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Pushkar Palace The Hotel is classified by the Govt. of India, Deptt. of Tourism as a " Heritage Hotel" and has the finest accommodation in town, which offers memorable stay to the guests by providing royal comforts in traditional Rajasthani style. Rating: Heritage Tariff: US$ 64 Onwards / INR 2420 Onwards
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Jagat Singh Palace Built and managed by the princely family of Khanpur, this heritage hotel offers 36 deluxe sapcious air-conditioned rooms, well furnished in art-deco style to blend with Rajasthani art and architecture. Rating: Heritage Tariff: US$ 58 Onwards / INR 2200 Onwards
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Royal Camp The Nag Pahar, or the Snake Mountain, separates Pushkar from Ajmer, otherwise only 11 kilometres northwest of the city. This enchanting desert town is one of the most important pilgrimage centres of India. Rating: Tent Tariff: US$ 158 Onwards / INR 6000 Onwards
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Hotel Sarovar Sarovar, Classic Hotel, a unit of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC). RTDC offers a vast network of accommodation throughout Rajasthan. These complexes are strategically located and come in low budget, economy and deluxe ranges. Rating: Heritage Tariff: US$ 14 Onwards / INR 550 Onwards
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Rtdc Tourist Village Tourist Village, Standard Hotel, a unit of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC). RTDC offers a vast network of accommodation throughout Rajasthan. These complexes are strategically located and come in low budget, economy and deluxe ranges. Rating: Tent Tariff: US$ 8 Onwards / INR 300 Onwards
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Hotel New Park Hotel New Park is ideally situated on the eastern edge of Pushkar surrounded by mountains, forest, and a beautiful rose garden. This property offers visitors an unforgettable experience of real unspoilt India at its rural best. Rating: One Star Tariff: US$ 12 Onwards / INR 450 Onwards
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Hotel Pushkar Resorts Puskar Resorts provides an ambience of peace and tranquility, after the heat, dust and crowds during a hectic tour of Rajasthan. Rating: Resort Tariff: US$ 84 Onwards / INR 3195 Onwards
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Hotel Peacock Resort The resort is very old heritage property run by a traditional Brahmin family, surrounded by lush green spacious garden & orchards , providing perfect atmosphere . Rating: Resort Tariff: US$ 9 Onwards / INR 350 Onwards
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Hotel Master Paradise Hotel Master Paradise surrounded by the Naag Pahar (Snake Mountain) on one side and the Holy Town on the other, offers quite charm, luxury and comforts in witness of panoramic view of the nature. Rating: Three Star Tariff: US$ 36 Onwards / INR 1375 Onwards
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Hotel Navratan Palace Rating: Two Star Tariff: US$ 11 Onwards / INR 400 Onwards
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Pushkar Camel Fair Dates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Pushkar Camel Fair Dates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

2008
November 07th to November 13th, 2008

2009
October 26th to November 02th, 2009

2010
November 15th to November 21th, 2010

Pushkar Camel Fair

The Pushkar Fair or "Pushkar ka Mela" (In Hindi), is the world's largest camel fair held in the holy town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan, India. The Pushkar fair is indubitably the world's largest camel fair. it brings together camel traders, pilgrims, visitors, and those who're here simply to participate in one of the season's most colourful social events. Besides tented camps, there are hundreds of shops selling everything from handicrafts to spices, foodstuff and jewellery. For visitors, a number of activities are also arranged, but most simply wish to stay within the fair grounds to watch the fascinating Rajasthani village metamorphose before their eyes.

Thousands of people go to the banks of the Pushkar Lake where the fair takes place. Men buy and sell their livestock, which includes camels, cows, sheep and goats. The women go to the stalls, full of bracelets, clothes, textiles and fabrics. A camel race starts off the festival, with music, songs and exhibitions to follow. Between these events, the most waited for is the test of how the camel is able to bring the items. In order to demonstrate, the men go up on the group of camels one after another.

During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural India flock to Pushkar, along with Camel and Cattle for several days of live stock trading, horse dealing, pilgrimage and religious festival.

The small town, becomes a cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus and tourists reach here during Pushkar fair. According to Hindu chronology, it takes place in the month of Kartika (October or November) beginning on ashtmi 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues till full moon (Poornima). The Camel and Cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival period. During the later half, religious activities dominate the scenario. Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow salvation.

