About Pushkar

Rajasthan

Overview

Pushkar is a small holy town built around Pushkar Lake, where ghats and the Brahma temple sit alongside cafe-lined lanes popular with both pilgrims and backpackers. The town gets crowded but colourful during the Kartik Camel Fair, so rooms need advance booking, and the Ajmer Dargah pairs well with the same visit.

Best Time to Visit Pushkar

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-MarBest Window

Why visit

Pleasant desert winter for the Brahma Temple, ghats, and bazaar walks. Pushkar Camel Fair in November is one of the most unique travel experiences in Rajasthan.

Keep in mind

Camel Fair week is extremely crowded and accommodation prices spike. Book months in advance if visiting then.

Apr-Jun

Why visit

Very quiet town with short darshan queues. Good for a peaceful few days.

Keep in mind

Desert heat is intense. Pushkar lake and ghats are uncomfortable to linger at by mid-morning.

Jul-Sep

Why visit

Monsoon brings some green to the surrounding hills and the lake fills up.

Keep in mind

Humidity and dust storms can disrupt plans. Not a great time for outdoor exploration.

How to Reach Pushkar

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Jaipur airport (~150 km) is the nearest major airport. Ajmer Junction (~11 km) is the practical railhead with frequent trains from Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur. NH58 connects Ajmer to Pushkar via a short road.

Getting Around Pushkar

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Walking is the best mode in Pushkar town. Autos and cycle-rickshaws for ghats and bazaar. Taxis for Ajmer day trip (~11 km).

Best Areas to Stay in Pushkar

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Around the ghats and Brahma temple

Pilgrims and first-time visitors

Guesthouses and small hotels in the lanes near the lake and ghats, close enough to walk to the morning and evening aarti.

Main Market and Choti Basti

Backpackers and budget travellers

Budget guesthouses, hostels and rooftop cafes along and around the main bazaar.

Edge of town (Ganahera and Motisar Road)

Families and travellers with a car

Resorts with pools and parking a few km from the centre. Quieter, but you need an auto to reach the ghats.