Pushkar, India: travel guide
One of the world's oldest cities, built around a sacred lake and the only Brahma temple in India, hosting the famous Pushkar Camel Fair.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Top places to visit in Pushkar
Pushkar Lake & Ghats
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 1 h
A sacred lake ringed by 52 bathing ghats and 500 temples, where pilgrims take a holy dip; the evening aarti and Kartik Purnima rituals are deeply atmospheric.
Brahma Temple
Temple · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h
One of the very few temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the 14th-century red-spired shrine is Pushkar's spiritual centrepiece.
Savitri Mata Temple
Viewpoint · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h
A hilltop temple to Brahma's consort Savitri, reached by a steep climb or a ropeway, offering spectacular sunrise views over the lake, town and desert.
Pushkar Main Bazaar
Market · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h
The lively Sadar Bazaar curling around the lake, a bohemian maze of stalls selling silver jewellery, embroidered textiles, leather, music and street food.
Pushkar Camel Fair Ground
Cultural · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h
The vast sandy fairground that hosts the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair each November — thousands of camels, livestock trading, races, music and crowds.
Varaha Temple
Temple · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h
An important temple dedicated to Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu, one of Pushkar's oldest and most revered shrines near the bazaar.
Gau Ghat
Cultural · 4.4 rating · about 0.7 h
One of the most important of Pushkar Lake's ghats, where VIP rituals and the evening aarti take place; a serene spot for sunset by the holy water.
Rangji Temple
Temple · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h
A distinctive temple to Lord Rangji (Vishnu) blending South Indian Dravidian, Rajput and Mughal styles, with a tall gopuram unusual for Rajasthan.
Nag Pahar Sunset Point
Viewpoint · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h
The "Snake Mountain" ridge separating Pushkar from Ajmer, with desert-edge viewpoints and cafes prized for spectacular Aravalli sunsets.
Pap Mochani (Gayatri) Temple
Temple · 4.3 rating · about 1 h
A hilltop temple believed to absolve sins, on a low hill opposite Savitri, with a gentler climb and lovely views over Pushkar town and lake.
Man Mahal
Heritage · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h
Pushkar's largest royal palace, built by Raja Man Singh I as a guest house overlooking the lake; now a heritage hotel with fine sunset lake views.
Apteshwar Temple
Temple · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h
A partly subterranean ancient Shiva temple near the Brahma Temple, with an underground sanctum and intricately carved shrines.
Things to do
- Pushkar Camel Safari Adventure · 2 h · from INR 1,500 per person
- Brahma Temple & Lake Aarti Tour Cultural · 1.5 h · from INR 600 per person
- Desert Camp & Folk Evening Cultural · 4 h · from INR 2,500 per person
- Hot Air Balloon over Pushkar Adventure · 1.5 h · from INR 13,000 per person
- Savitri Temple Sunrise Viewpoint · 2 h · from INR 500 per person
- Pushkar Bazaar & Old Town Walk Walking Tour · 2 h · from INR 600 per person
- Horseback Riding Adventure · 1.5 h · from INR 1,500 per person
- Rajasthani Cooking Class Cooking Class · 2.5 h · from INR 1,500 per person
Day trips and tours
- Pushkar Camel Safari & Desert Evening 6 h · from INR 2,500
- Pushkar Temples, Lake & Sunset Day 8 h · from INR 1,800
- Pushkar & Ajmer Combined Day 8 h · from INR 2,000
Where to stay in Pushkar
- Main Bazaar about INR 2,000 per night
Central area with temples, ghats, and camel fair season
Hotels
- Pushkar Cooking Art and Home Stay 2-star · INR 1,699 to INR 2,200 per night
- Kanhaia Haveli 2-star · INR 802 to INR 1,200 per night
- Keshav Palace 2-star · INR 765 to INR 1,150 per night
- Inn Seventh Heaven 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 7,000 per night
- The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa 5-star · INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per night
- Ananta Spa & Resort 5-star · INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per night
Where to eat
- Sixth Sense Continental, North Indian, Cafe · about INR 500 per person
- Out of the Blue Continental, Italian, Israeli · about INR 450 per person
- Sunset Cafe Continental, North Indian, Cafe · about INR 400 per person
- Honey & Spice Healthy, Continental, Cafe · about INR 400 per person
- Pushkar Sweets & Malpua Desserts, Street Food, Rajasthani · about INR 150 per person
- La Pizzeria Italian, Continental · about INR 450 per person
- The Laughing Buddha Cafe Continental, Cafe, Israeli · about INR 400 per person
- Funky Monkey Cafe Cafe, Continental, Israeli · about INR 300 per person
Getting around
- Auto Rickshaw main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Pre-paid taxi "broken meter"
Airports, train stations, popular squares
Driver insists meter is broken, quotes ~3x the fair price; or detours via "shopping" stops earning commission.
How to avoid it: Use pre-paid taxi counter at airport, or Uber/Ola/Rapido apps. Insist on meter or agree price upfront.