India /Rajasthan /Ajmer /Pushkar

Pushkar is one city in India that everybody is cognizant of and wishes to visit someday. This sacred city of Hindus, is only 14 km from the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan. This Adi Tirtha finds a revered mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat. Lord Bramha is supposed to have killed the asura Vajra Nabha with lotus flower. The asura was destroyed by the contact, and petals fell at three places. One of those places is Pushkar, where a lake was formed. Brahma performed sacrifice on a Kartik Purnima (full moon day in the Hindu Kartik month), sanctifying it. A holy bath in the lake at Pushkar and worship at Brahma temple (one of the very few Brahma temples in the world) is held in very high regards. Pushkar, considered one of the five dhams (Badrinath, Rameswaram, Puri and Dwarka make up the penta), is abound with several temples, which trace their origin to ancient times. Aurangzeb, the Mogul emperor tried his best to eliminate all these temples. However they were always rebuilt and they still stand tall. Legends claim that, at one time, the shores of the Pushkar Lake were hosting 500 temples and 52 palaces (for numerous kings). The city of Pushkar is comfortably settled between hills from tri-directions and the magnificent golden desert form the remaining. Though the climatic variations border the extreme ranges as is the true for any desert the always city is abuzz with activities (Festivals, Fairs, Safaris, pilgrimages etc.) throughout the year.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: 5 Hours UTC

Pincode: 14581

STD Code: 14581

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Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which is globally famous and attracts thousands of visitors from all parts of the world.The city of Pushkar in the Indian state of Rajasthan is a very holy city that is considered sacred by pilgrims from all over the country. Traveling to Pushkar can be very exciting, given the number of temples present there and the sheer colors on the road during the time of festivities. One of the main features of Pushkar is its vast lake and most of the important places to visit and must see destinations are located around this lake. You can normally walk to all these places once you reach this lake, as they will all be easily accessible by foot.

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By Air : Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur is nearly 130 km from the heart of the city Pushkar, and taxi charges about Rs 2,500 from Airport to the city. Jaipur airport is connected to metro cities Mumbai and Delhi. Foreign travelers can take connection flights from Delhi international airport, which is nearly 400 km away from Pushkar. Taxi charges about Rs 7,000 from Delhi to Pushkar.

By Train : Ajmer is the nearest railway station to Pushkar. This railhead is on the Broad Gauge line and is connected to all cities in India by trains. Ajmer is about 14 km away from Pushkar and taxi fare from Ajmer to Pushkar is about Rs 200.

By BUS : Ajmer main bus stand is nearly 14 km away. Many public transport buses pass through Pushkar. Ajmer is well connected with all major cities nearby. Deluxe Super Deluxe and Volvo buses provide services from Delhi, Jaipur and Jaisalmer to Ajmer. The bus fare ranges between Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

By Taxi : However, in order to travel to the cities and villages near Pushkar, you can opt for taxi services that will be available in one of the many taxi stands in the town of Pushkar. Opting for a taxi ride can however be quite expensive, given the size of the city. Initial charges for a taxi ride will start at Rs 30 and the general fare from thereon will be around Rs 15 for every additional kilometer.

By Other : You can also rent out a bike or two wheeler in Pushkar as this may cost you around Rs 250. This is a good way to see all the tourist spots easily.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Green Park Resort ; Vam Dev Road, Near Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), Pushkar, Ajmer Rajasthan, 305022 ; Ph – 094 14 415232 ; Facilities – Room Service.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Jagat Palace ; Parikarama Marg, Pushkar, Ajmer ; Ph – 0145 277 2953 ; Facilities – Room Service.

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Pushkar Fair, ; Venue:  Pushkar in Ajmer ; Period :  November ; Details:  The well-known and marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are highlight of this event. Recommended.

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