Pushkar

Snuggled in the laps of the Aravali hills and beautified by the serene lake, Pushkar is a nature-lover's paradise. The sacred Pushkar Lake which according to a legend was created by Lord Brahma, the 52 ghats and 500 temples has added a mythical charm to the place making it a place of Hindu pilgrimage. The illustrious cattle fair that is the largest in the world has also made Pushkar internationally famous and hence Pushkar is cited as 'the land of fairs and festivals.' Pushkar is also known as 'the rose garden of Rajasthan ' because of its fragrant roses whose essence is exported all over the world. The tranquil and spiritual ambience of Pushkar, the dwindling lanes, the rooftop restaurants and the colorful fairs and festivals make a tourist fall in love with the place.The small town of Pushkar is nestled in the laps of the Aravali hills and is located 14 km away from Ajmer, 145 km away from Jaipur.

Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India. Located to the northwest of Ajmer, the tranquil city of Pushkar is a favoured destination for thousands of tourists and devotees flocking to Rajasthan. Situated at a height of 510 metres, Pushkar is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The ‘Nag Pahar’, literally meaning Snake Mountain forms a natural border between Ajmer and Pushkar. Known as ‘the rose garden of Rajasthan’, the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported all over the world. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city. According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar. The city of Pushkar is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation.

Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India and is one of the five sacred dhams for devout Hindus. It has one of the very few existing devoted temples to Lord Brahma. Pushkar is also famous for its annual Pushkar Camel Fair, held in the month of November. This is one of very few places in Rajasthan you would find which isn't famous because of a fort. This holy city attracts tourists from far and wide for its many temples. It is also famous for its Pushkar Lake, Brahma temples and a numbe