Top places to visit in Pushkar

• Pushkar Lake & Ghats

  sacred-lake · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  A sacred lake ringed by 52 bathing ghats and 500 temples, where pilgrims take a holy dip; the evening aarti and Kartik Purnima rituals are deeply atmospheric.

• Brahma Temple

  temple · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the very few temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the 14th-century red-spired shrine is Pushkar's spiritual centrepiece.

• Savitri Mata Temple

  hill-temple · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A hilltop temple to Brahma's consort Savitri, reached by a steep climb or a ropeway, offering spectacular sunrise views over the lake, town and desert.

• Pushkar Main Bazaar

  bazaar · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The lively Sadar Bazaar curling around the lake, a bohemian maze of stalls selling silver jewellery, embroidered textiles, leather, music and street food.

• Pushkar Camel Fair Ground

  fairground · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The vast sandy fairground that hosts the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair each November — thousands of camels, livestock trading, races, music and crowds.

• Varaha Temple

  temple · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An important temple dedicated to Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu, one of Pushkar's oldest and most revered shrines near the bazaar.

• Gau Ghat

  ghat · 4.4 rating · about 0.7 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the most important of Pushkar Lake's ghats, where VIP rituals and the evening aarti take place; a serene spot for sunset by the holy water.

• Rangji Temple

  temple · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A distinctive temple to Lord Rangji (Vishnu) blending South Indian Dravidian, Rajput and Mughal styles, with a tall gopuram unusual for Rajasthan.

• Nag Pahar Sunset Point

  viewpoint · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The "Snake Mountain" ridge separating Pushkar from Ajmer, with desert-edge viewpoints and cafes prized for spectacular Aravalli sunsets.

• Pap Mochani (Gayatri) Temple

  hill-temple · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A hilltop temple believed to absolve sins, on a low hill opposite Savitri, with a gentler climb and lovely views over Pushkar town and lake.

• Man Mahal

  palace · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Pushkar's largest royal palace, built by Raja Man Singh I as a guest house overlooking the lake; now a heritage hotel with fine sunset lake views.

• Apteshwar Temple

  temple · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A partly subterranean ancient Shiva temple near the Brahma Temple, with an underground sanctum and intricately carved shrines.

Things to do

• Pushkar Camel Safari Adventure · 2 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• Brahma Temple & Lake Aarti Tour Cultural · 1.5 h · from INR 600 per person
• Desert Camp & Folk Evening Cultural · 4 h · from INR 2,500 per person
• Hot Air Balloon over Pushkar Adventure · 1.5 h · from INR 13,000 per person
• Savitri Temple Sunrise Viewpoint · 2 h · from INR 500 per person
• Pushkar Bazaar & Old Town Walk Walking Tour · 2 h · from INR 600 per person
• Horseback Riding Adventure · 1.5 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• Rajasthani Cooking Class Cooking Class · 2.5 h · from INR 1,500 per person

Day trips and tours

• Pushkar Camel Safari & Desert Evening 6 h · from INR 2,500
• Pushkar Temples, Lake & Sunset Day 8 h · from INR 1,800
• Pushkar & Ajmer Combined Day 8 h · from INR 2,000

Where to stay in Pushkar

• Main Bazaar about INR 2,000 per night

  Central area with temples, ghats, and camel fair season

Hotels

• Pushkar Cooking Art and Home Stay 2-star · INR 1,699 to INR 2,200 per night
• Kanhaia Haveli 2-star · INR 802 to INR 1,200 per night
• Keshav Palace 2-star · INR 765 to INR 1,150 per night
• Inn Seventh Heaven 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 7,000 per night
• The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa 5-star · INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per night
• Ananta Spa & Resort 5-star · INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per night

Where to eat

• Sixth Sense Continental, North Indian, Cafe · about INR 500 per person
• Out of the Blue Continental, Italian, Israeli · about INR 450 per person
• Sunset Cafe Continental, North Indian, Cafe · about INR 400 per person
• Honey & Spice Healthy, Continental, Cafe · about INR 400 per person
• Pushkar Sweets & Malpua Desserts, Street Food, Rajasthani · about INR 150 per person
• La Pizzeria Italian, Continental · about INR 450 per person
• The Laughing Buddha Cafe Continental, Cafe, Israeli · about INR 400 per person
• Funky Monkey Cafe Cafe, Continental, Israeli · about INR 300 per person

Getting to Pushkar

Nearest airport: Jaipur (JAI), about 131 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Pushkar

• Bus or taxi from Ajmer By road from Ajmer · common

  Buses and taxis reach Pushkar from Ajmer's bus stand, with onward bus links to Jaipur and Jodhpur. Source: tourism.rajasthan.gov.in

• Train to Ajmer Junction or Pushkar Terminus By train from Ajmer · common

  Ajmer Junction is the main rail hub; Pushkar Terminus, open since 2012, links to Ajmer. Source: tourism.rajasthan.gov.in

• Fly to Jaipur, then road By air from Jaipur · possible

  Jaipur airport is the nearest air gateway; continue overland via Ajmer. Source: tourism.rajasthan.gov.in

From the railway station to the centre

• Taxi or bus from Ajmer station

  Take a taxi, auto or local bus over the Nag Pahar hill from Ajmer to Pushkar. Source: tourism.rajasthan.gov.in

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw
• Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pre-paid taxi "broken meter"

  Airports, train stations, popular squares

  Driver insists meter is broken, quotes ~3x the fair price; or detours via "shopping" stops earning commission.

  How to avoid it: Use pre-paid taxi counter at airport, or Uber/Ola/Rapido apps. Insist on meter or agree price upfront.

Best time to visit Pushkar

• Jan 24°C
• Feb 28°C
• Mar 33°C
• Apr 38°C
• May 41°C
• Jun 40°C
• Jul 36°C
• Aug 34°C
• Sep 35°C
• Oct 34°C
• Nov 30°C
• Dec 26°C

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Frequently asked questions about Pushkar

What are the top-rated places to visit in Pushkar?

The highest-rated places in our Pushkar guide are Pushkar Lake & Ghats, Brahma Temple, Savitri Mata Temple, Pushkar Main Bazaar, Pushkar Camel Fair Ground.

Where should I stay in Pushkar?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Pushkar: Main Bazaar.

How do I get around Pushkar?

Ways to get around Pushkar covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Pushkar?

Scams reported to us for Pushkar include Pre-paid taxi "broken meter". Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Pushkar?

Average daytime highs in Pushkar run from 24°C in Jan to 41°C in May.