Stone pavilions
On the water.
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A historic man-made lake in Jaisalmer, built by the city's founder Rawal Jaisal in 1156 and rebuilt by his successor Rawal Gadsi around 1367, whose name it bears; for centuries it was the main water source for the whole desert city. Stone ghats, carved pavilions and small shrines ring the lake, entered through the finely carved Tilon ki Pol archway, and flocks of migratory birds settle on it in winter. It's best known for sunrise and sunset, when the golden stone pavilions are mirrored in the still water, and you can hire a pedal boat to drift among the pavilions standing in the lake. Viewing is free and boats are ticketed. It's about 1.5 km from the fort; early morning or sunset is best for photographers.
On the water.
The carved gate.
In winter.
About 1.5 km from Jaisalmer Fort
Early morning or at sunset, when the stone pavilions reflect in the water; viewing is free and boats are ticketed.
