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Top Places to Visit in Pushkar — Travel Guide
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Top Places to Visit in Pushkar — Travel Guide

1 min read · 15 Jul 2026

Pushkar is a small, spiritually significant town built around a sacred lake, known for its temples, ghats, and the famous annual Pushkar Camel Fair.

Pushkar Lake

A holy lake ringed by more than 50 ghats, where pilgrims come to bathe — the spiritual centre of the town.

Brahma Temple

One of the very few temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma, making Pushkar a uniquely significant pilgrimage site.

Savitri Temple

A hilltop temple reachable by a cable car or a moderate uphill walk, offering sweeping views over Pushkar and the surrounding desert.

Pushkar Camel Fair

Held annually (usually around October-November), this lively fair draws thousands of camels, traders, and visitors for livestock trading, folk performances, and competitions.

Pushkar Bazaar

Narrow lanes lined with shops selling silver jewellery, textiles, and handicrafts, alongside cafes overlooking the lake.

Location Guide

From: Pushkar, Rajasthan

Safety Guide

Pushkar is a vegetarian, alcohol-free town out of respect for its religious significance — plan accordingly. Photography of bathing ghats and pilgrims should be done respectfully and with permission where people are visible up close.

Frequently Asked Questions

October to March, and specifically around the Pushkar Camel Fair if you want to experience it — dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and shift each year.

About 15 km, roughly a 30-40 minute drive over the Aravalli hills, making it easy to combine both in one trip.

Most destinations in this region are best visited between October and March, when the weather is cool and comfortable for sightseeing. Summers (April-June) can be quite hot, and the monsoon (July-September) brings lush greenery but also slippery conditions at hill, fort, and cave sites — always check local conditions before you travel.

Pushkar is accessible by road, with verified local vehicle owners on MeraYatri offering self-drive and with-driver cars, SUVs, and tempo travelers, as well as by regular public bus and train services to the nearest major town.

Yes — verified local owners list vehicles serving Pushkar on MeraYatri. Check the "Vehicles" section on this page, or search for rides to Pushkar directly on the site.

Yes, with reasonable precautions — see the Safety Guide section on this page for specific tips to keep in mind before and during your trip.

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