Travel to Pushkar and soak in the ambience of the holy city as you explore one of the highly rated pilgrimage destinations for Hindus in India. Encompassed within a beautiful valley and hilly terrain, Pushkar is a favorite tourist destination for its mystical charm. Home to the only Brahma Temple in the world and the site for the biggest camel fair in India, Pushkar is major tourist hotbed.
Some of the major tourist attractions of Pushkar are:
Pushkar Lake
The Pushkar Lake is considered very holy and you can usually see people taking a dip in its waters, especially during the Pushkar Fair. Legend has it that Kalidas wrote the Abhigyan Shakuntalam in the picturesque location of this lake. Don't forget to see the Panchkund and a cave that is located near the lake.
Pushkar Fair
Held during the Kartik month, which usually falls between October/November, Pushkar Fair sees the largest camel fair in India. Apart from a large sale of cattle, leatherware, clothes and household items; the most exclusive events of the fair are camel-cart races and cultural events.
Man Mahal
The Man Mahal Palace was the former residence of Raja Man Singh and is situated on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. Functioning now as an RTDC Sarover Tourist Bungalow, it is a must see during your Pushkar Travel as is the the heritage hotel Pushkar palace (Kishangarh House) that adjoins the Man Mahal
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