Gadsisar Sagar Jaisalmer

Location: - Jaisalmer, Rajasthanr
Built By: - Maharwal Gadsi Singh
Attractions: - Tilon-ki-polr
Best Time to Visit: - October to Marchr
Timings: - 08:00 A.M. To 09:00 P.M.
Entry Fee: - For Boat - Rs.10 to 100 for 30 min.
How to reach: -You can hire local means of transport to reach the site.

Gadsisar Tank is located south of the city ramparts of Jaisalmer. It was once the main basis of water provide to the city and is bounded by small temples and shrines. It seems fairly gorgeous with its elaborate arched way and calm waters. Winters are still chirpier with a multiplicity of water birds that group here and there. An attractive legend discovers its place in the edifice of the beautiful arched gate. His tank, south of the city walls, was once the main resource of water supply to the city and there are many small temples and shrines around the tank. In winter a large mixture of water birds group here. It is too one of the main tourist hold of Jaisalmer. It is the major basis of water to the people in the city and water is supplied from here. located near 'Tillon ki Gate' in Jaisalmer, Gadsisar Sagar Tank is one of the mainly good-looking visitor hold make around 1400 A.D. by Maharwal Gadsi Singh-Maharaja of Jaisalmer. It is a well-liked picnic spot; a multiplicity of migratory birds might be spot here in the winter period. This lake takes most part in the life of the people of Jaisalmer in the history as it was the major source of water gives for the city. The good-looking gateway which arched crossways the street down to the lake is known as Teelon-ki prol or the Gate of Teelon which was build in 19th century by an extremely famed courtesan named Teelon. There is a little temple of Lord Vishnu on the peak of the gate.

The attractive tank has been decorated with arched gates. These gates hold a few myths. The structural designs of the tank mirror the feel and knowledge of Gadsi Singh who construct the tank. The shade of good-looking temples and shrines mirror in the lake waters, dance to tunes of sun and winds. The tank shows the individuality of Rajput architecture. The sad king tried to harsh it down, but not the one to wait at the back, Tilon constructed a tiny temple beside the lake, devoted to Lord Satyanarayan (Krishna, as truth) and makes sure the building’s endurance. Beside the lakeshore and on the islands, is an overabundance of small temples and cenotaphs. Collection all around the tank, are many small shrines and temples. An extraordinary plumage of birds can be seen here.

It is said that a beautiful and renowned courtesan offered Maharaja to pay for its construction. However, Maharaja considered it derogatory to take money from a prostitute and let the gateway be built with it, more so, the one through which he would have to pass every time he goes to the tank and comes back. When she offered to pay to have this gateway constructed the Maharaja refused permission since he would have to pass under it on going down to the tank and that, he sense, would be inappropriate. You can observe the whole thing around the lake by boat. Government has permitted riding boat in the lake for trip purpose because of which visitor are extra thrilled to sit in boat and spot the superb lake. A famed picnic mark in the sandy city, Gadsisar Sagar Lake is amid the mainly good-looking tourist hold in Jaisalmer. It pulls towards hundreds of traveling birds during the winter season. Bara Bagh: - situated on the bank of Gadsisar Sagar Lake, Bara Bagh is a haven in the desert. This spot was chosen because it had a confident amount of declivity before now and it automatically keeps some of the rainwater. If you are fortunate and venture out in winters, you might find to see a multiplicity of traveling birds. Because of its proximity to Bharatpur, some of the birds find paying attention to this place too. Don't miss to take a good couple of binoculars and SLR camera with a wide-angle lens if you desire to take some really mesmerizing snaps.