Location : Located in the state of
Rajasthan in the north India.
Major Tourist Attractions : Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple,
Nag Pahar, The Ghats.
Best Hangouts : Pushkar Lake
Best Buys : Cattle during the cattle fair (Pushkar Camel
Fair)
Best Activity : Camel Ride during the Camel Fair
Festivals : Pushkar Camel Fair
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Ajmer, Jaipur, Sawai
Madhopur.
About Pushkar
Pushkar is a small quiet town lying about 11 km from Ajmer on the edge of
the desert. Pushkar in Rajasthan is situated along the bank of the
picturesque Pushkar Lake an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The
'Nag pahar' or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and
Pushkar. Surrounded by hills on three sides, pushkar abounds in temples.
Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats, which includes the only
temple
that
is dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. Pushkar is famous for Pushkar Fair
(the mass trading of camels), the one and only Lord Brahma Temple, a
picturesque lake and camel fair. Pushkar is a heaven for the religiously
inclined.
Tourist Attractions in Pushkar
The Temples
One can see numerous temples of all sizes here. The most famous temple is
the Brahma Temple, said to be only one temple dedicated to Brahma in India.
Another important temple is that of goddess Savitri, wife of Lord Brahma
located on a hilltop. It takes a one-hour trek to reach the temple, but it
has an amazing view of Pushkar Lake in the morning.
The Ghats
You can have a great spiritual experience at the numerous ghats of Pushkar
running down the lake. The holy lake has 52 ghats and piligrim taking a
ritual dip in the lake is a common sight.
The Lake
The Pushkar Lake is considered no less sacred than the Holy Ganges. The
lake has a mythological significance associated with it. On the auspicious
occasion of Kartik Purnima, devotees from all over the country throng the
lake for a holy dip, which is believed to wash away the sins.
Pushkar Fair
Although a peaceful town, Pushkar bustles with life with the arrival of
much awaited joyous celebration held on Kartik Purnima. Every year thousand
of devotees pull into the town and throng the lake around the full moon day
of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. A huge
and colourful the Pushkar Camel Fair, is also held during this time. The
festival is marked with dance, music and cultural events with several
colourful shops springing up around to add more colours to this fair. Also
on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colourfully attired
village folk enhance the fun of the occasion. Cattle auction and camel races
are also a part of the festivities.
Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur (145 km), from where
one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where
one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts
of India.
Road : Pushkar is connected to Ajmer by road. Buses,
jeeps and taxis are also available.
Accommodation
There are several luxury accommodations available in Pushkar. The hotels
ranges between luxury and budget. We offer you best accommodation option
available in Pushkar, keeping your interests and expenses in mind.
