- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹700–7,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,400
- Nearest railhead
- 15 km away
- Nearest airport
- 45 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Pushkar
A small pilgrim town around a sacred lake — 52 ghats, the rare Brahma temple, a hilltop sunrise and a bazaar full of cafes and silver.
Things to do in Pushkar
Pushkar Lake & Ghats
Pushkar Lake & Ghats is an ancient sacred lake surrounded by hills and fifty-two ghats in Rajasthan. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage site accompanied by numerous blue temples. Visitors can watch the sunset over the white ghats.
Tip: Dress modestly and remove footwear before stepping onto the ghats.
Brahma Temple
Brahma Temple is a 14th-century Hindu temple situated close to the sacred Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan. It is one of very few existing temples in the world dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma. The structure features a distinct red pinnacle, a hamsa bird motif, and an inner sanctum holding the image of four-headed Brahma and his consort Gayatri.
Tip: Cover your shoulders and legs before entering as it is an active place of worship
Savitri Mata Temple
Savitri Mata Temple is a hilltop temple in Pushkar. You can reach it either by a ropeway or through a steep climb.
Tip: Wear comfortable footwear if you plan to take the stairs instead of the ropeway.
Pushkar Bazaar
Pushkar Bazaar is a vibrant market in Rajasthan offering silver jewelry, traditional textiles, and local street snacks. It is a lively place to experience local trade and culture.
Tip: Bargaining is common and expected when buying crafts and textiles
Camel Safari in the Dunes
Camel Safari in the Dunes offers a short camel ride to the sand dunes at dusk in Pushkar, Rajasthan. It is a classic desert experience where visitors can enjoy the changing colors of the sky over the landscape.
Tip: Wear sunglasses and a scarf to protect against blowing sand
Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine dedicated to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Located in Rajasthan, it draws people from all faiths who come to seek blessings and experience the peaceful atmosphere.
Tip: Dress modestly with your head covered before entering the shrine complex
Pushkar Camel Fair
The Pushkar Camel Fair is an annual multi-day livestock fair and cultural celebration held around Kartik Purnima in Rajasthan. It features traditional camel trading, horse and cattle events, folk shows, and colourful handicraft stalls.
Tip: Visit the banks of the Pushkar lake to see the main events and stalls
Where to stay in Pushkar
Around the lake
Guesthouses and rooftop cafes on the ghats.
Ganahera desert camps
Tents in the dunes outside town.
Pushkar–Ajmer road
Heritage resorts with pools.
What to eat
Malpua
Pushkar’s syrupy fried pancakes, made fresh in the bazaar.
Sunset Cafe
Lakeside spot for the sunset drumming.
Dal baati churma
Rajasthani classic at the thali places.
Good to know
- Pushkar is vegetarian and alcohol-free; remove shoes at the ghats.
- Politely refuse “flower puja” offers at the ghats — they end in demands for money.
- Room prices triple during the Camel Fair.
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