Shopping In Pushkar

Pushkar, a small town in Rajasthan, is located 11 km from the city of Ajmer. It is a land of various colours, different moods and an enigma visited by people from all over the world for various reasons. Primarily, it is a holy place also famous for its Pushkar lake, plethora os Pushkar Temple and last but not the least various shopping articles known for their unique charm.

At the time of Pushkar fair, one can purchase various items like beads, brass utensils, lovely colourful bangles, leather goods, unique embroidered clothes, camel cover, and much more.

Apart from being a revered pilgrimage place, Pushkar is also recognized as a major well of souvenirs in the state of Rajasthan. This Shopping Pushkar Rajasthan guide provides you all the information regarding the shopping places and famous shopping items of the city. The popular shopping items of Pushkar, available in the local bazaars, include:

• Textiles
• Jewelry
• Leather goods
• Pottery
• Embroidered Clothes
• Puppets

A popular Pushkar shopping destination is the Pushkar fair. The fair is an ideal venue to shop for items such as embroidered clothes, bangles, leather goods, beads, camel cover, etc.

Shopping & Recreation in Pushkar :

The contrast to the blank desert is the riot of Colours - the large gaudy turbans of the native males arriving here to trade their animals or to set up the stalls to cater to the booming captive market, and the loud hues of the pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of the belles bangled by the armful, bejewelled from head to toe-adding charm and zest to the massive affair. A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair & Festival and set up shops.

They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. Vendors peddle their dazzling range of wares at hundreds of roadside stalls. Small groups of men and women can be seen tatooing names and pictures on their hands and other parts of the body. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organized to enliven the event.

Pushkar Camel Fair Tour Package

Tour Package Of Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Ajmer - Delhi

Tour Package Of Mewar Festival

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Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Chittaugarh - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Pushkar - Delhi

Rajasthan Pushkar Fair Tour Package

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Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Kishangarh - Delhi

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Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mt. Abu - Narlai - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Mandawa - Delhi

Rajasthan Forts Palaces Tour Package With Pushkar

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Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Kesroli - Jaipur - Kuchaman - Manvar - Jaisalmer - Khimsar - Pushkar - Udaipur - Delhi

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Duration: 09 Days / 08 Nights
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Places Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra

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Places Covered : Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur – Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi

Tourist Attractions In Pushkar

Located just 11 km from Ajmer, Pushkar is a sacred little town in Rajasthan. Pushkar is famous for its scenic beauty and more than 400 temples. Pushkar has a number of exciting tourists attractions including the famous Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple in Pushkar. The annual Pushkar Fair held every year in Oct-Nov is another major attraction for tourists.

Some of the Major Tourist Attractions In Pushkar are :-

Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple
The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the universe's creator, is housed in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Standing on a high pedestal, this 14th century temple can be reached through marble steps.

Pushkar Lake
The lifeline of the city, this semicircular lake has 52 ghats or bathing steps. The 10-meter deep Pushkar Lake is known as the 'king of Tirthas' or the king of holy places. A tour to any of the four dhams (pilgrimage sites) is considered to be incomplete without a dip into the holy waters of this lake. It is meant for salvation of the worshipers.

Pushkar Fair
One of the biggest fairs in India, the cattle fair of Pushkar attracts buyers and sellers from all over the country who travel to Rajasthan to participate in this annual event.

Held in October or November on Kartik Purnima, the five-day Pushkar Fair is the ultimate showcase of the culture of Rajasthan. Cultural performances, folk music and dance, camel and horse races, etc light up the festivities during the fair. It is indeed a boon to travel to Pushkar during the peerless Pushkar Camel Fair.

The Warrah Temple and the Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple Pushkar are some of the other major tourist attractions of Pushkar.

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Holidays In Pushkar

Tour Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : New Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

Day 01 : New Delhi
Arrival at the International airport. You will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening to enjoy the sound & light show at the India Gate. Overnight Stay At Hotel in Delhi.

Day 02 : New Delhi
Move out for sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Old Secretariat, Digambar Jain Temple, Chandni Chowk, Air Force Museum, Jantar Mantar, Lodi Gardens, Meena Bazaar, Parliament House, Old Fort, Razia Sultan Tomb, Siri Fort, Parks And Gardens In Delhi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Amusement Theme Parks In Delhi, Sultan Ghari Tomb, Lal Kot Shah Alam Tomb. Return to the hotel for overnight at hotel in Delhi

Day 03 : Agra
In the morning you will be transferred to the railway station to board the train Shatabdi express for Agra. On arrival check-in your hotel and move out to see the Agra fort and the magnificent Taj Mahal during sunset.

