Pushkar’s uniqueness lies in its religious history and modern touristy vibes. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage town with 400 temples, over 50 bathing ghats, and exists on the banks of a sacred lake that, according to Hindu mythology, sprung up when a lotus flower was dropped by Lord Brahma. Non-pilgrim travellers flock to Pushkar because of the quietude on offer, and this town is the perfect balance of religiosity and tourism. Even though tourists appear in large numbers here, Pushkar is still surrounded by a mystical aura.
The camel fair that takes place in October/November is an experience of a lifetime and shouldn’t be missed if you’re travelling in Rajasthan during this period. Pushkar is known as ‘the rose garden of Rajasthan’ and Nag Pahar (Snake Mountain) separates it from Ajmer.
Best Time to Visit:
Year-round
Tourist Attractions:
Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Varaha Temple, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Savitri Temple, Rangji Temple, Pap Mochini Temple, Atmateshwar Temple, Pushkar Camel Fair, Merta, Naga Pahar, Rose Garden, Sarafa Bazaar, Kishangarh, Man Mahal
Nearest Railway Station:
Pushkar Terminus Railway Station
Weather:
Summer (April-July), Monsoon (July-September), Winter (October-March)
