Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
Kolayat, ~51 km southwest on the Jaisalmer highway (NH-15, per the documented record), is the region’s holiest tank — the Kapil Muni shrine on its ghats, and the November Kartik fair that fills the lake with lamps and livestock traders (the fair-calendar logic).
Quick facts
| Item | Approx (verify) |
|---|---|
| Drive | ~1 hr each way |
| Entry | Free; the fair weeks change everything |
| Time needed | Half-day |
The honest framing: a pilgrimage lake first ; photograph respectfully, the fair is the spectacle worth timing (verify the year’s dates).
Good to know
Rajasthan runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
Tickets and timing
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.