Gadisar Lake is a man-made lake constructed by Maharaja Gadsi Singh Ji in 1367. It is very scenic, with numerous temples around the lake and one in its centre. An ideal place for boating. It used to be main source of drinking water. There are many small shrines & temples festooned all around the lake attracts gateways.
About 1km south of the city walls, a famous rain water lake known as Gadisar.It was built by Maharawal Gadsi in 1367 A.D. A natural low-land was dammed to catch every drop of rain water. This lake played a vital role in the life of the people of Jaisalmer in the past as it was the main source of water supply for the city. The beautiful gateway which arched across the road down to the lake is known as Teelon-ki prol or the Gate of Teelon which was constructed in 19th century by a very famous courtesan named Teelon. There is a small temple of Lord Vishnu on the top of the gate. The carvings of the window and archway is remarkable and delicate.The carving looks like it has been done on sandalwood not on yellow sandstone.Festooned all around the lake are many small shrines and temples mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu and a wonderful plumage of birds can be seen here in winter. Women wearing colorful costumes used to come here to fetch drinking water every morning and evening. Even the Maharawal and the royal household visited the lake on special occasions