Amar Sagar Lake, Jaisalmer

Amar Sagar Lake is situated 7 km from the western boundaries of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. It is a lake and oasis located next to the Amar Singh Palace which was made in the 17th century.
There are many figureheads of animals carved in stone that are believed to be protectors of the royal family, enclose the lake. On one side, pavilions with stairs leading down to the lake can be seen, while on the other side, there is a wonderful intricately carved Jain Temple. In Jaisalmer city, this is a unique site where visitors can spend time watching the sunrise or a sunset.

Amar Sagar Lake is a manmade lake dug up in 1367 by Raja Rawal Gadsi Singh. Given the fact that it is a vast water body, the engineering excellence shown by the makers is worth commending.
Visitors can walk right around the lake and even go for a pedal-boat ride for INR 100 per couple. A small cultural museum and a few food stalls are also located nearby.