Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the great Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana make references to this religious place.

 

Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C.The lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle. The legend about the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower.

Location : Pushkar , Ajmer, Rajasthan
Known for : Pushkar Cattle Fair , Pushkar Lake , Silver Jewellery , Brahma Temple , Numerous heritage monuments & Temples
Best time to visit : All year round but best time remains between August and April
Temperature : Extreme. Up to 46 degrees centigrade in summers and till 4 degrees centigrade in winters
Nearest town : Ajmer (11 Kms)
Nearest Railway station : Ajmer, Ajmer is connected to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Abu Road and Jodhpur by regular trains. Two of the best trains of the Indian Railways, Pink City Express and Shatabdi Express connect Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.
Nearest Airport : Jaipur, the nearest airport is 138 kms. (86 miles).
Distance from Delhi : A dense network of bus service operates from Ajmer to key destinations around. Distances from important tourist centres are: -

  • Jaipur: 138 kms. (86 miles).
  • Delhi: 392 kms. (244 miles).
  • Ahmedabad: 526 kms. (327 miles).
  • Jaisalmer: 490 kms. (304 miles).
  • Bikaner: 233 kms. (145 miles).

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2011:November02-11,2011

2012:November 21 - 30, 2012


Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the great Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana make references to this religious place.

 

Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C.The lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle. The legend about the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where a lake sprung into being. Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), hallowing the place. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.

 

Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were destroyed by Aurangzeb, a Mogul ruler and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to this deity. It stands on a high plinth with the Marble steps leading up to it. A silver turtle is set on the floor facing the Sanctum-Sanctorum or Girbha-griha. Around the turtle the Marble floor is inset with hundreds of silver coins. Coins engraved with donors names are also embedded in the walls. Peacocks adorn the temple walls as they are supposed to be the vehicle of lord Brahma's consort Saraswati.

The tariff is for a couple on twin share for 01 night / 02 days
Room Details   Deluxe*   Super Deluxe*
Season Rates 1400 -4500 4500-12000
  • Best time to visit August - April
  • Discounts during Off season on the above rates
  • Accommodation types available is rooms/huts/Heritage
  • Provision for extra beds
  • Rates are inclusive of all applicable taxes
  • Contact us for package rates
  • The above rates are not valid during Pushkar Fair.

*Varies Between

The fort is located very close to the river Ganges and is also near the stretch- particularly famous for the Gangetic Dolphin.

Fort Unchagaon offers a wide range of activities like
  • Boat cruise
  • Horse Riding
  • Bullock Cart Ride
  • Orchard & Farm Visit
  • Pony-Cart rides for children
  • Indoor-outdoor games in addition to the usual facilities.

Activities like visit to a local village to experience the vibrant rural culture. Visit the Nearby ancient Temple of Amantika Devi.Lot of scenic spots for picnic amid the lush green bank of river Ganges

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