Day 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast drive straight to Jaipur- Pink City Of Rajasthan. On arrival check-in your hotel. Evening to enjoy at Chowki Dhani, it will give you an opportunity to taste the spicy Rajasthani food. Overnight Stay At Hotels in Jaipur.

Day 05 : Jaipur In the morning move out for the full day sight seeing and visit the Huge Amber Fort, Jain Temple , Jaipur Safari, City Palace and Nahargarh Fort (an observatory made by astronomer king Jai Singh). Overnight Stay At Hotels in Jaipur.

Day 06 : Pushkar
Drive straight to Pushkar after the leisurely morning. Reach Pushkar in the noon and check-in the hotel/ Tented accommodation. Move out to see the people, camels,trading of cattle,camel races and dazzling displays of bangles, brassware, cloths, camel saddles and halters at Rajasthan Pushkar Fair. Overnight Stay At Hotels in Pushkar.

Day 07 : Pushkar
Morning visit to the one and only one Brahma temple in the world and the sacred Pushkar Lake. Rest of the day at your discretion to enjoy the colourful fair at Pushkar. Overnight Stay At Pushkar Hotel.

Day 08 :Udaipur
Morning arrival at Udaipur -(Known as Venice of the east & city of Lakes), you will be received and transferred to your hotel. Experience a wonderful Boat ride over the lake Pichhola in the evening. Overnight Stay At Hotels in Udaipur.

Day 09 : Udaipur
Move out for sight seeing of this beautiful city and visit the Magnificent City Palace Museum which is an architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill. Also visit Saheliyon -ki-bari (the garden of maids of honour with numerous fountains which shows the unique life style of the royal ladies who once strolled here). Evening free to walk down the busy streets of this wonderful city. Overnight Stay At Udaipur Hotels.

Day 10 : Jodhpur
Drive straight to Jodhpur-the blue city. En-route visit Ranakpur Temples (80 Km from Udaipur) to see the 500 years old uniquely carved Jain temples in Rajasthan which are made of Marble and are situated in a quite and picturesque valley which runs into western slopes of Aravellis hills. On arrival at Jodhpur check-in your hotel. Optional Dinner at the Glorious Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight Stay At Hotels in Jodhpur.

Day 11 : Jaisalmer
After the sight seeing of Jodhpur which includes the massive Mehrangarh fort (This massive Mehrangarh fort came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions) proceed for Jaisalmer City- the city that rises from the heart of the Thar desert like a golden mirage. On arrival proceed for the 'Sam Sand Dunes" the perfect place to enjoy & experience a desert life. Enjoy the sun set on the back of Camel & experience the night campaigning in the desert hotels in Jaisalmer.

Day 12 : Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer city and check-in the hotel. Proceed for the sight seeing which includes the golden-hued Mahadev Palace , Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Ji Ki Haveli. Evening free to walk down the street of this fairly tail city Hotels In Jaisalmer.

Day 13 : Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jodhpur through desert landscape with brief halts at Kheechan (haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian village (ancient trading town famous for its superbly carved temples) and on arrival you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to the Hotel in Delhi.

Day 14 : Departure
Morning at leisure. At an appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport for your onward journey.

Pushkar Fair Tour

Tour Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Ajmer – Pushkar – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Rajasthan Pushkar Fair Tour acquaints you with you with the festival of Rajasthan. One of the Tourists Attractions In Rajasthan, Pushkar fair, held in the month of November, attracts numerous tourists and pilgrims every year. Pushkar Fair Programme Tour start from the capital of India, Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
On the second day of Enchanting Pushkar Fair Tour, attraction of Delhi. You will find a harmonious mix of the old and the modern while touring the city. There is a lot to see in the city. From historical places and religious buildings to shopping centers, Delhi has a number of tourist attractions Delhi such as Qutub Minar, Lal Qila Or Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India gate, Iskcon Temple ,Air Force Museum, Jantar Mantar, Lodi Gardens, Meena Bazaar, Parliament House, Old Fort, Razia Sultan Tomb, Siri Fort and many more. Overnight stay Hotel in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi – Ajmer – Pushkar
Depart for Pushkar en-route Ajmer. Just 14 km away from Pushkar, Ajmer is an important pilgrimage site. The city is home to the Urs Ajmer Sharif (tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti). Sightseeing tour Ajmer includes the Ajmer Sharif and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. Continue drive to Pushkar. Arrive in Pushkar and transfer to a tented Hotel in Pushkar

