Pushkar, The Holy City
📍 Rajasthan, India

Pushkar — The Holy City

Sacred lake ghats, Brahma temple & the Camel Fair

Best Time

October – March

Avg Temp

12–28°C

Distance

145 km from Jaipur

Where to Stay

Main Bazaar guesthouses for lake views

About

Why Visit Pushkar?

Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India and home to the only Brahma temple in the world. The sacred Pushkar Lake, its 52 bathing ghats, and the famous Pushkar Camel Fair make this tiny town one of the most spiritually vibrant destinations in all of India.

Highlights

  • Brahma Temple — only one of its kind in the world
  • Pushkar Camel Fair (November) — Asia's largest camel fair
  • Sunrise puja at the sacred ghats
  • Rooftop cafés with panoramic Aravalli views

Getting There

Nearest airport: Jaipur (JAI) 145 km | Train to Ajmer then 14 km bus

Where to Stay

Main Bazaar guesthouses for lake views; rooftop hotels for sunsets

Best Time to Visit

October – March

Average Temperature

12–28°C

Distance

145 km from Jaipur

Attractions

Top Places in Pushkar

Pushkar Lake
Sacred Lake

Pushkar Lake

1–2 hours · Sunrise or the Pushkar Camel Fair (Nov)

One of India's most sacred lakes with 52 ancient ghats

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Trip Plans

Itineraries Including Pushkar

5 Days: Jaipur to Pushkar
5 Days

5 Days: Jaipur to Pushkar

Combine the royal grandeur of Jaipur with the sacred serenity of Pushkar in this 5-day journey. From fort-hopping and bazaar shopping in the Pink City to lakeside sunrises and Brahma temple visits in the holy town of Pushkar.

₹12,000 – ₹25,000

10 Days: Complete Rajasthan
10 Days

10 Days: Complete Rajasthan

The ultimate Rajasthan grand tour — five iconic cities, desert safaris, lake sunsets, and every shade of this kaleidoscopic state. Covering Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Udaipur, this 10-day itinerary gives you the full royal Rajasthan experience.

₹40,000 – ₹80,000