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.
Pushkar Tour Package:
Pushkar lies at a distance of 11 kms from Ajmer, Rajasthan and is considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage centers in India. Surrounded with hills on three sides and hills on the fourth, the serene and tranquil atmosphere and scenic beauty of Pushkar, captivates all those who visit the place. You can also experience the magic of this holy place on Tour Packages for Pushkar.
Home to more than 400 temples and 52 bathing ghats, Pushkar is also known as the 'Param Thirathsthan' i.e. the supreme pilgrimage centre, as no pilgrimage is complete without taking a dip in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. The place also prides itself in being the only place in India where the temple of Lord Brahma, the creator, is situated and worshipped by thousands of people visiting the place every year.
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.
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.
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.