Day 04 – 05: Pushkar
One of the oldest places in the country, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage site. Nestled along Pushkar Lake, Pushkar is home to the only Brahma temple in the country. Visit the Brahma temple and other temples on the banks of the lake. Feel spiritually satisfied while visiting the temples. Enjoy the Enchanting Pushkar Fair. See various events such as camel processions, camel race, Camel Fastival etc. Night stay at a tented camp in Pushkar.

Day 06: Pushkar – Jaipur
On the sixth day of Pushkar Fair tour Package, leave for Jaipur. Established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is also popularly called as the Pink City Of Rajasthan. Jaipur tour beckons travelers to have a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the region. Arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur
In the morning visit Amer fort on elephant back. In the afternoon, visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Have a look at its immaculate Rajput architecture. Travel back in time while touring the museums in the City Palace Jaipur. Also visit Jantar Mantar and Ramgarh Lake. In the evening, indulge yourself in shopping. Visit the Hotel Chokhi Dhani – an ethnic village for dinner. Overnight stay Guest House In Jaipur.

Day 08: Jaipur – Agra
Set off for Agra en-route Fatehpur Sikri. Explore the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra and transfer to the hotel. Take a tour of Agra, home to the crowning glory of India. Fondly known as the city of Taj, Agra is renowned for its beautiful architectural buildings. Visit the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay in Hotel in Agra.

Day 09: Agra – Delhi
On the last day of Pushkar Fair, visit the famous Agra Fort and Buland Darwaza. Transfer to the airport / railway station in Delhi for your onward journey.

Pushkar Information Guide

Nestled between spectacular mountain ranges and trespassed by a scenic lake, the city of Pushkar is home to a number of tourist attractions. Known as a 'pilgrim city', Pushkar is renowned for Pushkar Temples and serene surroundings that combine to present a perfect holidaying experience.

With The Rajputana Experience, travel to Pushkar becomes all the more interesting and lucrative. The various tourist attractions of Pushkar are straddled around the beautiful Pushkar Lake.

Some major Tourist Attractions In Pushkar :

Pushkar Lake : One of the most sacred sites for Hindus, Pushkar Lake is the most famous tourist attraction in the holy town of Pushkar. It's a beautiful semi-circular lake with 52 lovely ghats surrounding it. According to beliefs, a dip in the Pushkar Lake on the auspicious occasion of Karthik Poornima brings salvation to devotees.

Brahma Temple : It's the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe according to Hindu temple, in all over India. The beautiful marble temple is famous for its four-headed idol of lord Brahma. It's decorated with silver coins and a silver turtle on its black and white chequered floor.

Savitri Temple : Dedicated to goddess Savitri, the first wife of Lord Brahma, it's the second most important temple in Pushkar. Located just behind the Brahma Temple on a hilltop, it provides a panoramic view of the scenic Pushkar Lake and exotic sand dunes nearby.

Rangji or Rangnath Temple : Rangji Temple is known for its gracious south Indian style of architecture. The temple houses a huge image of Lord Vishnu. It has a high rising 'Gopuram' (large gate) and Garuda pillars studded with a mythical bird styled in gold.

Varah Temple : One of the most sacred temples in Pushkar, Varah Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has an image of Vishnu in the incarnation of wild boar. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu visited the earth in the incarnation of a Varah (Wild boar) to kill an atrocious demon Hirnayaksh.

Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple :
The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the universe's creator, is housed in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Standing on a high pedestal, this 14th century temple can be reached through marble steps.

Pushkar Camel Fair :
One of the biggest fairs in India, the cattle fair of Pushkar attracts buyers and sellers from all over the country who travel to Rajasthan to participate in this annual event.

