Gadi Sagar – one of the most well-known tourist attractions in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is known as the ‘golden city’ for the way its yellow sandstone architecture blends in with the Thar Desert, almost as if it is trying to hide itself. The lifeline of this dry city is the Gadi Sagar.

This manmade lake has its own golden gate and is surrounded by temples, shrines, and ghats. It’s also a beautiful place to watch the sunset against the haze of the desert reflected in the water. The eagle-eyed will spot many migratory birds feeding at the lake, from spoonbills to black-winged stilts and domestic geese.