Pushkar is a spiritual and a divine city, acknowledged basically for its temples. It is been said that Lord Brahma chose Pushkar while he descended on earth. The city holds the only temple of deity Brahma on earth. Pushkar encompasses almost five hundred temples and fifty two ghats. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, this city was found in 4th century. Pushkar is known to be a sacred place on earth. It holds an utmost importance within Hinduism. The renowned Pushkar Lake is considered holy, and a dip in it leads to freeing from sins of life.

You can find almost all kinds of temples. Brahma Temple is one that is most admired by the natives. The other famous temple is Savitri Temple (Lord Brahma’s wife). This temple is situated on the hill top and holds a beautiful view. The ghats around the lake are crowded with many devotees and you can discover numerous devotees taking sacred dips. Ghats are waterfronts which are located at the edges of the lake.

Pushkar is amongst the five ‘dhams’ (pilgrims) that are must to visit according to Hindu religion. The city is a major tourist destination and captures lots of tourists every year.

Pushkar Fair is known to be the largest fair held here. It embraces an immense compilation of cattle. This one day is dedicated totally to camels as the fair organises camel trades on a big scale. The animals are neat and clean, beautifully adorned with various knick-knacks. Not only trading but you can also see well-bred camels.

Enthrall your senses by enjoying hot air balloon rides. The visitors can also explore the city of Ajmer as it lies close to Pushkar, and is even recognized as the sister city of Pushkar. It takes almost four hours to reach Pushkar from Jaipur, as it is around 146 km. Winters is the most preferred climate, as during summers it can be very uncomfortable.

Pushkar is easily reachable by roadways and railways. Accommodation here is made viable by a range of hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfast, in and around the city. All such options are available from costlier to pocket-friendly ones.