History of Godi Sagar Lake :

The Godi Sagar Lake is a man made reservoir. It was built by Raja Rawal Jaisal who was the first ruler of Jaisalmer. This lake in Jaisalmer was renovated in the later years by Maharaja Garisisar. This reservoir at Godi Sagar Lake supplied water to all the residents of the city of Jaisalmer in the earlier years. It was also the place for the kings and the members of the Royal family to spend pleasant summer evenings.

Description of Godi Sagar Lake :

Gadi Sagar Lake is one of the most important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, North India. Its charm lies in the fact that it was the only source of water for the Jaisalmer city in the olden days.A manmade reservoir, the Gadi Sagar Lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan was constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the first ruler of Jaisalmer. In the later years Maharaja Garisisar Singh rebuilt and revamped the lake.Gadi Sagar tours transports you into a different world altogether. You feel captured in a pleasant time warp.Artistically carved Chattris, Temples, Shrines and Ghats surround the banks of Gadi Sagar Lake Jaisalmer. Located towards the south of Jaisalmer city the entrance to the Gadi Sagar Lake or Garsisar Tank is through a magnificent and artistically carved yellow sandstone archway that is known as the Tilon-Ki-Pol.See rare migratory birds that stop for a drink at the lustrous Gadi Sagar Lake that reflects the mellow yellow of the picturesque sandstone banks; enjoy a boat ride on the lake or just sit on any of the Ghats and see the yellow sandstone banks change hues of ochre with the setting sun, a delightful panorama that you would not miss for the world.

The serene Gadi Sagar Lake springs to life during the annual Gangaur celebrations. The view of the Jaisalmer Fort from the Gadi Sagar Lake is breathtaking.