Pushkar
Pushkar is a small holy town in Rajasthan, northwestern India, built around a lake that Hindus consider sacred. It suits a calm pause on a Rajasthan trip.
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Pushkar is a small holy town in Rajasthan, in northwestern India, built around a lake that Hindus consider sacred. Pilgrims bathe on the stone ghats and visit Brahma Temple, one of the few temples in India dedicated to the god Brahma. Most of the old town is a short walk from the water, so daily life centers on the lake: bathing in the morning and ceremonies at dusk.
Pushkar sits a short drive from Ajmer, a larger city nearby, and works as a slow stop on a Rajasthan route. The town is compact enough to cover on foot. Plan at least two nights to see the lake, a hilltop sunset and the market. The cooler months, roughly October to March, are the usual choice. The camel fair in late autumn brings large crowds into town, so book rooms early if you plan your trip around it.
Pushkar in five
- Decide before the camel fairThe Pushkar Camel Fair in the autumn fills hotels and raises rates steeply. If you want it, book months ahead; if you do not, travel a week either side for a calmer town.Rajasthan
- Remove shoes and put cameras away at the ghatsThe 52 bathing ghats around the lake are holy, and photography at the water is restricted. Follow signs and local advice, and walk barefoot.
- Politely decline unsolicited puja offersSelf-styled priests may offer to guide you through a flower ritual and ask for a large donation afterward. You can say no, or agree on any offering with an official priest before you start.
- Treat Pushkar as vegetarian and alcohol-freeThe town bans meat, eggs and alcohol in its core. Cafes cater to travelers with menu variety, but check your hotel's rules if you expect a drink.
- Fly into Jaipur or take the train to AjmerAjmer is the nearest main railhead, about 14 km away, and taxis cover the final stretch. Jaipur is 2.5–3 hours by road.Jaipur
Things to do in Pushkar
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Need to know
- Airport
- Jaipur, about 2.5–3 hours by road
- Getting there
- Train to Ajmer, then taxi or bus about 30 minutes
- Getting around
- Walking, autos and bicycles; the lake is a short loop
- Best base
- Near the lake ghats or Main Bazaar
- Time needed
- 1–2 days; more in fair season
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh23°Low11°Cool, clearJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low14°Warm, clearFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low19°WarmMarchClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low25°HotAprilClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh40°Low28°Very hotMayClear
Poor
- High
- 40°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh38°Low29°Hot, dustyJuneClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 29°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dusty
- JulyRain19 rainy daysHigh33°Low27°MonsoonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 230 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- AugustRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°MonsoonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 227 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°HumidSeptemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Humid
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Warm, dryOctoberClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low17°Camel fair seasonNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Camel fair season
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low12°Cool, busyDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, busy
Average daily high and low in Pushkar, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Jan Urs festival, Ajmer · Dec Urs festival, Ajmer
Right now in Pushkar
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 47%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Pushkar
04:52 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°20°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed31°20°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 31°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu31°21°0%Thursday: Clear. High 31°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri32°21°0%Friday: Clear. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat32°21°0%Saturday: Clear. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun32°21°0%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Mon32°19°0%Monday: Clear. High 32°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 03:01 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- Dec–JanUrs festival, AjmerPushkar
Day trips by train
- Ajmerabout 30 minutes by roadA dargah city with a major Sufi shrine and the railhead.
- Jaipurabout 2.5–3 hours by roadThe Pink City, a standard next stop.Read the guide
- Jodhpurabout 3.5–4 hours by roadThe Blue City with Mehrangarh fort.Read the guide
Before you go to Pushkar
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Rules for Pushkar, checked
- Many nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Visa. Check your eligibility and apply only on the official portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in, before you travel.
- Pushkar is a holy town where alcohol and meat are banned, so most restaurants serve only vegetarian food.
- Take off your shoes before entering temples and shrines on the lake ghats, and cover your shoulders and knees.
- Ask before photographing people at prayers or ceremonies on the ghats, and do not photograph inside temples where signs forbid it.
Plan around Pushkar
The Pink City 2.5–3 hours away
Read the guideJodhpurThe Blue City and its fort
Read the guideRanthambhoreA tiger-safari stop in eastern Rajasthan
Read the guideAll of IndiaRegions, seasons and trains
Read the guideIndia e-VisaApply online before you fly into Delhi or Jaipur
Read the guideMoney in IndiaCarry small notes for donations and autos
Read the guidePushkar FAQ
Is Pushkar worth visiting?
Yes for the lake, the ghats and an easy day or two on a Rajasthan loop. It is quiet outside the fair and gets crowded in season.
When is the Pushkar Camel Fair?
It falls in the autumn around the full moon of Kartik, a date that moves each year. Confirm the dates with Rajasthan tourism before you book.
How many days do you need in Pushkar?
One night for the ghats, the Brahma temple and a hilltop sunset. Two nights if you want to slow down or visit Ajmer.
Can you drink alcohol or eat meat in Pushkar?
Not in the core of the town, where meat, eggs and alcohol are banned. Look further out or in Ajmer if that matters.
How do you get from Jaipur to Pushkar?
By road in about 2.5–3 hours, or by train to Ajmer and a short taxi. Private cars are the most flexible.