Rajasthan · North India
Sacred lake and the camel fair
Pushkar is a compact pilgrimage town built around a sacred lake on the edge of the Aravalli hills. Its Brahma temple, bathing ghats and annual camel-fair traditions create a distinctive mix of devotional life, trading history and desert-edge scenery.
Best time to visit
Top attractions
- Pushkar Lake
- Brahma Temple
- Savitri Mata Temple
- Varaha Temple
- Rangji Temple
- Pushkar fairground
How to reach
- By air: Kishangarh Airport is about 40 km from Pushkar; Jaipur International Airport is about 150 km away.
- By rail: Ajmer Junction is about 15 km from Pushkar and has wider connections than the local Pushkar terminus.
- By road: Pushkar is about 15 km from Ajmer and 145 km from Jaipur via Ajmer.
Local food to try
- Malpua
- Kachori
- Dal baati churma
- Gatte ki sabzi
- Rabri
Things to do
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Pushkar?+
October to March is pleasant. The Pushkar Fair takes place around Kartik Purnima, usually in October or November, with dates changing annually.
How many days are needed?+
One to two days suit the lake and temples; allow three days during the fair or for a relaxed stay.
What etiquette applies around the lake?+
Dress modestly, remove footwear where required and ask before photographing worshippers. Agree on any ritual donation beforehand and remember the sacred town follows vegetarian and alcohol restrictions.
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