Live the Colourful Life of Pushkar: An Escape to Ecstasy!

Nestled in the lap of the Aravali hills and embellished by the tranquil lake, Pushkar is a blend of Hindu religion and ethos, rural Rajasthan and picturesque locales. Located in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, it happens to one among the ancient cities of India. If you are planning to head for a Rajasthan tour, then visiting this city will prove to be once in a lifetime experience.

History

Known to be a holy city, it is famous for its Brahma temple; one of the gods of the Hindu trinity. Brahma is worshipped as the creator of the universe but interestingly Pushkar is the only place in India to have a temple after him. This is also one of the prime reasons, the city has become so prominent. It is highly famous for its lake, the temple of Brahma, its ghats and bazaars. When on a Rajasthan tour, you just can’t afford to miss this mystic city.

Culture

The people of Pushkar are sociable, kind and gregarious. The vivacity of Pushkar is largely reflected in the lives of its inhabitants. One can best explore the culture of the city during the Pushkar Fair. This is the time of the year when the small town becomes vibrant and flamboyant. The shops, people, sadhus, food, and the entire atmosphere turn to be an embodiment of the Pushkar culture. Hinduism happens to be the major religion practiced by the people. And this is why Pushkar is a major highlight of Rajasthan tour.

Growth as a Tourist Destination

Over the past decades, Pushkar has successfully emerged as a popular tourist destination not just from the state, but even from overseas. It has secured a strong place in the hearts of travellers and is visited by many undertaking a Rajasthan tour. It is even famous as the ‘rose garden of Rajasthan' as the flower is grown widely and exported globally. In recent times, it has become a very famous destination with the young Israelis, who come here for spiritual enrichment.

Major Attractions

Pushkar is mainly renowned for its colourful lifestyle and spiritual ambience. A lot of people from across the globe come here in search of spiritual enlightenment. Other than the major temples, forts, beautiful lakes, the city offers a wonderful scenic delight. You can shop for souvenirs for family and friends. The local markets, generally referred to as bazaars, offer a great deal of costume jewellery, funky accessories, handbags, embroidered fabrics, glass lamps, and a lot of Rajasthani stuff.  You can shop to your heart’s delight and in a way get a chance of understanding the Rajasthani culture.

Best Time to Visit

Though October to March are considered to be the ideal time of visiting the city but those who love vacationing during off seasons, any time of the year would be perfect.

Reaching Pushkar

Sanganer Airport at Rajasthan’s capital city Jaipur is the nearest airport from Pushkar. You can reach to the city by bus, or train. If you wish, you can even hire rental cars. 

Plan your next trip to Pushkar and dive into spiritual & cultural ecstasy!