Best time to visit: Sept. Dec. Weather: In Summer:45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min) In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min) Rainy Season : from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (Upton 90%)
STD Code: 0145
Highlights
Handicraft Items Pushkar Fair
About Pushkar
Pushkar is 11 km from Ajmer. It is a very important pilgrim centre. It is among the five Dhams or pilgrimages that are very important for a devout Hindu. There are around 400 temples in Pushkar; some of these are the temple of Brahma, the Savitri temple and the 12th century Apteshwar temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Pushkar is world famous for its camel fair normally held in Oct-November. The one and only Lord Brahma temple is located in Pushkar.
Events
Pushkar Fair(25 Oct, 2009)
Pushkar, an important pilgrim centre in Rajasthan, is famous for world’s largest camel fair, The Pushkar fair. This fair is one of the main cultural activities of Pushkar. It is held in the more...
How to Reach
By Air The nearest airport from Pushkar is Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Pushkar by Indian Airlines.
By Road Pushkar is 11 km from main Ajmer bus stand. Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads are very good, and it takes around 3 hrs from Jaipur. You can also come by hire private cars. By Train The nearest railway station for Pushkar is Ajmer, which is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp).
