Pushkar

Though not a big city, rather a small town, we don’t want to leave out Pushkar in our must see places. It’s a pretty little town, surrounded by hills on three sides. It’s one of the important places in Rajasthan because it is one of the five ‘dhams’ or pilgrimage centers for Hindus.

Sightseeing

While in Pushkar, pay a visit to the Brahma temple, which is possibly the only temple dedicated to Brahma in India.

Another interesting temple is the Savitri temple, located on a hilltop. It takes about an hour to reach the temple on foot, but it is really worth a visit since the temple site offers a breathtaking view of Pushkar lake. Many find the best time to visit is at dawn to see the sun rise.

You can also visit the various ghats by the lake, which are considered sacred.

From Pushkar you can make a trip to Kishangarh, famous for its miniature paintings and local crafts.

Pushkar is close to Ajmer, go and see the Dargah there, one of India’s most important Muslim sites, and pay a visit to Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra and Taragarh Fort.

Festivals

There is hardly anyone who has not heard of the Pushkar Festival. It is held annually on the 11th day of the bright half of the moon, in October/November. During this time thousands of devotees and holy man, coming from far off places, flock to Pushkar to wash off their sins in Pushkar lake, which is considered very sacred. The whole atmosphere is very devotional and pious. As for the Cattle Fair, it’s a beautiful celebration of the rural way of life. Villagers, dressed in their traditional turbans and colorful clothes, come to this fair with their cattle from all over the state for trading. An interesting event during this fair is the camel’s beauty contest!

Hotels

In Pushkar we can book the best hotels for you in each category, according to your wishes and budget.