Pushkar is a city that lies within the Ajmer district. From times immemorial Pushkar has been an important city for the pilgrims. It is considered one of the holiest cities in India. A pilgrimage would be incomplete for a Hindu if he or she does not visit Pushkar. The city lies on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. Till date it is one of the oldest settlements in India.

Location of Pushkar: The city is located in Eastern Rajasthan. While the nearest city is Ajmer it is also accessible from Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Kota and other cities of Rajasthan.

History of Pushkar: Fortunately Pushkar is one of these cities that did not have to undergo the mayhem and invasions. The origin of the city can be traced to legends. It is said that the very city came into existence because of Lord Brahma. It is one of the primary reasons why Pushkar is the only place in India where a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma is situated.

Travel Information on Pushkar: The nearest airport to Ajmer is Jaipur. From here taxis and rented cars are available to arrive at Pushkar. The city is well connected by road to the other Rajasthani cities as well as to cities of the adjoining states. Ajmer is the nearest railway station for Pushkar. Local transportation in this holy city is also widely available. The best way to explore this city is on foot.

Accommodation in Pushkar: There are adequate hotels in Pushkar to accommodate the tourists. According to the budget the travelers can either check into deluxe hotels as well as economy hotels. The services at these hotels will surely impress the guests.

Places of Interest in Pushkar: The primary local attraction here is the Brahma Temple. It is the only temple of its kind in the entire subcontinent. Besides this there are other temples too. These include Varaha temple, Aptaeshwar Temple, Savitri temple, Mahadev temple and Ramavaikuntha or Rangi temple. There are 52 Ghats at Pushkar where the travelers can take a dip. The Pushkar Lake is considered sacred by the devotees. It is said that taking a dip in it can enable a person to achieve salvation.

Places of Interest around Pushkar: Excursion tours from Pushkar are quite common. These places include Ajmer, Kishangarh, Roopangarh Fort, Kuchaman, Sambhar Lake, Tilonia and Foy Sagar. The most important place here is Merta, which is popularly known as the birthplace of Meera Bai. Within this town the tourists can check out Malkot Fort, Dudagarh, Charbhujanath temple, Palace of Meera and Shahi Jama Masjid.