Pushkar Travel Guide

Though it is only 11 kms from Ajmer, the little pilgrim town of Pushkar, in Rajasthan, transports you to another world. The road from Ajmer crosses a pass in the Aravalli Hills called Nag Parbat (Snake Mountain), and brings into view the tranquil lake and the peaceful temple town set by its side.

According to legend when the demon Vajra Nabha killed Lord Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar. Pushkar literally means born out of a flower. It has the same sanctity for the Hindus as the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet, and devout Hindus aspire to come here at least once in their lifetime.

Take a ritual dip in the holy Pushkar Lake – believed to have sprung up when a lotus petal fell from the hand of Lord Brahma, the Creator. Must visit atleast once in a lifetime!

Visit the world’s largest Cattle (Camel) fair at the famous Pushkar Fair (Mela) in the month of November/ December on the banks of the Pushkar Lake.