Pushkar

Pushkar is one of the most ancient cities of India. Located in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district in midst of Aravali range, Pushkar is often called tirtha-raj, which literally means the king of pilgrim sites. The place has a magnetic appeal with 400 temples that are blue white and a number of bathing ghats. The word ‘Pushkar’ means lotus flower, which is said to be the seat of Brahma, one of the Hindu holy trinity, who is worshipped as the creator of this world. Pushkar is a popular destination among the devotees and tourists alike. There are five principal temples in Pushkar, all of relatively recent construction since the earlier buildings were destroyed by the Mugal emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. The annual Pushkar Camel Fair, which is held in November, is a major crowd puller. The spirituality and tranquility will make you fall in love with Pushkar instantly.

Rajasthan is at its colorful best during fairs and festivals. There are numerous festivals throughout the year, which brighten the otherwise hard and dreary lives of the villagers of the deserts. One of the most popular and charismatic fairs of the desert is the Pushkar fair, held on the 11th day of the bright half of the moon. 

Best time to visit Pushkar

Summer :- (March – June) Incredibly hot. You will melt in temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees. Nights and mornings will be enjoyable.

Winter (November – February) 15 degrees during the day and can get down to 5 degrees at night. Many festivals during this period.

Monsoon Season (July – September) Pushkar doesn’t attract too much rain so monsoon season won’t ruin your trip but you may get a little wet.

How to Reach

BY AIR –The nearest airport is Jaipur (145 km), from where one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai.

BY RAIL- Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts of India.

BY ROAD-Pushkar is connected to Ajmer by road, which is around 14 km away. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportation’s and also for the intercity drives too.

Ajmer

Ajmer is bustling city, located 130 km southwest of Jaipur and just 14 km from the pilgrimage town of Pushkar. The city was established as “Ajayameru” by a Shakambhari Chahamana (Chauhan) ruler, either AjayarajaI or Ajayaraja , and served as the Chahamana capital until the 12th century . It surrounds the expansive lake of Ana Sagar, and is itself ringed by the rugged Aravalli Hills. Ajmer can be a perfect representation of the diversity of the Indian culture and ethics, and displays a perfect blend of religion, community, culture, etc., coexisting and flourishing in harmony. It’s a pilgrimage site for both Muslims and Hindus, but there’s much more to the city than just pilgrim-related sites.

The mausoleum of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is an important place of worship for Hindus and Muslims alike. Millions of devotees visit the dargah to seek blessings from the saint and connect to their spiritual selves. An example of rich Mughal architecture, the shrine was constructed with white marble and has a Persian inscription running along its length. The city is surrounded by the expansive lake of Ana Sagar and the rugged hills of Aravalli. Although Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, remains as the most famous tourist places to visit in Ajmer, the city is also significantly known for the Jain religion and is home to an amazing golden Jain Temple. 

Eating in Ajmer

This mingling of cultures has influenced the city’s eating scene as well. One can enjoy traditional Rajasthani cuisine along with dishes influenced by the Mughal and British cultures. One can also find street vendors dishing out everyone’s favourite street food.

Best Time to Visit

The best time visit Ajmer is between October and February. The weather remains very pleasant during this time. The summer months, from March to May, are best to be avoided, as the temperature can easily cross 40° C, which is not conducive for visiting places of attractions in Ajmer.

How to Reach

By Air: There is no international airport in Ajmer. The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, which lies 132 kilometers away from Ajmer. The airport is well-connected by regular flights to major cities in India

By Train: Ajmer is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

By Road: Ajmer is nearly 132 km away from Jaipur and about 388 km from Delhi. There are plenty of buses available from Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.