Pushkar

Pushkar Lake and Ghats
The sacred lake at the center of Pushkar, surrounded by 52 ghats where ritual bathing takes place continuously. The lake is fed by natural springs and is considered one of the most sacred bodies of water in Hinduism.

Timing: Open daily
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Brahma Temple
One of the very few temples in the world dedicated to Brahma, the Hindu creator deity. The current structure dates to the 14th century though the site is believed to be much older. The temple is an active place of worship.

Timing: Open daily, 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Savitri Temple
A temple dedicated to Savitri — the first wife of Brahma — located on the Ratnagiri hill above Pushkar town. The temple is reached by a ropeway (cable car) or by a steep 45-minute climb on foot.

Timing: Open daily, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Ropeway — 8.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Entry Fee: Temple entry free; Ropeway - ₹180 (online pay or cash at counter)
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Rangji Temple
A large Vaishnava temple dedicated to Rangji (a form of Vishnu), built in 1823 in a distinctive South Indian architectural style with a gopuram (tower gateway) — unusual in Rajasthan where North Indian temple architecture dominates.

Timing: Open daily, 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Pushkar Camel Fair
The fair host thousands of camels, horses, and cattle for trading alongside folk performances and the sacred bathing on the lake.

Timing: Oct/Nov for 5 days
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Adhai Din ka Jhonpra
A 12th-century mosque built in 1192 using material from demolished temples, 15 km of Pushkar. The arched screen facade with intricate calligraphy and the columned prayer hall with repurposed Hindu and Jain pillars are architecturally significant.

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Nasiyan Jain Temple
A Jain temple built in 1865 with an extraordinary upper floor — the Swarna Nagari (City of Gold) — containing a large diorama hall with gold-plated figures depicting Jain cosmology. The interior is one of the more unusual religious spaces in Rajasthan.

Timing: Open daily, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Entry Fee: ₹50 (cash at counter)
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Pushkar is accessible by road and has no railway station or airport. All rail and air access is through Ajmer, 15 km away. Whether arriving or departing, use Ajmer station codes and airport below — then travel the final 11 km to Pushkar by bus, auto, or taxi.

Pushkar — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Stations: No railway station in Pushkar. Nearest is Ajmer Junction (AII) — 11 km from Pushkar
Airport: No airport in Pushkar. Nearest is Kishangarh Airport (KQH) in Ajmer — 40 km from Pushkar
Bus Terminals: Pushkar Bus Stand

By Train
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By Flight
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By Bus
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