Pushkar(Holly City)

Pushkar is one of the most recognized cities in India. It is 14 km from Ajmer city is far. The context of this holy city is evident from the travelogue of the 4th-century Chinese traveler Fa-Hien and the writings written during the period of the Mughal invasion of India. Kalidasa, an eminent Indian poet, has given Pushkar considerable preference in his famous composition Abhigyan Shakuntalam. This small town has more than 400 temples and 52 ghats. The Brahma Temple at Pushkar is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. Other famous temples of Pushkar are Varah Temple, Apteshwar Temple, and Savitri Temple.

Savitri Temple

Brahma Temple

Apteshwar Temple

Varah Temple

What makes Pushkar popular among tourists 

In this place, the sacred Pushkar Lake is another religious attraction that has a mythological story behind its origin. According to legend, here Lord Brahma slaughtered the demon Vajra Nabha with a lotus flower. As a result of the slaughtering, three petals of the lotus flower sprang, one of which fell into Pushkar and the place as a holy lake. Came forward Millions of people take a dip in Pushkar Lake on the day of Kartik Purnima (when the moon is full). It is a common belief that by taking a dip here one attains salvation. The city of Pushkar is also popular for the fairs and festivals held here. Every year, the world-famous Pushkar Cattle Fair is held in the city in November, which is the largest cattle market in the world. Apart from the cattle or livestock trade, the fair showcases various aspects of Rajasthani tradition and culture. 

How to reach 

The city Travelers from any corner of the world can easily reach Pushkar. The nearest airport to Pushkar is Sanganer Airport which is located in Jaipur. While Ajmer railway station is the nearest railway station. Ajmer is well connected by road from several cities of the state like Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Udaipur. The best season to visit Pushkar is during the winter, during which the temperature varies between 8 ° C to 25 ° C.

Pushkar Weather

Best season to visit: The best season to visit Pushkar is from October to March, during this period the weather remains pleasant. Pushkar fair is organized in Pushkar the month of November which is the largest cattle/cattle fair in the world.

Summer

Summer (March to June): The summer season in Pushkar starts in March and lasts till the end of June. During this time, the maximum increase in temperature is up to 40 ° C while the minimum temperature is 25 ° C.

Monsoon

Monsoon (July to September): During the monsoon season, Pushkar receives an average rainfall and the climate is humid during this season. In this part of Rajasthan, the monsoon lasts till the end of September.

Winter

Winter (November to February): In the winter season starting in November, the atmosphere and atmosphere of Pushkar become very pleasant which lasts till the end of February. That is, winter in Pushkar falls from November to the end of February. During this time, the temperature here is a minimum of 8 ° C and a maximum of 22 ° C.

How to reach Pushkar

 By road

Travelers can reach Pushkar by buses and taxis. The main bus stand here is 11 km in Ajmer. Located at a distance. There are many buses, direct links from Ajmer to the major cities of New Delhi and the Rajasthan state of India, Ajmer has a wide network of buses. Tourists have also been provided with deluxe, super deluxe, and Valvo buses from Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and New Delhi to Ajmer.

By train

The nearest railway station to Pushkar is Ajmer Railway Station. This railway station is connected to many major cities of the country such as Agra, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Jodhpur by rail. The train named Shatabdi Express and Pink City Express is directly connected to Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur

By air

The nearest airport to Pushkar is Sanganer Airport in Jaipur. It is 138 km from Pushkar. Located at a distance and well connected to many important cities of India. Tourists can hire taxis to reach Pushkar from Sanganer Airport.