Read about Pushkar Mela, the colorful camel fair of Rajasthan, India.
Accommodation in Pushkar
There are a number of hotels and resorts, catering to the needs of different types of tourists, in Pushkar. However, it is sometimes difficult to find accommodation or room in Pushkar, particularly if one arrives late in the day. |
How to Reach Pushkar
One of the most scared places for the Hindus, Pushkar town is situated about 11 kms (7 miles) to the North-West of Ajmer. One can travel to Pushkar via air, rail and roads. |
Pushkar India
The holy city of Pushkar is situated on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is about 11-kms away from Ajmer (and approximately 132 kms from Jaipur, Rajasthan). Pushkar is one of the most sacred places for the Hindus. |
Pushkar Fair
When it comes to celebrating fairs and festivals, there is no matching the pace of Rajasthan. One of the most popular and colorful fairs of the Thar Desert is the Pushkar fair, which begins on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and goes on for five days till Kartik Purnima. |
Pushkar Lake
According to the Hindu mythology, the holy Pushkar Lake was created by the lotus petals, which fell from the hands of Lord Brahma. The lake is considered as one of the most sacred spots. It is called the Tirtharaj, |
Pushkar Temples
The holy city of Pushkar is also called the city of temples. There are more than 400 hundred temples in Pushkar but the main attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. |
Pushkar Tour
Pushkar is known for its Brahma temple and the Pushkar Lake. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people from all parts of the world gather to be a part of the fascinating spectacle called Pushkar camel fair. |
Pushkar Fair Dates
Pushkar camel fair attracts people from different parts of the world. This colorful gathering usually takes place in the first two weeks of November. Given here is the Pushkar camel fair calendar. |
| Pushkar At A Glance |
| Population |
13,000 |
| Area |
9.8 Sq Km |
| Temperature |
Max 45º C, Min 25º C (summer);
Max 22º C, Min 8º C (winter) |
| Ideal time to visit |
October to March |
| State |
Rajasthan |
| Fair Dates for 2017 |
October 28 - November 4 |
| STD Code |
014581 |
| PIN Code |
305022 |
Pushkar Location
The sacred and beautiful town of Pushkar lies in a valley some 14 km from Ajmer, Rajasthan. Believed to be one of the oldest Indian towns, Pushkar is grandly nestled between three hillocks and sand dunes. This provides a perfect setting to the world famous camel and religious fair at Pushkar. The Pushkar Camel Fair is amongst the largest cattle fairs in the world. This annual camel festival attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world.
Climate
Situated in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, Pushkar offers an extreme climate. During summer months, the mercury, sometimes, rises as high as 45°C while in winters it plummets to as low as 10°C. Like all other parts of the Thar Desert, Pushkar also does not get much rain during the monsoons. That is the reason why the period between October to March is considered the best to visit Pushkar.
Importance of Pushkar
According to the Hindu mythology, Pushkar is among the five Dhams, held to be the most sacred (other four being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka). According to legends, Lord Brahma (the creator of the world), in search for his abode on earth, performed the utmost spiritual Vedic yagna at Pushkar. Pushkar is the only place to have a Brahma temple. It is said that no pilgrimage is complete without a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is called "The Gayatri Dham", the source of the "Gayatri Mantra". Along with the Brahma temple, there are numerous other temples and palaces in Pushkar city.
