Tourist Places in Pushkar

Pushkar is situated at an altitude of 510 m on the banks of Pushkar Lake. The town derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'Pushkar', which means blue lotus flower. According to mythology, Lord Brahma was on his way to search for a suitable place to perform a 'Yagna', a lotus fell from his hand on the earth and water sprouted from that place. He then decided to name the place after the flower, Pushkar. Pushkar is one of the top attractions you must include in Jaipur packages. Pushkar is one of the oldest existing cities of India and also one of the five sacred dhams for devout Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. According to history, Pushkar was a favorite retreat of the Mughal rulers, which was later taken over by the Scindias after the eventual decline of the Mughal rule. The Scindias handed over the city to the British thus making Pushkar one of the few places in Rajasthan to be under direct British control, until Independence. There are several temples in Pushkar and the most famous temple is the Brahma temple, which is one of the few temples dedicated to Brahma in the world. Pushkar is also famous for the Pushkar Lake, which has 52 Ghats. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation. Varaha Temple, Merta, Aptaeshwar Temple, Pushkar Cattle Fair, Rangji Temple, and Savitri Temple are the popular attractions in Pushkar. Pushkar is also called 'the rose garden of Rajasthan', because of the extensive flower farming in and around the city.

Pushkar Fair: World’s largest Camel Fair
Pushkar Fair is a famous 5-day event that takes place between the months of October and November that draws tourists from all over the world. With competitions such as ‘matka phod’, longest moustache and bridal competition have since become prominent tourist attractions at Pushkar. It is the largest cattle fair in the world where thousands of livestock exchange hands in a day.

Things to Do in Pushkar
Apart from visiting temples and shrines that are peppered all over the holy town of Pushkar, there are quite a few activities that can be pursued by the tourists. Camel safari, like at any other destination in Rajasthan, is highly recommended at Pushkar. The safari offers a glimpse into the rustic life of desert villages and culminates with the crimson sunset by the meandering sand dunes. The aarti ceremony at the revered Brahma Temple is a sight to behold.

Best Time to Visit Pushkar
Winters is best suited to visit Pushkar as during that time the temperature ranges from 8 degree celsius to 22 degree celsius. While Novebmber is considered to be the best time to visit Pushkar due the Pushkar fair. Large number of devotees come to take a dip in the Holy Lake of Pushkar during the full moon of November.