About The Destination
Pushkar & Ajmer
Pushkar and Ajmer sit a short drive apart in the Aravalli hills, and are usually visited together. Pushkar is built around a sacred lake with more than 500 temples, including one of India's few temples dedicated to Brahma, and draws pilgrims and travelers alike, especially during its famous camel fair.
Ajmer, the larger city next door, is home to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, one of the most visited Muslim pilgrimage sites in India and a place of worship for people of many faiths.
Top Attractions
Places To Visit
Pushkar Lake
A sacred lake ringed by ghats and temples, especially atmospheric at sunrise and during evening aarti.
Brahma Temple
One of the only temples in India dedicated to Brahma, marked by a distinctive red spire.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah
The shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, a major Sufi pilgrimage site open to visitors of all faiths.
Pushkar Bazaar
Lanes near the lake selling silver jewelry, textiles and souvenirs, popular with travelers.
Ana Sagar Lake
A large lake in Ajmer with marble pavilions along its edge, a quieter counterpart to Pushkar Lake.
Things To Do
Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss
- Sunrise or evening aarti at the ghats of Pushkar Lake
- A visit to the Brahma Temple
- Paying respects at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah
- Browsing Pushkar's lakeside bazaar for silver jewelry and textiles
- If timed right, experiencing the Pushkar Camel Fair
Plan Your Visit
Best Time & Travel Info
Best Time
October to March, or during the Pushkar Camel Fair (usually around November)
Suggested Stay
1 day covers both towns comfortably as a stop between Jaipur and Udaipur
Getting Around
Pushkar and Ajmer are about 15 km apart and easily covered by car
Good To Know
Pushkar is vegetarian and alcohol-free out of respect for its religious significance
Food & Culture
Food, Culture & Local Life
Pushkar's cafes serve a mix of simple vegetarian Indian food and traveler-friendly dishes, a reflection of the town's long-standing popularity with backpackers. Malpua (a sweet pancake) is a local favorite around the lake.
Ajmer, being a larger and more diverse city, offers a wider range of food near the dargah, including Mughlai-influenced dishes served to pilgrims and visitors year-round.
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A Glimpse Of Pushkar & Ajmer
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