Pushkar

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Pushkar is a holy city in Rajastan, India famous for its Brahma temple, lake, ghats, and bazaar.

The Lake in Pushkar
The Lake in Pushkar

[edit] Understand

Meat, alcohol and drugs are forbidden in Pushkar.

During the annual Pushkar cattle fair held in October and November, the city is awash with tourists. At other times, the town is peaceful and calm.

Please respect the local culture and dress reasonably.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By air

No airports at Pushkar. Nearest airport is in Jaipur.

[edit] By bus

Take a taxi or rickshaw from Ajmer. Frequent buses are available from Ajmer main bus station (rs 8/-)

[edit] By train

From Delhi, regular trains are available till Ajmer. There are direct trains from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai & Bangalore.

[edit] Get around

Most of the sights center around the lakefront which can be seen on foot.

[edit][add listing] See

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[edit][add listing] Do

  • Great shopping place
  • Camel tour. From 1 hour to several days
  • Temple on the top of the mountain - a tough one hour climb from the city center.
  • Princess Trails, Mr.Virendra Singh, email: , marwarihorses@web.de, [2]. Horseback Safari to the Camel Fair from Udaipur to Pushkar, the best way to arrive at the Fair and visit it in style.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Hotel Sanjay, Main Market, 0145 2773831. breakfast,lunch,dinner. 20-50 for a main meal.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

Alcohol is forbidden in Pushkar.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • There's a wonderful palace to stay at the entrance of the city, but the price is high.
  • Several hotels have swimming pool.
  • Plenty of budget places, advance booking is recommended during the fair period. When not during the fair, you'll have no difficulty finding a place to stay.
  • For camping at a rural farm with with modern facilities, see http:/www.kampsite.org/stay
  • Princess Trails [3] offers tented accommodations during the Camel Fair in Pushkar.

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[edit] Get out

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