Pushkar Travel Guide

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11 km from Ajmer on the edge of the desert lies the tiny tranquil town of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque pushkar lake an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The 'Nag pahar' or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar. The lake has a mythological significance associated with it. According to myth, Lord Brahma was on his way to serch for a suitable place to perform a "Yagna' (a fire sacrifice) while contemplating, a lotus fell from his hand on the warth and water sprouted from three palce. One of them was Pushkar where Lord brahma performed his yagna. Surrounded by hills on three sides, pushkar abounds in temples. Of these the most famous is the Brahma temple- the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country. more....
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About Pushkar Travel Guide
'11 km from Ajmer on the edge of the desert lies the tiny tranquil town of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque pushkar lake an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The 'Nag pahar' or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar. The lake has a mythological significance associated with it. more....


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Places to See
Savitri Temple, Man Mahal, The Brahma Temple, Shopping more....
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Pushkar Fair
The Pulsating beats of vivid images of the Sacred Brahma land, Pushkar brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the glory of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground in the month of Kartik with bedecked Camels, decorated cattles, adventures competitions, breathtaking events, jostling rustic crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic fair, colorful desert, so typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else but Pushkar Fair. more....

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Destination Pushkar
Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the supremely spiritual vedic yagna at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples and ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality that casts a lure to visit again and again. more....

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Royal Kafila
Undertake a journey through time and soak in the atmosphere of the way royalty of yore travelled in the desert. The royal Kafila comprises of 10 to 12 camel carts exquisitely designed and decorated in the traditional manner. The carts reflect the designs that were prevalent during different periods of history. The carts are double as well as multi-seaters with their own exclusive camel driver. A provision carriage and out-riders accompany the Kafila and as dusk falls and night sets in, torchbearers to show the way. more....

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Pushkar Diary
Visit Pushkar during the world famous Pushkar Camel Fair, which is also the biggest highlight of the Pushkar tourism. The fair provides a great opportunity to view the colors of Rajasthani life-style. So if you are planning to travel to Pushkar, make sure that you don't miss this colorful extravaganza. more....