Pushkar is one of Hinduism's holiest towns, built around a sacred lake surrounded by 52 bathing ghats and the rare Brahma Temple. The small bazaar is one of Rajasthan's most atmospheric — silver jewelry, textiles, and Israeli falafel shops side by side.
| Distance | 145 km from Jaipur (60 km from Ajmer) |
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| Travel time | 2.5 hours from Jaipur |
| Getting there | Bus from Jaipur's Sindhi Camp (₹150-200), private taxi (₹2500), or train to Ajmer + taxi (40 min) |
| Cost | $15-25 total including transport and food |
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Highlights
- Pushkar Lake morning aarti ceremony
- Brahma Temple (one of few in the world)
- 52 ghats walk
- Pushkar Bazaar shopping
- Savitri Temple hilltop views