When the Sun Slipped Behind Gadisar Lake, Rajasthan, India

The beautiful state of Rajasthan, located in northern India and famous worldwide for its history and vibrant colors, is the subject of today's photos. These pictures are from Jaisalmer, a district in Rajasthan that also holds the title of being one of India's largest districts.

I went there in December to volunteer at a road running event, and these photos were taken during that time. The lake is called Gadisar Lake; it's an artificial lake built by King Gadsi Singh in the 14th century.

Because Jaisalmer has brackish water and people didn't have enough water during the summers, King Gadsi Singh had this lake constructed so that people and animals would have access to water during the hot months. The lake is surrounded by small and large pavilions, and these pavilions are its defining feature.

The king is no longer alive, but the lake he created has become a popular tourist destination. Every tourist who visits Jaisalmer makes it a point to come here at least once. The sunrise and sunset views from here are breathtaking. I also made time to visit this magnificent place.

I had charged my Canon 77D (55-250mm lens) at the hotel before leaving. I ​​was quite late reaching the lake, arriving just a minute before sunset. By the time I took four or five shots, the sun had already set. I was a little disappointed, but I was also happy that I got to see something.

How did you like the photos in this post? Have you ever seen lakes at sunset?

Disclaimer: This post is originally written in Hindi and I have used Google Translator to translate the Hindi text in English. All the photos have been clicked by me from canon 77d (55-250mm) and edited in lightroom.

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