Holiday in Pushkar
City in India — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇳
Country
India
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to March
Budget/day
40-70€: Heritage hotel, Rooftop restaurants, Camel safari
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Jaipur (about 8h with a layover), then 2.5h by bus/car to Pushkar.
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What makes Pushkar special as a destination?
Pushkar is one of the oldest and holiest cities in India, picturesque by a sacred lake in the Rajasthan desert. The small town with its 400 temples and 52 ghats attracts both pilgrims and backpackers alike. Famous is the annual Pushkar Mela — the world's largest camel fair, which transforms the desert into a colorful spectacle every November.
What are the top highlights in Pushkar?
The top highlights in Pushkar include Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Pushkar Camel Fair, Savitri Temple.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Pushkar Lake
The sacred lake with 52 bathing ghats is the center of Hindu pilgrimage rituals and magical at sunset.
Brahma Temple
One of the few Brahma temples in the world — an important Hindu shrine with a distinctive red spire.
Pushkar Camel Fair
Every November, 50,000 camels and hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the largest camel market in the world.
Savitri Temple
The hill temple offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake and desert after a short ascent (or cable car).
Hotels in Pushkar
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When is the best time to visit Pushkar?
The best time to visit Pushkar is October to March. Extremely hot, 35-45°C, hardly bearable for tourists In winter: Pleasant, 15-28°C, clear skies, cool at night (5-10°C)
Recommended travel time
October to March
Summer
Extremely hot, 35-45°C, hardly bearable for tourists
Winter
Pleasant, 15-28°C, clear skies, cool at night (5-10°C)
How much does a holiday in Pushkar cost?
Budget travellers: 15-25€: Guesthouse, Thali meal, Tuk-Tuk/day, mid-range: 40-70€: Heritage hotel, Rooftop restaurants, Camel safari/day, luxury: 120€+: Boutique resort, Private desert camp, Jeep tours/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
15-25€: Guesthouse, Thali meal, Tuk-Tuk
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
40-70€: Heritage hotel, Rooftop restaurants, Camel safari
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
120€+: Boutique resort, Private desert camp, Jeep tours
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Pushkar?
Flight to Jaipur (about 8h with a layover), then 2.5h by bus/car to Pushkar.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Pushkar is strictly vegetarian and alcohol-free — there is no meat and no alcohol in the city.
The camel fair in November is an unforgettable experience — book early!
Ghats are sacred: remove shoes, behave respectfully, no photos without permission.
The best sunset view is from the cable car to Savitri Temple.
What should you eat in Pushkar?
Typical specialities in Pushkar: Thali — Traditional platter with dal, sabzi, roti, rice, and raita., Malpua — Sweet pancakes in syrup, a specialty of Pushkar., Lassi — Thick yogurt drink, particularly creamy here., Dal Baati Churma — Rajasthan's national dish: lentils with bread balls and sweet churma..
These specialties you must try!
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