The king, Raja Rawal Jaisal, established Gadisar Lake as a reservoir in the 12th-13th centuries AD. He belonged to one of Rajasthan's royal bloodlines. It can be said that the lake was dug up to compensate for the region's aridity.

Because of a certain gradient of the ground there, the location where lake is located was able to automatically collect and retain some rainwater, whatever it was. The lake eventually became Jaisalmer's life-saving source of water, serving as a reservoir and water conservation system. To a large extent, it was successful in combating water scarcity. As a result, many tourists think it's a natural oasis in the heart of the Indian Thar desert, although it's man-made.
 

• Tillon ki Pol or Gate of Tillon: When you visit Gadisar Lake, the first thing you see is the Tillon Gate, which welcomes you to the lake's magnificent environs. It is a majestic overhanging entrance to Lake Gadisar that is masterfully sculpted on rich yellow sandstone. In the latter several years of the nineteenth century, a royal courtesan of Jaisalmer's ruler created and placed it. In 1908, a statue of Lord Vishnu was erected at the gate to proclaim it a Krishna temple and rescue it from being demolished by the Maharawal. Tillon ka Pol has weathered the test of time and continues to speak of Jaisalmer's rich artistic legacy.
• Boat Riding: It depends on the boat you choose as the boat rides are offered at varied prices. They will take you around the lake, where you may experience the true tranquillity of the lake in isolation or with your closest friends, away from the crowds on the bank. It is evident that peering down from the boat or sitting with your legs out would be unsafe.
• Feeding the Fish: The lake is teeming with scuffling shoals of catfish that congregate towards the bank in a clump if they sense a human presence in the hope of food. Feeding the fish on the bank above with small dry foods such as biscuit pieces or puffed rice is a common activity that visitors partake in.
• Bird Watching: During the winter, migratory birds from the adjacent Bharatpur bird sanctuary flock to the lake, perching on the shores or platforms in the middle of the lake. Visitors are awestruck by their unique beauty, and if you're lucky, you might even glimpse a fish for prey. Carry binoculars with you so you don't lose out on such a chance.
   

• On the other side of the lake, there is a military base. So, be cautious when taking images because they are vulnerable in terms of security.
• There are small roadside shops set up near the lake where you can buy Rajasthani souvenirs.
   

Due to its location in the desert, Gadisar Lake is said to be rather hot in the summer. As the winter season approaches, the heat begins to recede, and migrating birds begin to arrive in the area. As a result, the months of November to early March are ideal for a visit.

• Jaisalmer Fort
• Kothari's Patwa Haveli
• Salam Singh ki Haveli 
• Nathmal ki Haveli 
• Desert Culture Centre 
   

• Gadisar Lake, which dates from the 12th to 13th centuries AD, represents Jaisalmer's culture and tradition. In the Middle Ages, there were no irrigation systems in place to supply water to Rajasthan's desert regions. As a result, the Gadisar Lake was built to provide water to the residents of Jaisalmer.
• During Maharaja Rawal Jaisal's reign, a water conservation reservoir was needed to meet the people's water needs. Maharawal Garsi later reconstructed it in 1367 AD. It is now a popular tourist destination that resembles an oasis in the middle of the desert.
• Gadisar Lake is currently surrounded by numerous temples, holy shrines, and Chattris. The interior regions of the lake have also been developed over the years. A desert cultural centre and a museum can be found.