Pushkar

A holy lake, fifty-two ghats and the most famous camel fair in the world.

Pushkar is one of the oldest and holiest towns in India. Its small lake is ringed by 52 ghats and hundreds of temples, including the Brahma Temple, one of very few in the world dedicated to the creator god. At sunset, bells ring and lamps float on the water.

Once a year, around the full moon of Kartik (October–November), the desert around Pushkar fills with camels, traders, pilgrims and travellers for the Pushkar Fair. The rest of the year it is a peaceful, walkable town of rooftop cafés and bazaars.

Travelling with Kurja: see the group trips that visit Pushkar, or ask for a private trip planned around your dates.

Best time: October to March
Ideal stay: 1–2 days
Airport: Kishangarh or Jaipur
Railway: Ajmer (15 km)

Top Tourist Places in Pushkar

Must visit Pushkar Lake and ghatsTemples and holy sites

The sacred lake with 52 bathing ghats; sunset aarti is magical.

Photo: Felipe Skroski from Wellington, New Zealand · CC BY 2.0

Brahma TempleTemples and holy sites

One of the very few temples to Lord Brahma, with a red spire.

Savitri TempleTemples and holy sites

Hilltop temple reached by steps or ropeway, with wide views at sunrise.

Pushkar BazaarMarkets and food

Long market street for textiles, silver and souvenirs.

Ajmer Sharif DargahTemples and holy sites

The revered Sufi shrine in nearby Ajmer, open to all faiths.

Photo: Shahnoor Habib Munmun · CC BY 3.0

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Things to Do

Food to try

Malpua – Sweet fried pancakes, a Pushkar speciality.
Rooftop café food – Falafel, pancakes and thalis; the town is vegetarian.

Travel tips

Pushkar is a holy town: no meat, eggs or alcohol, and remove shoes near the ghats.
Politely decline anyone offering flowers for a puja and asking for money at the lake.
Take the ropeway to Savitri Temple for sunrise or sunset.

How to Reach

Pushkar is a short drive from Ajmer.

Ajmer · Car or bus15 km, 30 minutesNearest railway station.
Jaipur · Car145 km, 3 hours
Jodhpur · Car190 km, 4 hours

Best Time to Visit

October to March is pleasant; the Pushkar Fair in October–November is busy and unforgettable, so book early.

Winter (best)October–March · 8–28°CSunny days and cool nights: the best time for sightseeing. Book Christmas, New Year and festival dates early.
SummerApril–June · 38–43°CVery hot from mid-April. Sightsee early and late, rest in the afternoon, and expect lower hotel prices.
MonsoonJuly–September · 28–35°CShort heavy showers, green hills and fewer visitors. A good time for palaces and lakes, less so for long outdoor days.