Pushkar! a purest and blessed land of Rajasthan where you can witness the beauty combination of pilgrimage and sacred adventures, This town is located in Ajmer district the beautiful state in Rajasthan, although Pushkar is located about 10 kilometers on the northwest side of Ajmer city and this is the famous place where a special lake named Pushkar made by Lord Brahma where usually people come and wash all their sins by taking dip in Pushkar lake water.
Although People come here when they are on a trip to Jaipur, Udaipur or any other city because generally this place is the most common which comes between every state in Rajasthan. If you know that this town has a long history and which is openly talked about in holy Hindu books. Pushkar is introduced to the Camel fair which attracts a lot of visitors from all over the world and they come to explore the busy markets and colourful stalls of almost everything including shopping and crafts. Lastly Pushkar gives you the spiritual feelings and long lasting charm that will make your visit memorable.
Things to See During Your Pushkar Visit
Pushkar, Rajasthan, offers a range of attractions for visitors:
Pushkar Lake
Pushkar lake is one of the most sophisticated place where is natural lake is covering over 22 hectares, basically it is believed that this lake was formed by the tears of Lord Shiva and it is surrounded by 52 ghats and many temples along with the famous temple of Lord Brahma, although people come here for their spiritual cleaning by taking in this holy lake water which helps to wash your all sins away for Hindus, and if you ever read Mahabharata you will it is clearly mention about the Pushkar lake.
Brahma Temple
Brahma Temple is in Pushkar which is the most special place in Rajasthan and dedicated to Lord Brahma a Hindu deity. There are few temples which are dedicated to Lord Brahma and this one is the most ancient and considered as the spiritual charm in Pushkar. To witness the blessings of Lord Brahma, people come and visit this ancient temple and you will feel the next level of peace here and it is the place where pilgrims and tourists come and explore Rajasthan’s culture and heritage.
This temple is open in the early morning from 5:30 am until the evening around 8:00 pm.
Savitri Temple
The Savitri temple is a Hindu temple which is located at the top of Ratnagiri Hill which is 3km from Pushkar bus station, and this temple is basically dedicated to goddess Savitri who was Lord Brahma’s first wife. This temple was built in 1687 which houses the idols of Gayatri.
Although this temple has a history basically as per the person who said that when Brahma’s wife Saraswati couldn’t able to make her presence in Yagna in Pushkar on time, So he used to complete that yagna with the help of local girl Gayatri and after that she became his second wife, Then the angered wife Savitri cursed to them that she will be the only one who is worshipped in Pushkar at the hilltop and then later the temple is situated at the altitude of 750 feet’s where you can reach by feet and also take a ropeway which has a ticket of Rs 90 per person.
The best time to visit this temple to admire the view of surroundings is in the morning.
The timings of the temple are 5 AM – 12 PM and in evening 4 PM – 9 PM.
The timing of ropeway service is from 7:30 AM – 8 PM.
Pushkar Bazaar
Pushkar Bazaar is one of the most authentic and lively marketplace which you will find some colourful stalls and selling crafts, authentic and good quality clothes and jewellery as well, although visitors can explore the whole market and also bargain with shopkeepers while buying something which will help you to save money and you can also enjoy the local street food which is heavenly delicious.
Pushkar Camel Fair Grounds
The ground of Camels in Rajasthan where they usually do the famous annual pushkar Camel fair, which attracts lots of traders and tourists from worldwide and features the next level authentic Rajasthani culture which shows Camel rides and races and busy markets which serves the unique dump into Rajasthani traditions.
Varaha Temple
The Varaha temple is basically dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is also located near Pushkar Lake, in this temple the Lord Vishnu is in the form of Boar and it is believed that this temple was built several centuries ago especially during the mediaeval period.
The temple is basically open for visitors from early in the morning around 6:00 AM and to late evenings approximately by 8:00 PM.
Amazing Facts About Pushkar, Rajasthan
There are some genuine facts that you should know about Pushkar.
- There is a big Camel fair in Pushkar in the whole world, with the hosting of 50,000 camels, global travelers. In the camel fair you will see camel dance, race and tug of war as well.
- The story behind this sacred town Pushkar is of Lord Brahma, as it is called as a home of Brahma. This temple is 2000 years old and it was even destroyed in the 14th century.
- There are rural weddings and desert safari because they have a very strong connection, although the Desert safari is 24-36 hours long and has the beautiful attraction of Pushkar.
- The Ajmer city is famous for the shrine of Sufi saint Name Moinuddin Chishti (1138-1236 AD) which is around the city of Ajmer and Rajasthan.
Local Cuisine: You Must Try
- In pushkar you will find some amazing food and some local cuisine which will definitely blow your mind, so you should try some of them.
- Daal Baati Churma: This is the traditional dish of Rajasthan made with baked dough balls of wheat, and served with curry and churma, this dish is now famous in almost all over India.
- Gatte ki sabzi: This is the most flavoured dish which is made up from gram flour and the dumplings cooked in a gravy and it is served with roti and rice.
- Laal Maas: This is the authentic non-veg dish of Rajasthan which is made with small pieces of mutton which is cooked in spicy thick gravy and served with bajra ki roti and rice.
- Malpua: This is one of the most popular dishes of Rajasthan which is made from Flour milk and sugar and deep fried until it turns golden and served with sugar syrup or rabri.
How to Reach
From Delhi:
To reach Pushkar from Delhi, you have to hire a taxi and your journey will be approximately 6-7 hours from NH48, Or if you take a train from New Delhi Railway Station to Ajmer Junction then from there you have to book a seat in Bus or taxi to reach Pushkar which is around 15 km.
By flight you can book a ticket from Delhi Airport which is 140 km from Delhi to Jaipur then you can hire a taxi to reach Pushkar.
Where To Stay In Pushkar
In pushkar, you will find affordable stay or luxury as well, there are so many options with different budgets and preferences as according to customers.
Here are some budget friendly hotels:
- Zostel Pushkar
- Hotel Padrino
- Hotel Paramount palace
- Hotel Hill View
- Hotel Shankar Palace.
Although you can explore some luxury hotels around the Pushkar lake or on the outskirts of the town, which gives you the comforting rooms and additional facilities etc.
Here are some recommendation:
- Hotel White Rabbit
- Pratap Mahal
- Umaid Mahal Palace
- Hotel Rich Comfort
- Palm Paradize.
Also there are some Luxurious resorts as well with some extra facilities and services including dining, spa service, lavish rooms and beautiful location.
- Ananda Resort & spa
- Pushkar Fort- Luxury Heritage
- Dera Masuda
- Sterling Pushkar
- The Glorious Hills Resorts.
You can choose according to your preferences and choice of hotels and resorts and enjoy your trip!
Overall, Pushkar is so underrated place and the most authentic place which is full of dynamic history and hidden stories, although you can do fun in this city while exploring some activities and trying different kind of cuisine which is famous in Pushkar along with it you can also do shopping here as well, you will definitely enjoy your trip and it will be worth it.
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