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Pushkar

Rajasthan

Pushkar is a holy city in Rajasthan, known for its sacred Pushkar Lake and numerous temples. It is one of the five sacred dhams for Hindus and is often called ‘Tirth Raj’ – the king of pilgrimage sites. The city is surrounded by hillocks on three sides and is famous for its annual Pushkar Camel Fair.

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Essential Pushkar in Pushkar
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Essential Pushkar

1 daypacked pace

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Balanced Darshan in Pushkar
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Balanced Darshan

2 daysmoderate pace

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Family Yatra in Pushkar
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Family Yatra

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Immersive Spiritual Journey in Pushkar
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Immersive Spiritual Journey

5 daysmoderate pace

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How to Reach Pushkar

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Nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, approximately 150 km away.

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Ajmer Railway Station is the closest major railway station, about 10 km away.

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Auto-rickshaws and local taxis are common for short-distance travel.

Historical Timeline

  • 7th Century - A Gurjara Pratihara ruler restored the shrine and created an embankment on the Luni River. 14th Century - Brahma Temple was built. 1901 - The town had a population of 3,831. 1998 - Hosted about 1 million domestic and international tourists.

Bhagwan in Pushkar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pushkar Lake is considered sacred and is believed to have been created when a lotus dropped from Lord Brahma’s hand. It is as sacred as the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet.