India /Rajasthan /Ajmer /Pushkar
Pushkar, Ajmer District, Rajasthan, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Varaha Temple in Pushkar was built by King Anaji Chauhan in the 12th century and is dedicated to Varaha, Lord Vishnu’s incarnation in the form of a wild boar. The temple houses the idol of Lord Varaha that is white in colour and has a height of 2 feet. Various sculptures, elegant carvings, life-size statues of door men and gold-styled pillars depicting Garuda, the mythical bird are situated within the temple. The temple was destroyed by Emperor Aurangazeb but in 1727, it was reconstructed by Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur.
Varaha Temple, Pushkar
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October – March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 minutes.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Shivam Garden Restaurant ; Choti Basti | Varah Temple Street, Pushkar, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : However, so as to visit the cities and villages close to Pushkar, you’ll be able to decide on taxi services that will be available in one in all the various taxi stands within the city of Pushkar. choosing a taxi ride will but be quite high-ticket, given the size of the city. Initial charges for a taxi ride can begin at Rs thirty and also the general fare from on that are around Rs fifteen for each extra kilometer.
BUS : Ajmer main bus stand is almost fourteen kilometer away. several transport buses go through Pushkar. Ajmer is well connected with all major cities close. Deluxe Super Deluxe and Volvo buses offer services from Delhi Jaipur and Jaisalmer to Ajmer. The bus fare ranges between Rs three to Rs four per kilometer.
Train : Ajmer is that the nearest railway station to Pushkar. This railhead is on the railway line and is connected to any or all cities in India by trains. Ajmer is regarding fourteen kilometer off from Pushkar and fare from Ajmer to Pushkar is regarding Rs two hundred.
Air : Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur is nearly of a hundred thirty kilometer from the center of town Pushkar, and taxi charges about Rs 2,500 from Airport to the town. Jaipur airport is connected to railway cities Bombay and city. Foreign travelers will take affiliation flights from Delhi international airport, that is sort of four hundred kilometer faraway from Pushkar. Taxi charges concerning Rs 7,000 from Delhi to Pushkar.
Others : Tourist also can lend a motorbike or 2 wheeler in Pushkar as this could price you around Rs 250. this is a good way to see all the traveller spots simply.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
