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A temple town and its lake used to play host to devotees and visiting traders to the annual camel fair. Today, Pushkar is the destination for revelers, tourists and students in search for a different dimension, from the hum drum to the holy.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A temple town and its lake used to play host to devotees and visiting traders to the annual camel fair. Today, Pushkar is the destination for revelers, tourists and students in search for a different dimension, from the hum drum to the holy.
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Stop At: Pushkar Lake, Pushkar 305022 India
A temple town and its lake used to play host to devotees and visiting traders to the annual camel fair. Today, Pushkar is the destination for revelers, tourists and students in search for a different dimension, from the hum drum to the holy.
Pushkar, which means lake of the lotus blossoms, is an ancient settlement that dates back to the 4th century. It stands at the base of a hill called Nag Pahar, in a valley encircled by the Aravallis in central Rajasthan. Hugging it are 52 ghats that give onto a ring of about 500 white – washed temples, ashrams and dharamsalas. On the banks of the lake you will see a holy men administering a ceremonial mudan to a screaming child ghats, as his pleased parents stand by a coconut and flowers in their hands. Wandering the lanes of the Pushkar, or watching the people form a roadside stall as you drink Tea, is a exercise that can absorb you for days. The other things you will notice is the indomitable spirit of Pushkar. Despite the distractions, it remains primarily a religious town. No alcohol or meat may be served within a five kilometre radius of the town.
Pushkar is also a stunning mix of architectural styles. Most of the mansions and temples are between 200 and 300 years old, built by local chieftains and merchant families.
Duration: 4 hours