Held in October or November on Kartik Purnima, the five-day Pushkar Fair is the ultimate showcase of the Rajasthan. Cultural performances, folk music and dance, camel and horse races, etc light up the festivities during the fair. It is indeed a boon to travel to Pushkar during the peerless Pushkar Fair.

Apteshwar Temple : Another important temple in Pushkar, this 12th century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Saraswati Temple : Saraswati is the wife of Brahma. Literally her name means 'the flowing one' . In the Rig Veda she represents a river deity and is connected with fertility and purification.

Ramavaikunth Temple : The Ramavaikunth temple is an intricately carved Hindu temple dating to the 1920 and has images of 361 deities.

Bathing Ghats In Pushkar : Pushkar town is setup around a tiny little lake that has 52 bathing ghats around it and is surrounded by three mountains.

Man Mahal : The Man Mahal palace is very close to the Pushkar lake and Pushkar Temples, as well as within walking distance from here.

Pushkar Palace : Pushkar Palace was built about 400 years ago by the Maharaja of Kishangarh. Situated on the edge of the lake it offers a panoramic view of 400 temples, banks, sand dunes and the Aravalli hills.

How to Reach Pushkar :

By Air : The nearest airport to reach Pushkar is Jaipur Airport, which is about 138 kms from Pushkar. One can get direct flights from /to Delhi and other cities in India.

By Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station (about 11kms) and is connected to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Jodhpur by regular trains. Two of the best trains of the Indian Railways, Pink City Express and Shatabdi Express connect Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.

By Road : Pushkar has two bus stands--The Marwar bus stand which has buses to some long distance places including Delhi, Jodhpur and Bikaner while the Ajmer bus stand is located east of the Pushkar town and offers bus services to Ajmer and Jaipur. There are regular buses from Pushkar to Ajmer.

Hotel In Pushkar

Pushkar has ample opportunities for accommodation including deluxe and budget hotels. In order to make the tour to Pushkar even more joyful we at Incredible India offer just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Pushkar.

Hotel In Pushkar

The picturesque Pushkar is set in a valley near Ajmer in Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the famous, annual, religious, fair in Rajasthan.

Pushkar is among Hindu Temples or Temples In Pushkar held high by the Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. It is said that in battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up. The Brahma temple is the most important and the only Brahma in Pushkar India.

City of Pushkar has ample opportunities for Pushkar accommodation including deluxe and budget hotels. In order to make the travel tour to Pushkar even more joyful we at Incredible India offer just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Pushkar. We at Incredible India can customize the tour package and offer the hotel accommodation in advance as per the requirements of the tour. We Provide all the travel services like air ticketing, hotel booking, car rental et al to make your holiday at Pushkar memorable.

The variour kind of Hotel In Pushkar are :

Pushkar has ample opportunities for accommodation including deluxe and budget hotels. In order to make the tour to Pushkar even more joyful we at Incredible India offer just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Pushkar.

Hotel In Pushkar

The picturesque Pushkar is set in a valley near Ajmer in Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the famous, annual, religious, cattle fair held in Rajasthan.

Pushkar is among Hindu Temples or Temples In Pushkar held high by the Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. It is said that in battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up. The Brahma temple is the most important and the only temple of Brahma in India.

City of Pushkar has ample opportunities for accommodation including deluxe and budget hotels. In order to make the travel tour to Pushkar even more joyful we at Incredible India offer just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Pushkar. We at Incredible India can customize the tour package and offer the hotel accommodation in advance as per the requirements of the tour. We at Incredible India provide all the travel services like air ticketing, hotel booking, car rental et al to make your holiday at Pushkar memorable.

The variour kind of Hotel In Pushkar are :

Hotel Pushkar Resort

Hotel Pushkar Resort, Pushkar is located in a very peaceful and tranquil corner of the town. It is a real relief-retreat that offers a praiseworthy escape from the hectic tour of Rajasthan. It lures guests of every type with its cordial hospitality, customized services and unparalleled facilities. Being here they actually savor the fun of having vacations in Rajasthan.

Hotel Pushkar Inn

Hotel Pushkar Inn provide beautifully appointed a/c rooms with attached bath, 24-hour room service and water facility, safe deposit, telephone, TV, laundry and much more. Hotel Pushkar Inn is a comfortable economy hotel in Pushkar, located at the hub of the town and offers decent accommodation facility.

