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Status: Listed 08:00-18:00 daily, free (India Guide, 2026).
14th-century man-made reservoir in Jaisalmer ringed by ghats, temples and chhatris, with the Tilon ki Pol gateway.
Maharawal Gadsi Singh rebuilt this rainwater tank in the 14th century, and it served as Jaisalmer's main water source for centuries. Small shrines and pavilions line its banks, some standing in the water. The carved Tilon ki Pol arch forms the entrance. Boating is offered and it is a favourite sunrise spot.
Highlights
- Tilon ki Pol gateway
- Chhatris and lakeside shrines
- Sunrise views
- Pedal and row boats
Around it
Within 1 km of Gadisar Lake.
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Jaisalmer Fort
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Jain Temples of Jaisalmer Fort
Seven interconnected yellow-sandstone Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort, open to visitors only in the morning.
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Patwa Haveli (government museum)
Attraction in Jaisalmer.
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Kothari's Patwa Haveli museum
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Jaisalmer Folklore Museum
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Chandan Shree Restaurant
Busy, budget vegetarian restaurant at Hanuman Circle known for Rajasthani and Gujarati thalis.
Sunset point
Lovely cenotaphs. Fantastic pictures.
Desert Culture Centre & Museum
Small museum near Gadisar Lake on Thar desert life, with folk instruments, fossils and an evening puppet show.
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