Pushkar

Tourists are attracted to India for various reasons and features. Some tourists are attracted to the unimaginable natural beauty of the country while some are attracted to its unparalleled cultural richness and diversity. Those who want to make their trip to India eventful, exciting and playful would definitely consider of visiting a place known as Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan.

Location

Pushkar, India is located in the Eastern part of Rajasthan and is nestled in a beautiful valley. Located only 14 kms from Ajmer, Pushkar is situated amidst beautiful sand dunes and carries the aura and glow of the Thar Desert. It is located about 210 kms away from the famous city of Jodhpur and 303 kms from the lake city of Udaipur.

How to Reach

Pushkar, India is one of the major tourist destinations in India and especially attracts a large number of foreign tourists each year. Hence, it is well connected by several means of transport and communication. The nearest airport from Pushkar is at the state capital of Jaipur, which is well connected by flights by all domestic airlines. The nearest railhead from Pushkar is Ajmer, which is an important junction. Tourists can get buses and taxis easily from Ajmer to reach Pushkar.

Points of Interest

Pushkar, India is renowned as a pilgrimage site as it is one of the five 'dhams' or holy seats that are considered very sacred and held in high esteem by the Hindus. Pushkar has a temple of Lord Bramha (Hindu God), which is the only Bramha temple in the country. Apart from this temple, the huge and vibrant Pushkar fair attracts hoards of tourists who participate in the fair and the various events that are organized as a part of the fair. The fair comprises of the largest animal fair in the world. The villagers decorate their cattle with bright colors and ornaments and then auction them. Similarly, the camel trading activity too draws major interest from the tourists. Along with the cattle fair, camel races too are organized and are open for the tourists to participate.

Another major attraction of Pushkar is the traditional Rajasthani delicacies available to tease the taste buds of the tourists. The whole atmosphere at Pushkar is filled with color, gaiety, energy and enthusiasm. The tourists can spend their evenings by enjoying typical Rajasthani dance performances and other cultural shows. Yet another temple that attracts tourists is the Rangji temple.

Shopping in Pushkar

Pushkar offers a great opportunity for tourists to purchase beautiful and delicate Rajasthani handicrafts, embroidered fabrics, puppets and silver and other metal jewellery. The bylanes of Pushkar are filled with small shops that provide interesting commodities that interest the tourists.

Pushkar, India is certainly worth a visit, especially if the tourist happens to be in Rajasthan. It offers the tourist the opportunity of spending the vacation in the most unique manner.

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