : There is no airport in Jaisalmer. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, that is at a distance of 285 Kilometre from Jaisalmer. The Jodhpur airport is connected to all different major cities of India. Pre-paid taxi service is offered from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, that prices concerning Rs 4000. Jodhpur airport : 0291 251 2934.

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