Pushkar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
pilgrimage and cattle fair city in Rajasthan, India
About Pushkar
Pushkar is a small holy town in the state of Rajasthan famous for the Pushkar Lake, various ghats and temples spread all around the lake. Since being discovered by tourists the areas around the lake have filled with souvenir shops, cafes selling bhang lassis and hotels - you will find an interesting mix of pilgrims, Indian tourists and backpackers. The word 'Pushkar' means lotus flower, which is said to be the seat of Brahma, one of the Hindu holy trinity, who is worshipped as the creator of this world. The legend has it that when the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, Brahma in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died from the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where it gave birth to a lake. Brahma is suppose
Top Attractions in Pushkar
Explore the best things to see and do in Pushkar:
- ★Aptaeshwar Temple
- ★Atmeshwar Temple
- ★Brahma Temple
- ★Man Mahal / Hotel Pushkar Palace
- ★Pap Mochini Temple
- ★Pushkar Cooking Art
- ★Pushkar Lake
- ★Pushkar Yoga Garden
Where to Eat in Pushkar
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴A Blue Star
- 🍴Aroma Royal Pushkar
- 🍴Cafe Nature's Blessing
- 🍴Everest Cafe
- 🍴Funky Monkey Cafe
- 🍴Laughing Buddha Cafe
Where to Stay in Pushkar
- 🏨Akash
- 🏨Aroma
- 🏨Everest
- 🏨Foothills Camp Resort
- 🏨Green Park
- 🏨Honeydew
Pushkar Travel Guide Sections
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