Where is Pushkar?
Pushkar (14 km from Ajmer) is located in the state of Rajasthan in
northwestern India. It is a sacred town of the state and is held in high
esteem by the Hindu devotees.
What is the city famous for?
Pushkar is known all over the world for its sacred lake and the Brahma
Temple. Legend goes that the lake came into being as Lord Brahma dropped a
lotus on the day of the full moon.
How will you gain access?
Jaipur Airport (146 km) is the closest airport from Pushkar. Ajmer (14 km)
is the nearest railhead. The city bus service runs a bus to Ajmer every 20
minutes.
What does the climate say?
Pushkar experiences an extreme type of climate. During the summers,
temperature can go up to a maximum of 45 degrees centigrade. Temperature, in
winters, can drop down to 10 degrees centigrade. The place does not receive
much rainfall during the monsoon months.
What magnetises people?
» Brahma Temple
The Brahma Temple is the key attraction of the town of Pushkar. It is the
only temple in India dedicated to Lord Brahma. Devotees from all over the
country pour into the place to offer prayers and to seek blessings from the
lord.
» Savitri Temple
The Savitri temple is perched on a hill behind the Brahma Temple. The
temple is dedicated to the first wife of Lord Brahma. It can be reached by a
flight of steps. It gives a panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding
areas.
» Man Mahal
On the banks of the Pushkar Lake, stands the very magnificent Man Mahal.
The palace was built by Raja Man Singh. A part of the palace is now the RTDC
Hotel Sarovar which provides fabulous accommodation to the visitors.
» Pushkar Ghats
There are a number of Ghats running down the Pushkar lake. Devotees and
worshippers can be seen taking bath in the holy waters of the lake. One who
wishes to join them should do it with respect, removing one's shoes. One is
never supposed to be smoking in these highly revered places. However,
photography is prohibited.
Which are the nearby hotels?
Hotel Jagat Palace (145 km from Jaipur Airport), Hotel Pushkar Palace (145
km from Jaipur Airport) and Hotel Pushkar Resorts (153 km from Jaipur
Airport) are the popular Heritage hotels in Pushkar. Hotel Pushkar Resorts
provides with facilities like swimming pool, library, astrologer/palmist,
yoga classes, herbal massage, polo pool table, hair dresser, indoor games,
Golf driving range etc.
Where should you shop?
Pushkar can prove to be a fantastic destination for buying costume
jewellery and embroidered clothes. During the Pushkar Fair, one can also buy
things like beads, brass ware, colourful bangles, leather goods, camel cover
etc. The main shopping areas in the town are Sarafa Bazar, Baza Bazar and
Kedalganj Bazar.
