1. Visit the Brahma Temple
The Jagatpita Brahma Temple is one of very few temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator in Hindu belief. Its red spire and swan (hamsa) motif are the symbols of Pushkar.
2. Watch the aarti at Pushkar Lake
Sacred Pushkar Lake is surrounded by dozens of ghats. Arrive at sunset for the evening aarti, when lamps, bells and chants fill the air.
3. Ride the ropeway to Savitri Temple
Take the Savitri Temple ropeway up Ratnagiri hill, or climb the steps, for the best panoramic view of the town, the lake and the desert beyond.
4. Catch sunrise at Gayatri (Pap Mochani) Temple
A shorter climb on the opposite side of town, this hilltop temple is a favourite spot for sunrise photographs over Pushkar.
5. Take a camel safari into the dunes
A sunset camel safari is the classic Pushkar experience: slow, peaceful and endlessly photogenic.
6. Go on a jeep or night safari
Cover more ground on a jeep safari, or see the desert after dark on a night safari.
7. Spend a night at a desert camp
Swap your hotel for a night camp with a campfire, dinner and a comfortable Swiss tent.
8. Enjoy a Rajasthani folk dance evening
Watch Kalbelia-style dance, live folk music and a fire show at a cultural evening in the camp.
9. Shop in Sadar Bazaar
The main market runs parallel to the lake and is packed with textiles, bags, silver jewellery, musical instruments and souvenirs. Bargaining politely is part of the fun.
10. Taste Pushkar’s rose products and street food
Pushkar is famous for its rose fields. Try gulkand (rose petal preserve), rose sweets and malpua, and stop for a hot cup of chai. Pushkar is a holy town, so food in town is vegetarian and alcohol is not served.
11. Explore the Rangji and Varaha temples
The Rangji Temple blends South Indian, Rajput and Mughal styles, while the Varaha Temple is one of the oldest in Pushkar. Both are easy to include on a walk around town.
12. Time your visit for the Pushkar Fair
Every November the Pushkar Camel Fair transforms the town with camels, competitions and pilgrims. See the fair programme guide.
13. Play Holi in Pushkar
Pushkar’s Holi festival is one of the liveliest in India, with music and colour filling the streets near the main market.
14. Fly in a hot air balloon
During the fair season, hot air balloon rides offer an unforgettable view of the camels and dunes from above.
15. Make a day trip to Ajmer
Ajmer is a short drive over the hills. Visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah and see our guide to top attractions in Ajmer.
Best time to visit Pushkar
October to March is the most pleasant season, with the Camel Fair in November and Holi in March. April to June is very hot, while the July–September monsoon turns the surrounding hills green.
