Pushkar

Pushkar Tour Packages — Rajasthan’s Most Spiritual Town

Looking for Pushkar tour packages that capture both the spiritual heart and the vibrant culture of this extraordinary town? You’re in the right place.

Pushkar — History and Spiritual Significance

Pushkar, a historic town in Rajasthan, India, boasts a rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance dating back thousands of years. According to Hindu mythology, Pushkar was created when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower, which transformed into the sacred Pushkar Lake. This lake, surrounded by over 500 temples and 52 ghats, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. Hindus believe that bathing in its waters during the auspicious Kartik Purnima period washes away a lifetime of sins — and during that time, the town fills with pilgrims from every corner of the country.

Among its many temples, the Brahma Temple stands out as one of the very few in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator in the Hindu trinity. Built in the 14th century with its distinctive red spire and silver turtle entrance, it draws devoted pilgrims and curious travellers in equal measure. Pushkar’s spiritual atmosphere is unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan — quieter than Jaipur, more intimate than Jodhpur, and with a timeless quality that tends to make visitors stay longer than they planned.

Top Experiences in Pushkar

Pushkar is a small town but one that rewards wandering without a fixed agenda. That said, there are a few things that should be on every visitor’s list.

An early morning walk around Pushkar Lake as the ghats come alive with prayer rituals and flower offerings is genuinely one of the most atmospheric experiences in Rajasthan. The light, the chanting, the smell of incense — it stays with you. The Brahma Temple is best visited early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday crowds and to catch the devotional rituals at their most alive.

The Savitri Temple, perched on a hilltop above the town, requires a short trek or a ropeway ride and rewards you with panoramic views over Pushkar and the surrounding desert — particularly spectacular at sunrise or sunset. The Rose Garden (Pushkar is one of India’s largest rose-growing regions) and the old Pushkar Bazaar, with its silver jewellery, leather goods, and Rajasthani textiles, are both worth an unhurried afternoon.

And if you happen to be travelling in November, the Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the most extraordinary events in India — more on that below.

All of these experiences are woven into our Pushkar tour packages, which can be combined with Jaipur, Jodhpur, or a full Rajasthan itinerary.

The Pushkar Camel Fair

The Pushkar Camel Fair, held annually in October or November during the Kartik Purnima lunar cycle, is one of the largest camel fairs in the world and one of India’s most iconic cultural events. What began as a livestock trading fair centuries ago has evolved into a week-long celebration of Rajasthani culture — with camel races, folk music and dance performances, traditional wrestling, and an atmosphere unlike anything else in India.

For international travellers, this is a bucket-list event. Tens of thousands of camels, horses, and cattle descend on the desert plains outside Pushkar, alongside traders, pilgrims, performers, and visitors from around the world. Accommodation books out months in advance during fair week, so planning ahead is essential. We arrange complete Pushkar tour packages Rajasthan tour packages around the Camel Fair dates every year — contact us well in advance if this is on your list.

Best Time to Visit Pushkar

October to March is the best time to visit Pushkar. The desert climate means winters are cool and dry, with crisp mornings and warm afternoons — perfect for exploring the ghats, temples, and bazaars on foot. November is particularly special if you can coincide with the Camel Fair, though accommodation prices spike significantly during fair week.

April to June brings intense desert heat, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C. The monsoon (July to September) is short in Pushkar compared to other parts of India but brings occasional heavy showers. The lake and its surroundings look their greenest in September and October, just as the weather starts to cool. Whatever time of year you visit,
our Pushkar tour packages are planned around the season.

How to Reach Pushkar

Pushkar is 145 km from Jaipur and about 400 km from Delhi, making it a natural addition to any Rajasthan tour or an extension of the Golden Triangle route.

The nearest railway station is Ajmer Junction, just 11 km away, which is well connected to Delhi (around 6 hours by express train), Jaipur (2 hours), and Agra. From Ajmer, Pushkar is a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride. There is no direct train to Pushkar itself. By road from Jaipur, the drive takes approximately 2.5 hours through pleasant Rajasthan countryside.

We arrange private car transfers to Pushkar from Jaipur, Delhi, or Agra — either as part of a full Rajasthan itinerary or as a standalone transfer with a professional driver who knows the route well.

Browse our Pushkar tour packages below — each one customizable to
your dates, group size, and budget., or contact us to build a custom Rajasthan itinerary that includes Pushkar alongside Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, or wherever else calls to you.