Pushkar

Pushkar is a town in the Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated about 10 km northwest of Ajmer and about 150 kilometres southwest of Jaipur. It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs. Pushkar has many temples. Most of the temples and ghats in Pushkar are from the 18th century and later, because many temples were destroyed during Muslim conquests in the area. Subsequently, the destroyed temples were rebuilt. Pushkar is in centre-east part of Rajasthan, on the western side of Aravalli mountains. The nearest airport from Pushkar is Kishangarh Airport in Kishangarh, about 45 km northeast. Pushkar is about 10 km from Ajmer connected via Pushkar road which goes over the Aravalli Range mountains. Ajmer is also the nearest major railway station.

Hotels in Location

PRISTINE NARAYAN RESORT,

Pristine Country Side Resort, Pushkar, offers a perfect blend of comfort and serenity. The hotel is engulfed by rejuvenating fresh and cool air along with the panoramic view of Pushkar beauty. The contemporary amenities and splendid hospitality of this resort definitely leave guests with fond memories of the place.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 1500*

PRISTINE COUNTRY SIDE RESORT,

Pristine Country Side Resort, Pushkar, offers a perfect blend of comfort and serenity. The hotel is engulfed by rejuvenating fresh and cool air along with the panoramic view of Pushkar beauty. The contemporary amenities and splendid hospitality of this resort definitely leave guests with fond memories of the place.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 1500*

PRISTINE PUSHKAR RISALA RESORT,

Pristine Pushkar Risala Resort – Set in the heart of the desert where all the colors of the international cattle fair blooms. cottages and tents sent in lush green garden surrounded by mango and gooseberry orchards in the middle of the yellow desert looks like a sunflower. the closest u can ever be of the land of rajasthan yet enjoying all modern amenities. only 1.5 kms from Brahmma temple.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 1500*

PRISTINE MOTI MAHAL,

Pristine Hotel Madhuvan Palace – Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Varanasi, Madhuvan Palace is located a short distance from Batuk Bhairav Mandir (3.0 km) and Ganga Aarti (3.0 km). Madhuvan Palace is a family-friendly small hotel offering air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 5000*

PRISTINE HOTEL MADHUVAN PALACE ,
DLW Gate, Kakarmata, Varanasi

Pristine Hotel Madhuvan Palace – Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Varanasi, Madhuvan Palace is located a short distance from Batuk Bhairav Mandir (3.0 km) and Ganga Aarti (3.0 km). Madhuvan Palace is a family-friendly small hotel offering air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 1500*

PRISTINE Ananta Spa and Resorts,
Ajmer Pushkar Road, Village, Rajasthan

Pristine Ananta Spa and Resorts – Set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Aravalli Hills, Ananta Spa & Resort Pushkar creates a fairy-tale like experience by offering the best of five-star luxuries. From blossoming verdure to 52 contemporary cottages and 20 sprawling rooms coupled with service excellence, the picturesque facade aesthetically captures the beauty of your sojourn.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 5000*

PRISTINE PUSHKAR FORT,
Motisar Road, Ganahera, Pushkar,Ajmer, Rajasthan

This boutique resort in Pushkar is also situated in close proximity to the major business houses and transit points of the city – railway station. Regenta Resort Pushkar Fort comprises of numerous accommodation options, which have been divided into various categories. These include 8 Standard Rooms, 52 Haveli Rooms, and 12 Regal Heritage Rooms. It houses a multi-cuisine restaurant, Rajwada, and a swimming pool for your recreation

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 5000*

PRISTINE MAYAGARH
Mayagarh, Pushkar, Rajasthan

Maya Garh, a Luxury Collection Desert Fortress- Pushkar is a private, guest-only oasis nestled among the private farm with local architecture and iconic landscaping of Pushkar. The house offers secluded tranquility and iconic vistas of the sweeping plains and Nag Pahar.

