Pushkar Tour Packages

Pushkar sits 11 kilometres northwest of Ajmer in Rajasthan, at an elevation of 510 metres above sea level, and holds a very particular identity among Indian sacred towns. Neither as grand as Varanasi nor as heavily institutionalised as Tirupati, it is smaller, calmer, and more intimate than either, which is precisely its appeal. 

For first-time visitors and seasoned Rajasthan regulars alike, Pushkar tour packages offer a rare combination: genuine spiritual depth and a festival atmosphere that the entire world travels to witness.

Why Pushkar Holds Its Own Against Every Other Rajasthan Destination

Rajasthan runs on forts and palaces: Jaipur has the Amber Fort; Jodhpur has Mehrangarh. Pushkar contributes none of these to the conversation and holds its own anyway. 

It attracts a different kind of traveller: one who wants substance over spectacle, rituals still in active use rather than monuments behind cordons, and a bazaar that sells silver jewellery and spices rather than replica Taj Mahals. Three specific qualities set Pushkar apart from the rest of the state:

A Sacred Geography That Still Functions as Intended

Pushkar Lake is called Tirtha Raj in Hindu scripture: the king of all pilgrimage sites. The Padma Purana records that Lord Brahma himself chose this location to perform a yajna, a sacred fire ritual, and the lake emerged where a lotus petal fell from his hand. 

Every morning and evening, priests at the 52 ghats perform prayers over the water, and devotees travel from across the country to take a ritual bath they believe cleanses lifetimes of karma. 

The Brahma Temple, approximately 700 years old in its current form and one of the very few temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, stands at the edge of the lake and draws hundreds of devotees daily who associate it with the source of creation itself.

Compact, Connected, and Easy to Navigate

Pushkar covers roughly 4 sq. kilometres of town with the lake at its centre, which means everything worth visiting sits within walking distance of the main bazaar. EaseMyTrip lets you book buses to Pushkar directly, with AC and sleeper options from Delhi, Jaipur, and other major Rajasthan cities, making the overnight journey both comfortable and cost-effective.

A Town That Runs on Its Own Rules

Pushkar is a strictly vegetarian town, with alcohol officially prohibited within its sacred precincts. Without the late-night restaurant culture of meat and drink, Pushkar's evenings organise themselves differently, around the ghats, the bazaar, and the rooftop cafes that serve banana lassi, mint chai, and Israeli food to the considerable international backpacker community that Pushkar has attracted since the 1970s.

Places That Justify Every Pushkar Tour Package

Pushkar is not a large destination, but it layers its experiences densely. Pushkar tour packages typically build itineraries around these core sites, each of which delivers something different from the rest:

Brahma Temple

The Brahma Temple stands 700 years old in its current structure, built by Gokal Pande in the 14th century on a site of far older worship. The red spire, or shikhara, rises distinctively above the surrounding town and serves as a navigational landmark visible from most rooftops. Brahma temples exist in only a handful of locations worldwide, which gives this one a quiet theological gravity that pilgrims travel from every state to experience. 

Pushkar Lake

The lake measures approximately 500 metres across and sits at around 8 to 10 metres deep, surrounded by 52 ghats, each named after a particular king, saint, or mythological figure. Varah Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, and Brahma Ghat see the highest footfall. 

The Gandhi Ghat holds particular significance: Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed here after his assassination in 1948. The evening aarti, performed simultaneously at multiple ghats each day around 7:00 PM, remains the single most visually arresting moment the town produces.

Savitri Temple

The Savitri Temple sits atop the Ratnagiri hill behind Pushkar, accessible by a ropeway that runs from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The ropeway costs approximately ₹100 to ₹120 return per person. 

The climb on foot takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes via stone steps, and many devotees prefer it as a form of physical offering. The temple is dedicated to Savitri, the consort of Brahma, and the hilltop position produces the best panoramic view of Pushkar Lake, the town, and the surrounding desert floor available from any accessible vantage point. 

The Pushkar Camel Fair

A definite add-on in Rajasthan’s winter tour packages, the Pushkar Camel Fair, locally called Pushkar Mela, runs 17 to 24 November 2026. The largest livestock fair in Asia, it coincides with Kartik Purnima, the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik, and draws over 50,000 camels, horses, and cattle for trade.

Beyond the trading ground, the Rajasthan government organises more than 40 programmed events, including camel beauty pageants, turban-tying competitions, camel races, Kalbeliya dance performances, and Ghoomar folk displays. Hot-air balloons launch at dawn over the encampment.