Hotel Teerth Palace

Hotel Teerth Palace is located at a strategic locale in Pushkar and is a fine economy hotel.
The Location of Teerth Palace Hotel in Pushkar is very convenient for the visitors. The hotel is very near to the local bus stand. The railway station is just at a distance of 13 kilometers from this hotel. By residing in this hotel you can visit nearby temples and main shopping place. This place is ideal for extensive shopping. The guests of this hotel will miss lot if they do not visit the local sightseeing.

Hotel White House

Nestled in the quaint village square of Ballinlough in the heart of County Roscommon is
Hotel White House. Stylish and intimate this superb hotel offers luxurious accommodation in sumptuous surroundings. The cosy atmosphere is a haven for corporate guests and tourist alike. The rich colours, shining chandeliers and deep pile carpets ensure you are on holiday from the moment you step through the door.

Pushkar Villas Resort

Pushkar Villas Resort is the latest enterprise providing the finest standards of luxury, elegance and comfort. Accommodation is provided in beautifully appointed A/C rooms with attached bath, 24 hour running hot & cold water. Equipped with telephone, fridge & satellite T.V. sets.

Hotel Sarovar

Hotel Sarovar Hotel Sarovar, an economy hotel operated by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC). RTDC offers a vast network of accommodation throughout Rajasthan. These complexes are strategically located and come in low budget, economy and deluxe ranges.

Pushkar Temple Tour

Pushkar Temples:

Pushkar, located 11 km northwest of Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the most important pilgrimages in the country. The town is considered to be sacred by the Hindus because of the presence of some 500 temples, which encircle the lake. Some of the most visited temples here are the Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Rangji Temple, Varah Temple and Apteshwar Temple. Luxury Rajasthan Travel, is home to travel tour details to Pushkar, located in Rajasthan, North India and specifically a travel tour to its temples and places of worship. Luxury Rajasthan Travel, is home to temples and a myriad number of places of worship to allow Pushkar, located in Rajasthan, North India, to, live up to its stature as a sacred and much sought after pilgrimage center in Rajasthan, North India. Luxury Rajasthan Travel, offers a visit to the famed and legendary Brahma Temple, which is the only temple dedicated to lord Brahma, across the length and breadth of the country. A travel tour to Pushkar, would reveal that Rajasthan is home to many a pilgrimage centers with Pushkar being a prominent pilgrimage center located in Rajasthan, North India.

A rigorous temple tour to Pushkar, located in Rajasthan, North India, would reveal that Brahma temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan, North India, has a whole lot of legend attached to it. The Brahma temple is the one, which is supposed to have been formed by an accidental fall of a lotus flower from the palms of Lord Brahma. As the flower fell from a divine height into the Pushkar valley, it led to the creation of a lake, which later on became popular as the Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan, North India. The temple walls are embalmed with silver coins and a there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple to beautify the temple compound.

Savitri Temple is another prominent temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan, North India, which is constructed on a hill in the backyard of the grand Brahma temple. Savitri was the second wife of Lord Brahma according to Hindu mythology.

Luxury Rajasthan Travel, is home to travel tour booking and travel packages to temples in Pushkar, located in Rajasthan, North India.

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Brahma Temple:
This is the most revered shrine in Pushkar, which happens t be the only temple devoted to The Lord Brahma, worshipped as the Creator of the Universe in the known Hindu Trinity. According to legend, Brahma performed a Yagya here.

Varah Temple:
Varah Temple is devoted to the Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. The temple is houses an image of Vishnu in his fifth incarnation of wild boar and was built by the King Anaji Chauhan (1123-1150) and is equal in importance to the more well known, Brahma Temple. As per the legend, the Lord Vishnu came to earth to kill the demon Hirnayaksh who had stolen the Vedas and then took the shape of Varah (wild boar) and killed the demon thereby liberating the world from his atrocities.

Savitri Temple:
This temple is devoted to the Godess Savitri, one of Brahma's wives, and is located on the highest hill above the Pushkar town. One can climb a long series of steps to reach the shrine which offers a panoramic view of the Pushkar Lake and surrounding sand dunes.

Pap Mochini Temple : Towards the northen section of Pushkar is the Pap Mochini Temple, not really popular for its architecture or deity but for the simple belief that anyone who kills a Brahmin will be purified of this deed by visiting the Hindu temple.

