Spending time in Pushkar
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India, and one of the most relaxed to spend a holiday. A very spiritual place for Hindu’s, it’s one of THE most Holy sites in India as it is said that Lord Brahma, the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar.
Devotees believe that bathing in the waters of the lake on Kartik Poornima (during the Pushkar Fair) will nullify sins and cure diseases. The lake has 52 bathing ghats (steps leading into the water) and the water around each ghat is believed to possess special medicinal powers. There are over 500 temples that dot the banks of the lake and is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage.
Devotees believe that bathing in the waters of the lake on Kartik Poornima (during the Pushkar Fair) will nullify sins and cure diseases. The lake has 52 bathing ghats (steps leading into the water) and the water around each ghat is believed to possess special medicinal powers. There are over 500 temples that dot the banks of the lake and is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage.
Places to Stay
There are a wide range of hotels to suit every budget, you can check out on booking.com and tripadvisor.
Here are our personal recommendations
Seventh Heaven Inn
Pushkar Fort
Hotel Sunset Cafe
Ratan Haveli (budget)
Here are our personal recommendations
Seventh Heaven Inn
Pushkar Fort
Hotel Sunset Cafe
Ratan Haveli (budget)
Where to Eat
Foodies will not be disappointed ! Pushkar has no shortage of great places to eat, choose from western food to healthy Indian offerings.
Some of our favourites are ;
Nature's Blessing
Honey & Spice
Honeydew
Sunset Cafe
Some of our favourites are ;
Nature's Blessing
Honey & Spice
Honeydew
Sunset Cafe
Cookery Classes
Learn to cook delicious Indian vegetarian meals, classes are great fun and you get to eat your work at the end !
www.pushkarcookingart.com
www.pushkarcookingart.com
Ayurveda, Meditation & Yoga
Shopping
There are plenty of opportunities for retail therapy in Pushkar you can pick up traditional Rajasthani arts and crafts, jewellery, clothes, bags, scarves and pashmina not to mention the crystal and book shops.