Starting Rate /Night

₹ 5000*

Attractions in Pushkar

Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert, in the northeastern Indian state of Rajasthan. It’s set on Pushkar Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. The town has hundreds of temples, including 14th-century Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, dedicated to the god of creation, which has a distinctive red spire and walls inlaid with pilgrims’ silver coins. Pushkar is in centre-east part of Rajasthan, on the western side of Aravalli mountains. The nearest airport from Pushkar is Kishangarh Airport in Kishangarh about 45 km northeast. Pushkar is about 10 km 6.2 mi from Ajmer connected via Pushkar road Highway 58 which goes over the Aravalli Range mountains. Ajmer is also the nearest major railway station

1. Pushkar Lake

Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar is located in the town of Pushkar in Ajmer District of the Rajasthan state of western India. Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of the Hindus. Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath, especially around Kartik Poornima (October–November) when the Pushkar Fair is held. A dip in the sacred lake is believed to cleanse sins and cure skin diseases. The Pushkar Lake drains a catchment of the Aravalli hills covering an area of 22 square kilometers.. The lake has a water surface area of 22 hectares,It is a perennial lake sourced by the monsoon rainfall over the catchment. The depth of water in the lake varies from season to season from 8–10 metres. The total storage capacity of the lake is 0.79 million cubic metres. Read More

2. Brahma Temple

Jagrapita Bhrama Mandir is a Hindu temple situated at Pushkar in the Indian State of Rajasthan, close to the sacred Pushkar Lake. The temple is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India and remains the most prominent among them. The temple is made of marble and stone slabs. The temple is governed by the Sanyasi (ascetic) sect priesthood. On Kartik Poornima a festival dedicated to Brahma is held when large numbers of pilgrims visit the temple, after bathing in the sacred lake Read More

3. Savitri Temple

The Savitri temple in Pushkar is located on the Ratnagiri hill which is a popular pilgrimage site for the Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri. It is a very strenuous work to climb on the hilltop but it is believed that the harder you work the more ‘Tapas’ are gained. In this temple you will find the idols of both the wives of Lord Brahma named Savitri and Gayatri. The visitors can either trek to the temple gates or take a ride in the cable cars which take passengers to the temple. The ropeway ride is really full of fun from where you can have an awesome view of the Pushkar city. However, many devotees prefer to climb 200 stairs leading to the shrine which they consider an important part of their pilgrimage to the place. Read More

4. Apteshwar Temple

At a distance of 1 km from Pushkar Bus Station and 600 m from Brahma Temple, Mahadev Temple or Apteshwar Mahadev Temple is a popular Shiva shrine situated on the banks of Pushkar Lake in the holy town of Pushkar, Rajasthan. It is one of the top pilgrimage places in Pushkar. Apteshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Mahadev or Lord Shiva and was built in the 19th century. The temple has a statue of Mahadev with five faces that is entirely made of white marble and is adorned with ornaments. The five faces are named Sadyojat, Vamdev, Aghor, Tatpurush and Ishan. The four faces of Shiva represent the four directions. The fifth face which points skywards is the universal face symbolic of purity and spiritual progress. Also five faces represent five elements Prithvi, Varun, Vayu, Agni and Akash. Read More

5. Varaha Temple

The Varaha Temple is an ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu Varaha Avatar. The Varaha temple was built in 12th century by King Anaji Chauhan and later temple was destroyed by the Emperor Aurangzeb in the year of 1727 and again reconstructed by Raja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur. The Varaha temple was built in 12th century by King Anaji Chauhan and later temple was destroyed by the Emperor Aurangzeb in the year of 1727 and again reconstructed by Raja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur. The Pushkar is well connected city by road & rail networks and Varaha Temple is just about 10 minutes walking distance from the most popular Lord Brahma Temple, it is a Must visit temple if you are in and around the Pushkar. Read More

6. Rangji Temple

Rangji temple is one of the very famous temples of Rajasthan in Pushkar. The temple is a dedication to the Lord Vishnu, incarnation Lord Rangji. There are idols of other gods as well in the temple such as those of Goddamaji, Goddess Laxmi, Lord Krishna and Shri Ramanujacharya. The temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in this part of the country where followers come to pray and give homage to the deities of the temple. The temple is situated in one of the most famous Rajasthani cities of Pushkar, which is known for its close to 400 astounding looking temples. Thus, many believe the city to be a must visit on a tourists to do list. Read More

7. Man Mahal

The Man Mahal is a treat visually for tourists who come to the city of Pushkar in Rajasthan. The palace is believed to be the biggest royal home built in the city. The structure looks very impressive on sight and is full of Rajasthani architecture. The palace is located very close to another famous attraction of the city of Pushkar, the sacred Sarovar Lake. It is to the east of the lake and provides clear and breath-taking views of many temples around the lake as well its banks. The palace had been built to serve as a city guest house for Raja Man Singh I. This was to be primarily used by the King when he would visit the holy city of Pushkar Read More

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