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City in Rajasthan, India
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Pushkar Lake is a beautiful, sanctified spot in the centre of Pushkar. It is said to have been created by Lord Brahma and is therefore a place of pilgrimage for the Hindus. The lake is surrounded by 52 different ghats, or series of steps, which Hindus use to descend to the lake for ritual bathing, especially in the month of Karthik.
A temple dedicated to Shiva with an underground component.
A beautiful Shiva temple.
One of the very few temples in the world dedicated to Brahma. Read up on Hinduism to learn why this temple is such a rarity! No matter where you stay in Pushkar, you will hear the daily chanting ceremonies or aartis conducted here: One begins two hours before sunrise, one 40 minutes after sunset, and one 5 hours after sunset.
A beautiful temple on a hill dedicated to Gayatri, one of the 2 consorts of Brahma.
A Vishnu temple built in South Indian style that is very different from other temples in North India. Poojas are performed here by Iyengars of Tamil Nadu.
Dedicated to Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma, this temple is the second-most important temple in Pushkar. It requires a climb of 650 steps to reach it, but the view at the top of Pushkar and the lake is worth the climb. Do it at sunrise!
The Shiva temple is said to have been built by Pancha Pandavas.
The oldest temple in Pushkar. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Not well maintained, but impressive due to its age and spiritual importance.
This beautiful palace was built as the guest house for Raja Man Singh I and has since been converted into the Hotel Pushkar Palace.
Runs 4 classes per day, each 90 minutes in length. Courses deal with all aspects of yoga from stretching, workout, and philosophy. Students can stay with the family that runs the center and take classes every day.
This restaurant has a nice garden with a hammock.
Outdoor eating in a garden. Good food, although the service can be slow.
Half of the menu is vegan. Very clean. High quality ingredients including quinoa, sprouts, and fresh tofu.
Located on the rooftop of a hotel, has great views and pet turtles.
Great coffee also the food menu is minimal.
A healthy organic & vegan menu, fresh baked bread and French press coffee from Kerala served on the balcony above busy Pushkar market below
Popular with tourists as a place to chill out. The view, 4 floors up, is better than the food.
Rooftop restaurant known for its great pizza and great view.
Great curries!
120 flavours of ice cream!
Homely and funky little cafe. Great coffee. Vegetarian and vegan meals: 9:30AM-10:30PM
Bright and colourful interior. Views over lake. Great coffee. Nutritious meals, specialty pizza.
Funky atmosphere. Views over lake and city. Excellent coffee. Hearty meals
Includes chill-out café. Managed by two brothers.
Rooms are completely spotless, owners are very friendly, helpful and honest. Has a restaurant and grassy rooftop to chill out or practice yoga.
15 double rooms.
Large swimming pool.
Includes swimming pool and large courtyard.
14 rooms. Rooftop restaurant, central location.
Rooms are very colorful and have really cool murals on the walls, grass on the roof, a book collection and aside from being awesome it's also cheap.
Family atmosphere. Great value.
The family that runs this hotel makes you feel a part of the family.
New hotel.
Rooftop restaurant.
Beautiful grounds and great Israeli food.
Rooftop restaurant.
Jungle camp in the mountains. Includes archery range, shooting range, bonfire facilities, telescopes. Tents are luxurious. Recommended.
Pushkar’s foremost luxury resort, sprawling over 15 acres. 40 cottages, an expansive orchard and an animal farm. Very secluded and far from everything else. Wifi at reception only.
Luxury tents with heating if needed. Very friendly staff. Wild peacocks.
Luxury camp in a beautiful setting.
Excellent views but the mattresses are very thin.
By bus
There are direct buses between Pushkar and Ajmer (30 minutes, ₹20), Jaipur (3 hours, ₹220-410), Udaipur (6 hours, ₹450), and night buses to Delhi (10 hours, ₹400-850).
By train
Due to its mountainous location, trains to Pushkar are very infrequent and slow. However, the train station in nearby Ajmer provides great connections to most major cities in India.
By cycle or motorbike
It is easy to rent cycles or motorbikes to explore the areas surrounding the town.
By camel
Camel safaris are a very popular activity in Pushkar. See listings below.
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