The greatest destination located in the royal state Rajasthan, Pushkar is also a sacred town that amazes people with its unique charm. People interested to spend a holiday visiting a religious destination along with the place that curls around a great water body must step in to the holy land Pushkar. The land that is filled with alluring beauty along with a great spirituality Pushkar situated in the princely state Rajasthan. This enchanting place in the desert state is much nearby to Ajmer and 140 kms away from Jaipur is the home of several picturesque locations, ancient temples, lovely water bodies and finally the most impressive Pushkar Fair. Due to its immense holiness and great importance this excellent region is known to be the Tirth-Raj. The incredible destination takes a tour to enjoy and be part of the rich Rajasthani tradition and culture. Being a holy place Pushkar is, one must visit destination for Hindus once in a lifetime and is described in various Hindu mythologies. Surrounded by hills on three sides the whole region is small and pretty allowing one to drown in its natural beauty as well as spirituality.

Places to visit in Pushkar

Pushkar Lake
Pushkar lake is closest to the temple of God Brahma. As per mythology, this place is where Brahma and Savitri offered their prayers. It is believed that a dip in this holy river is the harbinger of Moksha — freedom from birth. The lake has several ghats, designed especially for taking baths and offering prayers. Brahma Ghat is the most famous among many others like Varaha, Dadhich, Saptarishi, Gwalior, Kota, Gau, Yag, Jaipur, Karni and Gangaur Ghat.



Naga Pahar
Pushkar and Ajmer are divided by a hill — known as Naga Pahar. As per the legends, the hills at Naga Pahar continue to diminish till date and will eventually disappear totally. These hills are believed to be the residence of the famous Sage Agastya. The hills also house a lake called Nag Kund. Naga Pahar offers a spectacular view of Pushkar city from its top and has often been used as a vantage point for photographers.



KishanGarh
A municipality on the outskirts of Pushkar, Kishangarh is famous for its magnificent forts and marble mines. The Phool Mahal and Roopangarh Fort here are a peep into the rich history of this region. The marble mines in Kishangarh are also worth visiting as they help you understand the processes involved behind those marble slabs in your home.



Safar Bazar - Shopping in the holy city
Think Rajasthan and you get colors. The markets in Pushkar are a perfect ambassador of Rajasthani handicrafts, textile, jewellery and leather products. From trinkets to turban – the markets like Sarafa Bazar and Bada Bazar have it all that has been fascinating tourists from all across the globe. The embroidered Rajasthani clothes, wall hangings, handicrafts are something that one can’t afford to miss.



Man Mahal
Built by Amber’s Raja Man Singh, this beautiful palace is located close to the Pushkar sarovar. The palace is built in traditional Rajasthani architecture and has a temple inside. The palace is maintained by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and is used as a tourist bungalow. The key attractions for tourists are breathtaking sunset views of the lakes and temples around. Camel riding and camping arrangements can be made on request for guests.


Rose Garden – Live the magical evenings the soul yearns for
Surprisingly, Pushkar is also known for its rose farming. It is referred as the Rose Garden of Rajasthan. The farmers, here, grow rose extensively and the diversities of this flower grown here, are exported all over the world. There are acres of farm lands with beautiful red roses in different hues spreading the fragrance — enchanting enough to make one crave to sit and spend some rosy time .



Banks of Pushkar Lake – To attend the famous Pushkar Camel Fair
Yes, the famous fair takes places at the banks of the Pushkar Lake. Colors, spectacle and a carnival — one of the last great traditional melas in India, Pushkar Fair brings livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Rajasthan together. This fair is an excuse to experience the shades of rural India in its most organic form wherein one can interact with villagers, and buy Rajasthani handicrafts. The fair also organises a plethora of animal races, camel processions and cultural performances. Further, it has recently become a popular attraction among hippies and foreign tourists.


Pushkar Temples
Pushkar is one of the prominent cities in India that is known for its amazing temples. The famous Brahma Temple, here, is one of the very few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country. The temple is revered by Hindu devotees and people come here from far and wide to pay obeisance to the god of genesis. The city boasts of several other temples worth visiting — Savitri Temple, Old Rangji Temple, Apteshwar Temple, Paap Mochini Temple, Raghunath Temple, Atmeshwar Temple, Mahadeva Temple. These temples not only provide a spiritual getaway but also take one through the history lanes of this ancient city.




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