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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Metro in Pushkar

Not available.

Local buses in Pushkar

Partially practical. City buses run between Ajmer and Pushkar throughout the day but are infrequent.

App-based Taxis in Pushkar

Not practical. Ride hailing apps like Uber and Ola availability is limited in Pushkar.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Pushkar

Partially practical. As most of the Puskar is navigable on foot. For short distances (5 km). Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Pushkar Camel Fair

One of the world's largest camel fairs — tens of thousands of camels, horses, and cattle traded alongside a moustache competition, turban-tying, camel races, and craft stalls. The final day (Kartik Purnima) brings mass ritual bathing in Pushkar Lake.
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Holi in Pushkar

Holi in Pushkar is one of the most sought-after Holi celebrations in India — the sacred context of the Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake gives the celebrations a spiritual dimension alongside the color and street parties.
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Pushkar is entirely vegetarian — meat and eggs are not served anywhere in the town. The food landscape is largely traveler-facing, with rooftop cafes and international menu items alongside Rajasthani staples.

Local food to eat in Pushkar

Dal baati churma · Lassi · Mawa kachori · Rabri · Aloo puri · Chaat · Pancakes and Israeli food (traveler cafes)

Food streets in Pushkar

• Main Bazaar road — rooftop cafes, street food, traveler-facing restaurants
• Brahma Temple area — local dhabas, Indian vegetarian food

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 station codes, airport, and bus terminal information 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
Search "Ajmer" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Ajmer Junction (AII) is the primary station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo and Star Air — these cover the full domestic network.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (RSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.