Pushkar Tour Package by Rishi India Travels

1. Pushkar Lake (Pushkar Sarovar)

The Pushkar Lake is one of the most prominent spots of pilgrimage as well as the site of the world famous Pushkar Fair. It gains importance among spiritual travelers who aim to have a holy dip in the lake, which is considered a holy place and the King of ‘Tirthas’. It is believed that having a holy dip here is equivalent to doing meditation and prayer for a hundred years. Hence, this is most frequented by people who follow a particular faith. For others and including the religious people, this place is a beauty in itself. Surrounded by 400 temples and 52 palaces, the lake still looks serene and calm. The place is unique and the sunrise and sunset are beautiful to watch from here.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Nature, Pilgrimage, Photography.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: Open all days (9am to 6pm).
• Duration: 1-1.5 hours.

2. Brahma Temple

Brahma Temple is located in the town of Pushkar in Ajmer district of the Rajasthan in India. It is also known as Jagatpita Brahma Mandir.

Those who follow Hinduism believe that Lord Brahma is the Creator and worship him. In spite of the importance attached to Lord Brahma, there are only three temples for him all over the world and only one in India. The temple and its surroundings are unique. The temple structure is built of marble and it is beautiful. Though Pushkar has many temples, Brahma Temple stands apart for its magnificence.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Architecture,Pilgrimage, Photography.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: The summer timings (5 am to 1:30pm & 3pm – 9pm ) and the winter timings (5 am to 1:30pm & 3pm – 8:30pm).
• Duration: 1 hour.

3. Savitri Temple (Rope-Way)

The Savitri temple in Pushkar is located on the Ratnagiri hill which is a popular pilgrimage site for the Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri. It is a very strenuous work to climb on the hilltop but it is believed that the harder you work the more ‘Tapas’ are gained. In this temple you will find the idols of both the wives of Lord Brahma named Savitri and Gayatri. But as per tradition Goddess Savitri is always worshipped first and then prayers to Goddess Gayatri are offered.

A rope-way is an easy and affordable way to travel to hilly locations. Keeping this in mind, a new rope-way has been started in Pushkar. The rope-way has been constructed at Savitri Mata Temple. With the help of this rope-way, now you will be able to reach the 720 metres high temple in just 6 minutes.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Pilgrimage, Photography, Viewpoints.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: Open all days (5am to 12 pm & 4pm to 9pm).
• Duration: 30 min to 1 hour.

4. Camel Safari

Pushkar is the land of the pilgrims if we are told to describe it in only a few words. However, not many tourists know that it is one of the best places for camel safaris in the world. From a few hours around the changing sand dunes to a fortnight, the tourists can enjoy exotic camel rides throughout Rajasthan starting from Pushkar to make their trip truly adventurous and extremely memorable.

November to February is the best time to go out for a camel safari.

Visitors Information

• Famous For: Adventure, Photography
• Entry Fee: No entry fee is required but the safari costs minimum 1000 INR per person.
• Visiting Time: Preferably from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for booking.
• Visiting Duration: As long as your package duration is with the minimum duration being 2 to 3 hours.

Things to Do There

• Tourists can go for a camel ride .
• Watching the sunrise and the sunset amidst the golden sand dunes while being seated upon a towering camel is a huge attraction that is loved by all the tourists.
• You can even go for a trekking trip to Nagaur, Jailsalmeer and Mandawa on a camel for 3 to 4 days or a trip across some of the greatest towns and cities of Rajasthan for as long as a fortnight by booking a special package.

5. Man Mahal

Man Mahal is a magnificent palace constructed by Raja Man Singh of Amber. It is situated on the eastern side of Sarovar. The palace flaunts the uniqueness of Rajasthani style of architecture. It is now used as a tourist bungalow and it is under the control of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: History, Nature, Photography.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: Open all days (9 am to 5pm).
• Duration: 1-2 hours.

6. Varaha Temple

Among one of the very rare temples devoted to the varaha incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Varaha Temple is worthy a visit due to its uniqueness. According to a legend, it was part of a main temple destroyed by Aurangzeb and the evidence of the same can be found nearby. It is also one of the oldest temples around Rajasthan, as is evident by its architecture and current state. It’s closeness to the main city and the nearby markets make it easily accessible.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Pilgrimage, Photography, Architecture.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: Open all days.
• Duration: 1 hour.

7. Rangji Temple

A stunning architectural marvel, Rangji temple is an amalgamation of Mughal, Rajput and South Indian architecture. This temple is devoted to an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Rangji and is always filled with worshippers. Due to its proximity to the old markets of Pushkar, many western visitors also come here while exploring the city.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Pilgrimage, Photography, Architecture.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: Open all days (6am to 7pm).
• Duration: 1 hour.

8. Apteshwar Temple

Apteshwar Temple was famously built by Lord Brahma himself to appease Lord Shiva. It is built right next to Brahma temple inside a cave and can be easily visited enroute to Brahma temple. This temple too is a part of an interesting folklore and therefore an important pilgrimage site for the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Pilgrimage, Photography.
• Tickets: No entry fee.
• Opening Timings: Open all days (6:30 am to 8:30 pm).
• Duration: 1 hour.