Must-SeeBrahma Temple
One of the very few temples in the world to Brahma, the creator, with a red spire above the lake.
Pushkar
A holy desert lake town with the rare Brahma Temple, white ghats and the great camel fair.
- Best Time to Go
- Oct–Mar
Our full guide to Pushkar is being written. It's on the North India list as Must-See and India list as Worth a Detour.
What to See
Must-See
Must-SeePushkar Lake
A holy lake ringed by 52 ghats and hundreds of white temples, said to have formed where a lotus fell.
Savitri Mata Temple
A hilltop temple to Brahma's wife, reached by a ropeway or a steep walk, with a superb sunset.
Pushkar Camel Fair Grounds
The dunes west of town, where the great November fair of camels and horses is held.
Worth a DetourSadar Bazaar
The long main lane behind the ghats, selling silver, cloth and rose products.
Worth a DetourRangji Temple
A 19th-century temple that mixes South Indian, Rajput and Mughal styles.
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