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Gadisar Lake
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Gadisar Lake

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

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Overview

The 1367 rain-harvest lake that kept golden Jaisalmer alive — chhatri-studded waters entered through the courtesan-built Tilon ki Pol.

Why visit: Sunrise over cenotaphed water with the fort glowing behind.

Things to do
  • ›Tilon gate story
  • ›Catfish feeding ghats
  • ›Chhatri islets by boat
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar (dawn)

Entry fee

Free (boats extra)

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

1–2 hrs

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