Pushkar
Pushkar is a city situated in the state of Rajasthan in India. The city of Pushkar is famous for its lake, its unique temples, and the great annual cattle fair it hosts, which brings an enormous number of visitors to Pushkar. Pushkar is a great destination for tourists, and since tourism is important in Pushkar, the city is made accessible from major areas of Rajasthan, as well as the rest of India. For those planning to visit Pushkar, reaching Pushkar is easy, with a number of transport options available.
Pushkar travel enables the tourists to capture the picturesque beauty of the city. Pushkar is situated in Rajasthan about 11 kilometers from Ajmer, 140 kilometers from Jaipur and 390 kilometers from Delhi. It is a sacred town that finds mention in Kalidas's Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The winter season begins in September and lasts till December.
September to December is said to be the best time to visit Pushkar. Touring in Pushkar during the winters can be a memorable experience, as the temperature of the city remains quite pleasant during this period of the year.
HOW TO REACH
BY AIR
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Sanganer Airport in Jaipur is the nearest at a distance of 146 kilometres.
BY ROAD
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Pushkar is well connected to the national highways of Rajasthan. Regular buses ply from Pushkar to the major cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer from the Ajmer bus stand.
BY TRAIN
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Pushkar Terminus Railway station which is operational since 2012, is connected to Ajmer railway station located at a distance of 11 kilometres.
Places to Visit in Pushkar
Gayatri Temple
Mahadeva Temple
Saraswati Temple
Brahma Temple
Varah Temple
Savitri Temple
Pushkar Lake
Holy Dip in Pushkar
PUSHKAR
PUSHKAR FAIR
The Pushkar Fair or Pushkar Mela is an annual five day camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar. It is one of the world's largest cattle fairs.
EXPLORE
CAMEL SAFARIS: CAMEL SAFARI IN PUSHKAR
There is no better way to explore the vastly enchanting desert of Rajasthan. Pushkar Camel Safari not only offers desert travels but also keeps tourists entertained with various outdoor activities. The safari has options to suit the needs of the visitors. Safari tours commence with villages across desert and end at sunset by the beautiful sand dunes.