The very name of Pushkar conjures images of the famed Pushkar Fair and the only temple dedicated to lord Brahma in the world. Pushkar, Rajasthan is about 11 kilometres from Ajmer and is located on the edge of the beautiful Pushkar Lake. The lake has its history woven in Indian mythology. According to which, once lord Brahma was in search of a tranquil and pious destination to perform Yagna, when he was crossing Pushkar, a lotus fell from his hands and a lake sprang up there. Vacations India takes you on a tour to Pushkar.

Pushkar is well connected with other parts of the country and the nearest airport is Jaipur. Ajmer is the nearest railhead.

Pushkar is one of the important pilgrimage sites for Hindus in India. For most Hindus it is essential to visit Pushkar once in lifetime. Pushkar apart from a beautiful site is also a city of temples and there are about 400 temples in Pushkar. Ghats along the lake are another highlight of Pushkar. There are about 52 ghats that were built over period of time by many rulers.

Temples are the hallmark of Pushkar and there are so many that you need to plan your tour to Puskar accordingly. The most important of all is Brahma Temple, which is dedicated to lord Brahma, the creator among Hindu trinity. The temple houses a huge four-armed statue of Brahma. Coins studded in the floor by devotees on the floor of the temple is another interesting attraction of the Brahma Temple.

Mahadeva Temple famous for its white marble image of lord Shiva with five faces is other beautiful temple in Pushkar. The temple was built in the 19th century. Ramavaikunth Temple built in 1920 is one of the largest temples in Pushkar. Masons from South India, who were especially invited to construct it, built the outer arch of the temple. Another arch of the temple has more than 360 deities sculpted on it. Varah Temple re-built by Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1727 is another beautiful temple in Pushkar. The temple, originally built in 12th century was destroyed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Savitri Temple is another beautiful temple in Pushkar.

When on a tour to Pushkar you can also visit Man Mahal built by Raja Man Singh. The palace served as his guesthouse when he used to visit the holy town of Pushkar. Man Palace is the largest royal house in Pushkar and overlooks Sarovar Lake. Situated on the edge of Pushkar Lake is Pushkar Palace that was built about more than 400 years ago. The palace offers a panoramic view of the temples, ghats and sand dunes. Pushkar is the holy lake and Hindus take a holy dip in the lake before visiting temples around Pushkar.

Pushkar Fair that takes place in the month of November is one of the most important fairs in Rajasthan. It is during this fair many travellers tour Pushkar. It is one of the best occasion to see almost whole of Rajasthan converge at one place. Trading of horses, camels and other animals is not the only activity but one can also look forward to exciting camel-cart races and cultural events. The town comes alive during the festival as you can see the people at their best with colorful attires. Come and feel the rustic flavor of Pushkar with Vacations India.