How To Reach Pushkar

It is easy to reach Pushkar, the venue of the world famous Pushkar Festival which brings tourists around the globe to this small town in the state of Rajasthan. Pushkar is also a pilgrim city for the Hindus who come here for an annual holy dip in the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is accessible by road, rail and air. Ajmer serves as the base for most of the long-distance journeys to and from Pushkar.

By Air : Pushkar is a small city and it does not have an airport of its own but the nearest airport is in Jaipur. Located 131 km away one can either take a train or a drive till Pushkar.

By Road : A good network of roads ensures that Pushkar is easily reachable by road. There are two major bus stands in Pushkar- the Marwar bus stand and the Ajmer bus stand that see a heavy flow of buses coming and going in form various cities of Rajasthan and India.

By Rail : Ajmer, located at a distance of 11 km away from Pushkar, is the nearest railway station. It has regular train services to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and Ahmedabad.

Location :
11km North-West of Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Unique Features
Hindu Pilgrimage.

Main Attraction :
Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Cattle Fair.

Recreation Centers
A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organised to enliven the event. Movies are shown and competitions are arranged. Bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour and heroism of bygone days. Animal races and other competitions add to the attraction.

Pushkar Camel Fair

Pushkar Camel Fair - Also known as Pushkar ka Mela, Pushkar Fair, is the world's largest camel fair held in the holy town of Pushkar in Rajasthan. Pushkar Fair is undoubtedly the world's largest camel fair and it also makes it world's largest cattle fair in general. Competitions such as the "Matka Phod", "moustache", and "bridal competition" are the main attractions of this fair which attracts thousands of tourists.

Facts & Figures of Pushkar :

Population of Pushkar : 14,000
Population of Pushkar (During the fair): 200,000
No. of Camels in the fair: Around 50,000
Best time to visit : October to March
Highlights: Camel trading, folk performances, body tattooing, ethnic shopping, puppet shows, acrobatics, best breed contest, moustache competition, bridal competition etc.

Pushkar Camel Fair :

Come November and the rich tradition of Rajasthan comes alive at Pushkar. A small little hamlet, just around 18 kms from the religious city of Ajmer, Pushkar, is host to an annual event called the Pushkar fair. The fair visited by foreigners and Indian alike is perhaps the largest gathering for a fair from tourists all around the world in Rajasthan. Held in the Hindu month of Kartik or November, the fair is a great crowd puller.

Synonymous with the world's largest camel and cattle fair, the Pushkar fair indeed is a unique experience. The onset of winters bringing the cool winds from the south west, the golden sand dunes reflecting various colours with every phase of the Sun; adding to the natural colours are not only the vibrantly dressed men and women or the shops selling various colourful goods, but also the decorated and bedecked Camel and cattle which are at sale here. The charm of the fair and also the reason behind it becoming the world famous fair is its original and very rural charm. Here the people spontaneously break into a song or a dance; they forget their daily miseries and enjoy the camel and the cattle races. They buy goodies and make merry. All this adds to the charm of the place and that too with a religious touch to it.

History & Legends
Puskar has has the only temple of Lord Brahma in the country. Myth says that Lord Brahma was on his way to search for a suitable place to perform a 'Yagna' (a fire sacrifice) while contemplating, a lotus fell from his hand on the earth and water sprouted from that place. One of them was Pushkar where Lord Brahma performed "Yagna". Worship of Brahma was considered highly important at the end of the first millennium BC. The holy lake has 52 ghats and pilgrim taking a ritual dip in the lake is a common sight. Although a serene town, Pushkar bustles with life during the joyous celebration held on Kartik Purnima. Every year thousands of devotees throng the lake around the full moon day of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. Huge and colourful cattle fair "The Pushkar Fair", is also held during this time. Pushkar fair is well-known for it's camel trading and other attractive activities.

Cultural Significance
Umpteen number of traders gather here and and set up shops. These traders sell a lot of products like woolen blankets of Merta, bead necklaces of Nagaur, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Saddles, ropes, and assorted household items are also on sale. Cultural shows and exhibitions are also organized in this fair to enliven the event. Movies are shown, competitions are arranged, bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour and heroism of bygone days. Animal races and other competitions also add the attraction.

Why visit the Pushkar Fair?

