Pushkar Tourism

Pushkar Tourism is one of the most prominent cities of Rajasthan, India. It is best known for Pushkar Lake which is surrounded by sacred temples and ghats. The city of Pushkar isn't an unknown name for people in India, as from the religious sights to the trending cafes; there are plenty of travel hotspots to visit Pushkar with cheerful vibes in each corner. The small shops located in the bright boulevards are loaded with joy, liveliness, culture, and warmth. The region even has mountains and their beauty is a strong reason why Pushkar can be your new favourite travel spot to hit right away. One of the best parts of your visit to Pushkar would be the camel safari where you get to cross the sand dunes of the Thar Desert on a Camel. If you cannot keep calm hearing all this and are way too excited to visit Pushkar, then, let us tell you, the best time to plan your trip to Pushkar is from November to March. The weather during this time is quite pleasant and is very suitable for travel and tourism activities.

History
Pushkar is among the five dhams or pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. It is said that in battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (several rajas and maharajas maintained palaces here for pilgrimage) at one point. The Brahma temple is the most important temple here and is, in fact, the only Brahma temple of India. It is interesting to note that Brahma is not worshipped, even though he is one of the Holy Trinity of Hinduism. Brahma, it is said, had descended on earth to perform a Yajna (fire-sacrifice). His wife Savitri was not with him at that time and the Yajna would be incomplete without her. Therefore, Brahma married a local girl and sat down for the Yajna. Meanwhile Savitri landed on earth and, upon finding this new bride sitting next to Brahma, cursed him that he would never be worshipped anywhere else on earth.

Major Attractions in and Around Pushkar
1. Pushkar Fair. Here, you will be finding the right combination of colours, fun, spectacle blended right into one. This fair sees plenty of livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all across the state. You also get to witness amazing cultural performances as well as camel processions.

2. Mahadeva Temple. This temple must be on your travel list if you want to experience something truly divine. The Mahadeva Temple is not only a source of spiritual knowledge but also takes you through the scintillating history of this place.

3. Pushkar Lake. Pushkar Lake is situated near the temple of Lord Brahma. If mythological stories are to be believed, then this is the place where Lord Brahma and Goddess Savitri offered their prayers. Furthermore, it is also believed that a dip in this holy river can help you attain Moksha.

4. Meera Temple. You can go and visit the Meera temple which is considered to be about 400 years old. The temple is situated in Merta City, interestingly this place is considered as the birthplace of Meera Bai. Apart from Meera Temple, Dadhimati Temple and Charbhuja Temple also attract a large number of devotees, annually.

5. Rose Garden. You can also pay Rose Garden a visit when in Pushkar, as it is here where farmers grow a variety of roses extensively. The sight of blooming flowers and the soothing fragrance of it would simply leave you feeling happy and at peace.

How to Reach Pushkar
Pushkar is a place which has its own charm and mysticism. It is located at an approximate distance of 419, 1,032, 1,825, and 1,684 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata respectively. Here is how you can reach Pushkar using the below-mentioned routes.

By Air. The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport. It is well-routed with other Indian cities via direct and connecting flights. Once you deboard at the airport, you can consider travelling to your respective destination by some means of public transportation.
By Rail. You will need to travel to Ajmer and deboard at the Ajmer Junction situated at 15-20 km from Pushkar. Once you deboard at the station, you will need to hire a cab or some other means of public transportation to cover the remaining distance.
By Road. Pushkar is well connected via motorable roads and national highways to other Indian cities. There are regular buses available to Ajmer city from where you can change a bus to reach Pushkar. Otherwise, you can also consider hiring a cab, or self-drive to Pushkar if suitable.