About Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Pushkar Location :
Pushkar is a small but beautiful town in Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies in a valley situated at about 14 km North West from the town of Ajmer. It is a town within Ajmer District, Rajasthan.

It is majestically nestled between three small hills and sand dunes. It is sited at the latitude of 26.5° North and the longitude of 74.55° East. It has the average elevation of about 500 meters (1673 feet) above see level.

Pushkar Climate :
Pushkar is situated in close proximity of Great Indian Desert – Thar Desert. Due to this region the climate of Pushkar is dry and arid especially in summer. It is surprising that like other towns and cities of Rajasthan Pushkar is not so much dry and arid.

Pushkar also enjoys prolonged rainy season which makes the climate of Pushkar city very humid. In winter, Pushkar enjoys cool and cheerful climate. Winter is very ideal time to visit Pushkar and explore its major attractions.



Pushkar Tourism :
Pushkar tourism draws a large number of tourists and vacationers from all over the world. There are a number to attractions of tourist interest in this town appealing tourists around the world.

Braham Temple (the only temple of Lord Brahma), Savitri Temple, Varah Temple, Pushkar Lake, Ghats, Apteshwar Temple, Rangnath Temple, Anasagar Lake, Rose Gardens, etc are prime attractions of Pushkar Tours and Travels. Tours in Pushkar also provides vacationers wonderful opportunity to indulge in exciting activities like camel safari ride on sand dunes of Thar Desert, trekking on picturesque hills, etc.

Pushkar is also famous for its annual Pushkar Camel Fair. During this festival entire Pushkar comes alive. Visitors have wonderful opportunity to see several cultural shows depicting Rajasthani culture & tradition.

Pushkar - A Pilgrimage Centre :
Pushkar is a one of the ancient & most sacred cities of India. It is acclaimed for it religious and spiritual importance. It is the sacred pilgrimage centre for Hindus. This small town is so sacred that no flesh, eggs, fish and alcohol are allowed within the city. Pushkar means born due to a Flower.

According to Hindus faith, gods releases a swan with a lotus in its beak (mouth) and let it fall on the earth where the Lord Brahma would perform a grand Yagna. Lord Brahma performed penance here for 60,000 years to have glimpse of Radha Krishna. The place where the flower of lotus fell was called Pushkar.

Due to its immense holiness, sanctity and purity, the city is often called “Tirth Raj – the King of Hindus Pilgrimage Sites” by Hindus. Pushkar is the site Lord Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, holy lake – Pushkar Lake and 52 sacred ghats. With religious & spiritual significance, several attractions and excellent accommodation facilities Pushkar has been also a popular destination of foreign tourists.

Accommodation at Pushkar :
Pushkar has a number of hotels and resorts catering to the needs of different types of tourists. Most of famous hotels are simple, clean and freshly painted. Some of the hotels and resorts in Pushkar are also fancy. During the Pushkar Camel Fair camp or tented accommodation are also available.

Reaching Pushkar :
By Air: The nearest Airport from Pushkar is Jaipur. Jaipur (the Capital City of Rajasthan) is well-connected to all the major cities of India.

By Bus: Pushkar is 14 km from main Ajmer Bus Stand. Deluxe buses connect Pushkar from Jaipur. Roads are very goods and it takes around 3 hours from Jaipur, the Pink City of India.

By Train: The nearest Railway Station for Pushkar is Ajmer. Ajmer is well-connected with daily trains from Delhi in morning.