Things to do in Pushkar, India

Man Mahal is one of the best preserved palaces of Pushkar that has now been converted into a heritage hotel. This palace was constructed as a guest house of Raja Man Singh I and was mostly used by the...Read more

Rajasthan is full of monuments and cities that date back to several centuries. One such city is Merta near Pushkar. Most of the people who visit Pushkar make a day trip to Merta to get acquainted with...Read more

Anybody residing in India would be well aware of Pushkar Lake. It is considered to be a holy lake that attracts a lot of pilgrims who come here to carry out their religious rites. The lake is close to...Read more

This is one fair in India that is completely dedicated to the land of Pushkar. Infact Pushkar city is seen as synonymous with Pushkar Mela, one that attracts a number of tourists’ very year, bot...Read more

This is one of the few temples in India that is dedicated to Lord Brahma and perhaps the most prominent one. This temple is one of the pilgrimage sites for Hindus and every year innumerable devotees v...Read more

Pushkar is a great gateway to explore the golden sand dunes of Thar Desert. While you are here, contact any safari tour operators who will offer you both half-day and full-day itineraries to explore t...Read more

Savitri temple is located beautifully on the southwest hill of Pushkar. The legend behind this historic temple is that when Brahma performed the yajna at Pushkar, his wife Savitri could not reach the ...Read more

This temple is also known as the old Rang-Jee temple and was built in 1844 by Seth Puranmal Ganeriwal of Lakshmangarh of Shehawati. The main deity of the temple is the four armed Venugopala (Krishna) ...Read more

This is a fortified temple in Pushkar and is considered to be the most ancient of temples in the city. According to Hindu mythology, Varaha the Boar is said to be the third avatar (incarnation) of Lor...Read more

Pap Mochini temple in Pushkar is located on the Northern peak of the city. This is considered to be the sacred temple of Hindus where all sins are absolved. The temple is dedicated to “Gayatri&r...Read more

Apart from preserving the relics of Hindu religion, Pushkar is also credited with housing one of the famous emblems of Sikh faith, Gurudwara Singh Sabha. It is considered that Pushkar was once visited...Read more

For an insider’s view of the Pushkar city, enter its colorful bazaar and sample some of the best pieces of art works here. Rajasthani items are renowned throughout the world for their creative a...Read more

Also known as Pataleshwar caves; this is an underground shrine of Lord Shiva’s lingam. After descending down the steps, you reach the Shiv lingam that is encircled by snakes made of cooper. The ...Read more

Mahadeva temple in Pushkar is a relatively new temple if we compare it to the other ancient ones that adorn this city. Built back in the 19th century, it is one of the most famous temples in Pushkar. ...Read more

Translated as the snake mountain, it is the Nag Pahar that separates the town of Ajmer from that of Pushkar. According to the local belief, this mountain was originally of a colossal height, though wi...Read more