Pushkar
Historically, Pushkar always had great strategic importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later it became a favorite residence of the great Moghula. One of the first contacts between the Moghula and the British occurred in Pushkar when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jahangir here in 1616. The city was subsequently taken by the Scindias and, in 1818, it was handed over to the British, becoming one of the few places in Rajasthan controlled directly by British rather than being part of a princely state.
What to see
Brahma Temple,Pushkar Lake,Pushkar Bazar,Savitri Temple,Mahadeva Temple,Rangji Temple,Man Mahal.
Excursions
Pushkar also makes an important base point to visit some of the nearby destinations like Kuchaman, Kishangarh, and Roopnagar. The famous town of Ajmer houses some of the famous monuments of the Mughal era. The picturesque Sambhar Lake, also situated in Ajmer, is a bird watchers’ paradise.
Transportation
- Air : The nearest airport from Pushkar is Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Pushkar by Indian Airlines.
- Rail: Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts of India.
- Road:Pushkar is 11 km from main Ajmer bus stand. Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads are very good, and it takes around 3 hrs from Jaipur. You can also come by hire private cars.
Altitude: 169 mtrs, above sea level
Best Season: October to December
Climate: Summer, 25 to 40 deg C; winter, 5 to 25 deg C; Best season: July-March.
Clothing: Light cotton in summer and light woollen in winter
Season : October – March
| Distances from Jaisalmer : |
| Delhi |
404 Kms. |
| Agra |
399 Kms. |
| Ajmer |
11 Kms. |
| Bikaner |
267 Kms. |
| Bharatpur |
324 Kms. |
| Jaipur |
143 Kms. |
| Jaisalmer |
524 Kms. |
| Jodhpur |
219 Kms. |
| Mt. Abu |
386 Kms. |
| Ranthambhore |
284 Kms. |
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