(2) Pushkar Tourism Packages

Known for hundreds of temples, lakes, Ghats and market places, the holy town of Pushkar is a mesmerising city in Rajasthan that leaves you enchanted. When you are in the city, wake up to the sound of soothing chants and devotional songs giving you a spiritual awakening.Although the city boasts of a number of temples, the most prominent one is the Brahma Temple, which is said to be one of the few temples of the deity all over the globe. Varaha Temple, Savitri Temple and Apteshwar Mahadev Temple are some of the other religious sites that carry a significant importance. Featuring an ornamented image house, the Varaha Temple is an ancient 12th century shrine which is said to be very sacred and you will be captivated once you step in its premises. Enjoy trekking up the Ratnagiri Hill and bow your head in respect at the Savitri Temple which is located atop the hill and offers a panoramic view of the magnificent city. The Pap Mochani Temple is another religious site which is believed to be sacred and is tops the list of must-visit spots in the vicinity.Take a holy dip in one of the most beautiful and the cleanest lakes in Rajasthan, the Pushkar Lake. This fresh water lake is a magical one as it is believed to have cured a number of skin diseases. Home to more than fifty two Ghats, Pushkar witnesses a lot of people taking bath in its sacred waters especially when the sun rises.You can also witness the world’s largest camel fair, the Pushkar camel fair which takes place annually in the month of October/November. People from all across the globe can be seen crowded in the city during the time of the fair. Not only tourists, this fair attracts filmmakers too who capture the beautiful moments of the festivity in their cameras. Witness more than fifty thousand animals that are brought from different parts of the country being traded and sold in this largest cattle fair of the country. You can go for half-day or full-day camel safari that are readily available at a reasonable price. Enjoy riding a camel through the desert on the sand dunes at the time of sunrise or sunset, and you will be dropped back to your place safely.Although this town has a well-connected internal transport system, you will have to exert a bit to reach here if you are travelling from another city as Pushkar does not have an airport. The nearest airport is the Jaipur airport which is located at an approximate distance of 146-km from where you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach the holy town.The town in the Ajmer district offers different variety of local delicacies as well as other tasty cuisines that are a huge hit amongst the tourists. There is something for foreigners as the Out of the Blue lake view restaurant offers delicious Italian food apart from local delicacies. The taste of the food matches the cleanliness and the service of this restaurant as food can be only relished to its best when the ambience is good. Next head to the Sixth Sense roof-top restaurant to taste the local delicacies and you can also grab a cup of filter coffee which is quite famous here. Honey & Spice and Sun-n-Moon are some other restaurants where you can savour local as well as international cuisine.There are a number of other places at an approximate distance of 10 km from Pushkar that are considered as the primary hotspots. Ajmer is home to the famous Dargah Sharif, Dargah of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, Ana Sagar Lake, Akbar’s Palace and much more. India’s most important Muslim pilgrimage site, Dargah Sharif is a sacred religious shrine which features a tomb of a Sufi saint and sees a lot of crowd especially on weekends. Further, head out to Akbar’s palace which is a famous museum and displays a variety of artefacts. It also has an art gallery from where you can purchase various paintings and other products at a reasonable price.The Ana Sagar Lake, set against the hills, is the most beautiful and tidy lake around the state. Two green parks namely the Dault Bagh and Subash Bagh are located on its banks and add to the attraction of this Lake. Apart from being near the spectacular water body, you can spend some time relaxing in the parks.Ajmer is also famous for Nasiyan Temple, also known as the Golden Temple, which is an ancient Jain temple where you can witness intricate architectural designs and spend some peaceful time at this double-storey temple hall.The Pushkar tourism packages allow you to explore Pushkar tourism extensively in your own way and you will get a chance to see the hidden places through these specially-crafted packages.