• It is the world's largest Camel Fair.
• You’ll visit the only Brahma Temple in the world.
• You’ll see the Holy Pushkar Lake with 52 ghats surrounding it.
• Pushkar offers around 400 temples to see.
• You can participate in numerous cultural activities
• Ethnic shopping items from all over the state are on sale.
• It’s a rare combination of religious fervour and cultural vibrancy in Rajasthan.
• You can interact with tribal folks and understand their culture.

Pushkar Travel Guide

Pushkar is a well-known Hindu pilgrim centre. It is just 10 km from Ajmer. The Pushkar lake and the Brahma temple (see picture) are the most important sites here. Pushkar is better known for the cattle fair.

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
Festival : Pushkar Camel Fair
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Ajmer, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur.

About Pushkar
Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the great Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana make references to this religious place regarded to be Adi Tiratha. Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C. lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle.

The legend about the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where a lake sprung into being. Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), hallowing the place. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.

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
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.

Temples & Ghats in Pushkar

Varah Temple
The Varah temple of Hindu was built in the 12th century and, and the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is said to have destroyed it. Aurangzeb was understandably rather upset with the huge statue of Varah, the god with the body of a man and the head of a boar. However, Raja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur thought differently, and in 1727 reconstructed the temple which now has a highly decorated inner sanctum where an idol of Varah is placed.

Mahadeva Temple
The 19th century Mahadeva temple with its five-faced statue of Mahadeva is made entirely of white marble. This Hindua temple is remarkable for its elegance of structure, and is perhaps the finest of all temples in and around Ajmer and Pushkar.

Ramavaikunth Temple
The Ramavaikunth temple is an intricately carved Hindu temple dating to the 1920 and has images of 361 deities. Its high stone spires atop pagodas and the rest of the temple were built by masons especially brought for this purpose from south India. The Savitri temple is located on top of a hill overlooking the lake. The hike up the hill is long and arduous via a stairway built in the 4th century, and if panoramic views are a necessity for you, the trek will be worth it. This temple is dedicated to Brahma’s wife Savitri and its origin dates back to over 2,000 years.

Gayatri Temple
The Gayatri temple on the other side of Pushkar is in honour of the wife who sat by Brahma’s side in Savitri’s absence during Brahma’s ceremonial sacrifice. Legend says that Gayatri was an untouchable and to purify her she was put into the mouth of a cow and taken out from the other end. To reach the Gayatri Hindu temple the best route to take is from behind the bus stand and walk up a hill. Both the Savitri and Gayatri temples are closed – so to say – during lunch hours and the best time to go is either before noon or in the evening.

Raghunath Temples
Two Raghunath temples exist in Pushkar; one is the old one and the other is relatively new. The Old Raghunath temple was built in 1823 and houses images of Venugopal, Narasimha (Vishnu’s fourth incarnation) and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. But there’s a bit of a problem for foreign tourists visiting these two temples because of one little sign which says "Foreigners not allowed." These are probably the only binary temples in India where such segregation exists.

Pap Mochini Temple
Towards the northen section of Pushkar is the Pap Mochini temple, not really popular for its architecture or deity but for the simple belief that anyone who kills a Brahmin will be purified of this deed by visiting the Hindu temple, of course, all that was applicable in olden times, for today a murder is a murder and the law would hear nothing else.

Bathing Ghats
Where there is a mass of holy water there will be bathing ghats, and in Pushkar it is the same as all over India. Pushkar lake is surrounded by hundreds of ghats where Hindu pilgrims assemble to bathe, pray or just loiter around. Removing ones shoes would be a good idea unless you want to be glared or shouted at! Photography is a strict no-no, especially of bathing women. Pushkar is quite used to tourists, but unlike Varanasi, is home for orthodox Hindus, and a little care to observe Hindu traditions can help.

Shopping & Recreation in Pushkar :
The contrast to the blank desert is the riot of Colours - the large gaudy turbans of the native males arriving here to trade their animals or to set up the stalls to cater to the booming captive market, and the loud hues of the pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of the belles bangled by the armful, bejewelled from head to toe-adding charm and zest to the massive affair. A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. Vendors peddle their dazzling range of wares at hundreds of roadside stalls. Small groups of men and women can be seen tatooing names and pictures on their hands and other parts of the body.During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organized to enliven the event.