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Tour to PushkarGeneral Information  Location: 11 km north - West of Ajmer, RajasthanArea: 6.34 sq. km Altitude: 486 meters above sea level In Summer: 45 C (Max) and 25 C (Min) In Winter: 22 C (Max) and 8 C (Min) Rain: In Monsoon very humid (Upton 90%) Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani, and English Best Time to Visit: October to March Nestled in the eastern region of Rajasthan, Pushkar lies 11 km north west of the city of Ajmer. It is an important center for Hindu pilgrims. Located on the edge of the Thar Desert, Pushkar is parted from Ajmer by Nag Pahar. Pushkar in Rajasthan is well known for its Puskar Fair or camel Fair. At this period of time, the streets of Pushkar regenerate with spirit and dynamism. Everywhere you turn your head, bright smiling faces will catch your attention. Travel through Pushkar and visit the Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple. A travel tour to Pushkar in Rajasthan makes your trip worth its value. The most important tourist attraction of Pushkar is the Pushkar Fair. » PushkarHistory According to mythology, Pushkar, meaning a pond created by a flower, was created when Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, dropped a lotus on earth to celebrate his victory over a demon. The most consecrated site on earth was reserved for his yajna. After waiting continually for his consort Savitri to join him in the yajna, an annoyed Brahma married a milkmaid Gayatri, who performed the rituals along with him. An infuriated Savitri then cursed Brahma that the world would never remember him. However, on pleas from other gods, she consorted to Pushkar being the only place where he would be worshipped. Hence, Pushkar has the only temple in India dedicated to Lord Brahma. This temple holds the primary tourist attraction of Pushkar. » Tourist Attractions in Pushkar Brahma Temple: The Brahma Temple built in the 14th century near the Pushkar Lake is the major attraction of the Pushkar tour. It is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma – the creator of the world is worshipped. This temple constructed exclusively in marble has marble walls swathed with silver coins, which is truly breathtaking. The silver turtle on the floor kept to embellish the temple precincts is another attraction of the place.  Pushkar Lake: The Pushkar Lake is revered as one the most sacred lakes among the Hindus. A dip in this lake is considered to be auspicious. Many temples located around the lake enhance its beauty and charisma. The Pushkar Lake running through the city is its lifeline and has as many as 52 ghats or bathing steps. Pushkar Lake is considered to be a holy place and is thronged by thousands of visitors throughout the year..Savitri Temple: The Savitri Temple, the temple of Lord Brahma's first wife is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple. One needs to climb a long series of steps to reach the shrine. It presents a commanding view of the picturesque lake and its surrounding villages. Pushkar Fair: The renowned Pushkar Fair is a major tourist attraction. People from around the world visit this ancient religious town of Pushkar, which is transformed into an amazing fair ground in the month of Kartik. People bathe, worship and delight in the shimmering wares of vibrant roadside stalls. Camels are bought, sold, beautified, raced and parade. Most unusual are the small groups of men and women seen busy tattooing their hands and other parts of the body. The fair is principally a rural jamboree. Villagers throng from different parts of the state accompanied by their cattle. On fantastic sand dunes camel, horse and bullock races are the greatest attractions. » Shopping in Pushkar The main market of Pushkar comprises of narrow lanes entwined into each other. They are lined with an array of striking small shops that offer silver and beaded jewelry, bangles, embroidered fabrics, camel covers, leather goods, bed and cushion covers, brass utensils and Rajasthani puppets on their display. Fusion music and books are also available for those who are interested. The main shopping spots include Baza Bazar, Sarafa Bazar and Kedalganj Bazar. Tourists can also find some good deals during the fair where a large number of traders come to sell their wares. Some of the popular buys are bead necklaces of Nagaur, Merta's woollen blankets, printed textiles of Ajmer and Jodhpur and the traditional brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur. » How to Reach Pushkar By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport to Pushkar, which in turn has daily flights to and from Delhi and Mumbai. It is also well connected with Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad and Calcutta. The airport is not more than 20 km from the city centre. By Train: The nearest railway station to Pushkar is Ajmer. Ajmer has a good network of trains that connect it to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other major cities of the country. You can catch Shatabdi Express from New Delhi for Ajmer. By Road: Pushkar is well linked to Ajmer by roads, which in turn is connected to the major cities of Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai. Tour to Pushkar Reservation Form |
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