Pushkar - The tranquil town of Rajasthan |
![]() Exotic Vacations In India E-mail: info@caravantraveltalk.com Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 11 km from Ajmer, on the edge of a small and beautiful lake. Pushkar is a city of 400 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Pushkar prides itself on being the site of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation, Brahma. Every November, Pushkar comes alive with the vibrancy and color of the famous Pushkar Fair and the full moon festivities at the Ghats. At other times of the year, its location at the heart of the main tourist circuit of Rajasthan, makes Pushkar the perfect destination for travellers to pause for breath and feel the magic of one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India. A visit to Pushkar will leave you with memories that will linger a lifetime. |
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Pushkar Palace is a heritage hotel, built about 400 years ago by the
Maharajah of Kishangarh on the edge of the Lake Pushkar. The palace offers a spectacular
panorama of the 400 temples, banks, sand dunes and the Aravalli hills. The colorful
religious ceremonies conducted on the ghats of the lake, and other lively activities going
on can be viewed from the palace. Well equipped to cater to all types of guests, Pushkar
Palace is an ideal place to stay especially during the famous Pushkar Fair. Other
facilities available at the palace are jeep, horse and camel safaris which can be arranged
on request. It has well appointed A/c rooms and suites furnished with antique furniture
and fixtures. All rooms are equipped with attached baths, running hot and cold water, TV
and telephone. Jagat Singh Palace Hotel, a heritage property, nestled in the beautiful snake
mountain on one side and the great Thar sand dunes on the other, offers a royal setting to
explore the magic of the holy town of Pushkar. Built and managed by the princely family of
Khanpur this heritage hotel offers traditional hospitality perfectly blended with all
modern amenities. Set in 72,000 sq feet, the palace is adorned with hand paintings,
frescoes, period furniture and golden leaf inlay work. Its 36 super deluxe A/c / heated
rooms have been individually furnished tastefully and each room offers vast garden views.
The Palace provides a distinctive range of accommodation with an individual jharokha and
views of the Sand Dunes and Snake Mountain from all of its rooms. Its kingly grandeur are
the Conference Hall perfectly named "Darbar Hall" and the "Umaid
Mahal" a restaurant that serves tempting delicacies - Indian, Chinese, Continental
and Rajasthani. Facilities here include room service, laundry service, doctor on call, car
rental, cloak room, telephone, camping, jeep, horse and camel safaries.
The Royal Desert Camp
offers the camping village during the Pushkar Fair with boarding and
lodging facilities in the same tradition. The royal camps capture the
luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the maharaja's safari and shikar
camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of the skills
and crafts of Marwar. The accommodation consists of well appointed swiss
cottages and deluxe tents complete with linen, furniture, carpet and
facilities in specially designed modern toilets with running hot and
cold water. Excellent Indian and Continental meals are served in the
tented dining hall. Other facilities include camels and camel carts for
riding, safaris and sightseeing, round the clock coffee shop, tourist
information counter, parking facilities, telephone, laundry, room
service, doctor on call. The campfire is the focal point for the evening
entertainment program with rhythms of the thar-music, dancing magicians,
puppet shows, jugglers, flaming torches and camel parades. |
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Fast Facts
on Pushkar Location: 11 Km from Ajmer, 140 Km from Jaipur , 220 Km from Jodhpur, 280 Km from Udaipur, 390 Km from Delhi. Travel Information - How to get there. Air: Jaipur at 140 km is the nearest airport which is well connected with other cities. Rail: Ajmer at 11 km is the nearest railhead. Ajmer is well connected by train with Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other major cities of the country. There is also a Shatabdi Express between New Delhi and Ajmer. Road: A good network of roads joins Pushkar to Ajmer which in turn is connected with many other destinations in and around Rajasthan. Other Information Climate: The best time to visit Pushkar is between September and March. In summers the max temp is 40 deg C and min 25 deg C. In winters max temp is 23 deg C and min temp is 6 deg C. Shopping: Pushkars bazaars are one of the best places in Rajasthan to buy vivid embroidery and painted textiles in vibrant colours which are a striking part of the Rajasthani life. Blue pottery articles, which include flower vases, pots, jars, lampstands and many others are great buys. They are decorated with traditional and arabesque motifs of animals, birds and flowers. It is also a great place to buy silver jewellery. The Pushkar Fair is an ideal time, when shopping is fun and a variety of irresistible souvenirs are offered for sale. |
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