Pushkar

The holy city of Pushkar in Rajasthan has gained great popularity due to the only temple of Lord Brahma located here. This one of the five sacred dhams is visited by string of devotees every year. The city remains drenched into holy powers and gives you immense mental solace which is hard to find in buzzing city life.

Top Attractions

Start your holiday to Pushkar by visiting the very popular Brahma Temple, one of the very few Brahma temples on the planet. Devotees visit here to seek blessings of the deity and to take a dip into the Brahma Sarovar, an ancient water tank sacred to Hinduism.

Pushkar Lake is another must visit place in the city. This sacred lake is nestling with 52 bathing ghats where pilgrims can be seen taking sacred bath, especially during Kartik Poornima. Pushkar Lake is surrounded with beautiful views of hills and desert.

Varah Temple is another famous shrine in the town dedicated to Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple holds great significance among locals and remains an ancient architectural masterpiece. Also visit the Savitri Temple here raised in 1687. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri. Pilgrims take a trek to reach the temple. Views from here are astonishing and the place bestows seamless solace.

Naga Pahar is an astonishing attraction of Pushkar. This is the hill diving Ajmer and Pushkar. It is said that this hill is diminishing and one day it will disappear completely.

If you are planning to visit Pushkar in the month of November, then you can partake in the vibrant Pushkar Cattle Fair. This annual five-day camel fair brings out the cultures and traditions of Rajasthan with some astonishing competitions like "matka phod", "longest moustache", and "bridal competition". Cherish Rajasthani music and dance performances by the locals while shopping beautiful artifacts.

When to Visit

Most of the travelers visit Pushkar from November to February when weather remains pleasant as this is the winter season. Summer months from March to June are harsh with temperatures soaring to as high as 45 degrees Celsius.

How to Reach
By Air: Pushkar does not have an airport. The nearest airport is in Jaipur city.
By Rail: Pushkar has its own railway station; however, only intra-state trains are operated here.
By Road: Pushkar has good connections with all parts of Rajasthan. Numerous taxis, buses and cabs are available to reach here.