Pushkar Introduction
Pushkar in Rajasthan is a favorite destination of North India. Hundreds of foreigners crowd this place throughout the year. Pushkar Fair is an important occasion in Pushkar Tourists flock, however, not only is this time of year when the tourism flourishes. Pushkar is the taste of each season. Pushkar is a place of pilgrimage and is considered one of the holiest sites in India. The semicircular Pushkar Lake is believed to be very holy and has 52 bathing ghats or steps along its banks. Devotees bathe in Pushkar Lake and pray at the temple dedicated to Lord Brahma nearby. Pushkar is home to the only Brahma Temple in India.
The city of Pushkar is far from the noisy environment of the city. When he reaches the Ghats, particularly the Ghats near the Sarovar Tourist Bungalow, updated and lost the fatigue of their journey. Pushkar is situated at the foot of the hills which add to its beauty. Five rivers, Suprabha, Kanaka, Prachi Nanda, and Saraswati flow here and make the place more beautiful and serene.
Shopping in Pushkar
As a source of memories, Pushkar occupies an important place in Rajasthan. Visitors who make a visit to the holy city also crowd in the bazaars to purchase textiles, embroidery living, jewelry, miniature paintings, leather, bronze utensils, puppets and ceramics. Pushkar is one of the best places in Rajasthan to buy jewelry and embroidered clothing. During the Pushkar Fair, you can buy various items such as beads, bracelets, clothing embroidered camel cover, leather brass utensils etc during the fair. Shopping centers are Saraf Bazar, Bazar and Kedalganj Baza bazaar.
A pilgrimage to the holy city of Pushkar with us is an unforgettable experience. The place is full of many temples that are must-visits for any devout Hindu. Apart from the temple of Brahma, other shrines of importance are Savitri Temple, Rangji Temple, the Temple and the Temple Warah Apteshwar. Thanks to the extreme holiness of the place, it is advisable for people traveling to Pushkar, to respect the sacred status of the city and not to eat meat or consume alcohol. In fact, it is a sincere desire of all Hindu devotees make a pilgrimage to Pushkar.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Home to over 500 temples of all sizes, Puskhar is revered for its spiritual significance. Brahma Temple is the major attraction here, Pushkar being the only place in the earth where Lord Brahma is worshipped. The hilltop temple has a red spire with a symbol of hans or swan at the entrance.
Camel Safari in Pushkar
Camel Safari in Pushkar is a once in an unforgettable experience. Profile India tailors these safaris to suit your needs. Explore the rugged terrain of the Great Desert of Sahara India, while using camels as carriers of their burden. Sleeping under the stars. A traveler can not ask for a better introduction to the stunning beauty of this place otherwise more famous for their spiritual activities. There is no shred of doubt that the visit to Pushkar is incomplete without experiencing a camel safari.
Pushkar Lake
Anything even distantly connected to Pushkar Lake has a halo of holiness and immortal. Legend has it that a dip in its waters cleanses all sins and is the most certain way to accomplish salvation from the cycles of life. Surrounded by a few 500 odd temples, the lake has 52 ghats, which connect the temples to the water. These ghats were constructed by the rulers of the ancient princes of different states of Rajasthan and some of them are aptly named after the states.
Pushkar Fair
11km northwest of Ajmer is located the tiny town of Pushkar, one of the holiest places in India. Every year on the day of auspicious Kartik Purnima, the full-moon phase of October/November, Pushkar brings in thousands of pilgrims from all over the country to take a holy dip in the waters of the lake, which are believed to cleanse the soul of all sins.
Along with this annual religious festival, a camel fair, hailed as the largest camel market in the world, takes place where people buy and sell livestock, when over 200,000 merchants, traders and tourists crowd here in the west of lake. Magic Color camel fair, added to the fascinating landscape of the desert and the religious atmosphere of legend, Pushkar has one of the tourist destinations in Rajasthan.
The camel festival adds magic to the atmosphere overloaded with activity. Pushkar's transition a peaceful desert town is absolute. Hordes of pilgrims, traders and thousands of tourists make their presence felt so strong. Hotels and restaurants are filled to capacity. People all over the state of Rajasthan Pushkar crowd and spend the day in the makeshift tents in the sand dunes. Campfires at night, the smell wafting cuisine and traditional folk music in the air that create an atmosphere indescribable.
How to Reach
Air
The closest airport is at Jaipur, which is 131 km away.
Rail
Ajmer, located at a distance of 11 km from Pushkar, is the nearest railhead. Ajmer an important destination in its own right, Ajmer is well connected with major places in Rajasthan.
Road
Pushkar is residence to two bus stands. The Marwar bus stand, in the north of town by the post office, has buses to a few long distance places with Delhi, Jodhpur and Bikaner while the Ajmer bus stand is situated east of the Pushkar town and provides bus services to Ajmer and Jaipur. Pushkar is well linked to Ajmer by bus.