How to Reach Pushkar

Pushkar does not have its own airport, which sounds inconvenient until you realise the road connections more than compensate. Jaipur International Airport (JAI) is the main entry point, sitting 150 kilometres out, with the drive into Pushkar taking around 2.5 hours. 

Here are the three standard routes travellers use:

• By Train: Ajmer Junction (AII) is the most practical rail hub, served by multiple daily trains from Delhi (Shatabdi Express, Ajmer Express), Jaipur (Intercity Express), and Mumbai (Aravalli Express).

From Ajmer Junction to Pushkar: Shared taxis charge ₹200 to ₹300 per person. Private one-way cabs cost approximately ₹500 to ₹700.

Pushkar Terminus (PUHT): Pushkar has its own station, but it only handles infrequent, local commuter trains.

• By Road: Pushkar connects to Jaipur via NH 58, to Jodhpur via NH 62, and to Delhi via NH 48 through Jaipur. Private cab hire from Jaipur costs approximately ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 one way. RSRTC state buses run from Jaipur and Ajmer to Pushkar on regular schedules for ₹80 to ₹150 per person.

Pushkar also pairs naturally with Ajmer as a combined day trip or two-night circuit. Ajmer tour packages typically include the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, one of the most visited Sufi shrines in South Asia, with Pushkar as the same-day extension.

When to Plan Your Pushkar Trip

Pushkar sits at the edge of the Thar Desert, which means summers from May onwards get hot enough to make outdoor sightseeing feel like a challenge rather than a holiday, and January nights drop to single digits with very little warning. The table below breaks it down season by season so you can match your timing to what you actually want from the trip: 

What First-Time Visitors to Pushkar Should Know

Most Indian tourist destinations come with a loose set of informal customs. Pushkar comes with rules, and a handful of them are worth knowing before you land rather than after:

• The Pushkar Prasad: Priests at the ghats often approach visitors to tie a red thread around the wrist and offer flowers and blessings. This is a legitimate part of the local tradition but also a source of confusion for first-time visitors who are then asked for a donation that can run surprisingly high. Politely declining is absolutely acceptable, or agreeing on a specific amount in advance before accepting the puja.
• No leather inside temples: Several Pushkar temples, including the Brahma Temple, prohibit leather products, including belts and bags, in addition to shoes. Leaving these items at your hotel before visiting avoids any issue at the entrance.
• Accommodation: Budget guesthouses near the bazaar start from ₹800 to ₹1,500 a night and are often genuinely charming. Heritage properties and resort stays run ₹2,500 to ₹6,000 and are frequently worth every rupee. Come during the Camel Fair and book early, because rates climb fast and the good rooms go faster. EaseMyTrip's hotels in Pushkar cover the full range with live availability and real guest reviews.

What to Eat in Pushkar

Pushkar's vegetarian-only status produces a food scene that concentrates all of its energy into the formats it does best: Rajasthani thali culture, street sweets of exceptional quality, and a cafe-rooftop culture that has developed its own hybrid identity from decades of international backpacker influence. The following dishes define the Pushkar eating experience:

• Dal Baati Churma: Hard-baked wheat balls called baati cook over a charcoal fire until the crust develops a deep golden shell, then the cook cracks them open and drowns them in clarified butter before serving alongside a thick spiced dal and churma, a crumbled wheat sweet made from the same dough crushed with ghee and jaggery.
• Malpua with Rabri: Pushkar locals call their town the City of Malpua. Every evening, Halwai Gali, the sweet-sellers' lane near the main bazaar, fills with the smell of frying flour and saffron. Malpua is a soft, thick pancake batter fried in ghee until the edges crisp, soaked briefly in sugar syrup, and served with a pour of cold rabri, a reduced-milk cream studded with cardamom and pistachios.
• Kulhad Lassi: Thick, cold, and served in an unglazed clay cup that adds a faint mineral quality to the yoghurt. The kulhad version adds a ladle of rabri on top, then a pinch of gulkand, a rose petal and sugar preserve that turns the whole thing rosy and faintly floral. 

Plan Your Pushkar Journey with EaseMyTrip

There is a running joke among people who have been to Pushkar: nobody leaves on the day they planned to. The ghats have a way of rearranging schedules. EaseMyTrip's Pushkar tour packages handle everything that comes before you arrive: flights into Jaipur, accommodation at different price points, and transport into town, so that by the time Pushkar starts working its particular magic, there is nothing left to organise.

Whether you plan around the November Camel Fair or prefer the quieter months for a more contemplative visit, every package on Easemytrip holidays comes with complete pricing transparency and zero booking fee on flights. Book yours today and give this particular corner of Rajasthan the time it genuinely deserves.