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.

About Pushkar

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.

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Food
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Safety
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Relaxation
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Adventure
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Top 4 highlights in Pushkar

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Pushkar Lake

The sacred lake with 52 bathing ghats is the center of Hindu pilgrimage rituals and magical at sunset.

2

Brahma Temple

One of the few Brahma temples in the world — an important Hindu shrine with a distinctive red spire.

3

Pushkar Camel Fair

Every November, 50,000 camels and hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the largest camel market in the world.

4

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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Reise-SIM für Pushkar

Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM

Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Pushkar

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?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

15-25€: Guesthouse, Thali meal, Tuk-Tuk

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

40-70€: Heritage hotel, Rooftop restaurants, Camel safari

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

120€+: Boutique resort, Private desert camp, Jeep tours

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Pushkar

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.

Food & drink in Pushkar

These specialties you must try!

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.
Suitable for:SpiritualBackpackingCultureDesertRajasthanTempleCamel Fair

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