This small town is transformed into a spectacular fair ground, as rows of make shift stalls display an entire range of objects of art to daily utility stuff. Decoration items for Cattle, Camel and women, everything is sold together. Small handicraft items are the best bargain for buying souvenir. The Camel and Horse races have crowds to cheer. Camel judging competitions are Quite popular with animal lovers. Each evening brings different folk dances and music of Rajasthan, performers delivering live shows to the roaring and applauding crowds.

Pushkar fair has its own magic and it's a lifetime experience for travellers. It has featured in numbers of travel shows, films and magazine. According to lonely planet -"Its truly a feast for the eyes.

If you are any where within striking distance at the time, Its an event not to be missed." Foot print India handbook 200 I writes- "The huge mela is Pushkar's biggest draw an unforgettable experience."

Pushkar: How To Reach - How To Get There - Getting In And Out

By Air: The nearest airport is Sanganer Airport at Jaipur at distance of 146 km from Pushkar, which is connected with major cities. A newly built air strip at Kishangarh can cater to small charter flights.
Helipad at Ghooghra (Ajmer) and Devnagar (Pushkar) can cater to clients travelling by helicopter.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Ajmer. Ajmer is well connected by Rail to all important cities. Pushkar is just 12 Kms from Ajmer.

By Road: Pushkar is well connected to important cities of Rajasthan and country.

Distance from Important Cities

Jaipur -145 Kms
Delhi - 415 Kms
Mumbai - 900 Kms
Ahemadabad - 520 Kms
Jodhpur 205 Kms
Bikaner 265 Kms
Nagaur -15O Kms
Jaisalmer - 475 Kms
Merta - 70 Kms
Bundi - 180 Kms
Kota - 220 Kms

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Pushkar Palace to Visit

* Pushkar Lake
* Jagat Pita Shri Brahma temple
* Varaha temple
* Apteshwar Mahadev temple
* Savitri temple
* Temple of Rangji (New and Old) or Shri Vaikunthnathji
* Man Mahal
* Gurudwara Singh Sabha (Pushkar)

Pushkar History

Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India. The date of its actual founding is not known, but legend associates Lord Brahma with its creation.

The Ramayan mentions Pushkar and says that Vishvamitra performed tapa here. It further says that the Apsara Menaka came to Pushkara to bathe in its sacred waters.

The Mahabharata says that while laying down a programme for Maharaja Yudhishthara’s travel, “Maharaja after entering the Jungles of Sind and crossing the small rivers on the way should bathe in Pushkara". And, per Vaman Purana, Prahlada on his pilgrimage to holy places visited Pushkarayana.

A Pratihara ruler of Mandore, Nahadarava, restored this tirtha in the seventh century. He got the place cleared and the lake restored by making an embankment on the side of the river Luni. He rebuilt old palaces and built twelve dhrnashalas (resting places) and ghats on three sides of the lake.

The sage Parasara is said to have been born here. His descendants, called Parasara Brahamanas, are found in Pushkar and the surrounding area. The famous temple of Jeenmata has been cared for by Parasara Brahmans for the last 1000 years. Pushkarana Brahamanas may also have originated here.

Pushkar Climate and Geography

CLIMATE
Pushkar has an extreme climate. The maximum temperature during the summers can go up to 40-45°C while in the winters it can be below 10°C. There is not much rain during the monsoon. The best season to visit this place is in the winters (October to March).

Geography

Pushkar is located at [show location on an interactive map] 26.5° N 74.55° E.[2] It has an average elevation of 510 metres (1673 feet).

Pushkar Brief Introduction

Pushkar (Hindi: पुष्कर) is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India. Pushkar means born due to a flower. In Hindu mythology it is said that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar. It is situated at 14 Km North West from Ajmer and is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage sites for devout Hindus.) It is often called "Tirth Raj" - the king of pilgrimage sites - and has in recent years become a popular destination for foreign tourists.

Pushkar lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake. It has five principal temples, many smaller temples and 52 ghats where pilgrims descend to the lake to bathe in the sacred waters. One of the primary temples is the 14th century temple dedicated to Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. Very few temples to Lord Brahma exist anywhere in the world. Other temples of Brahma include those at Besakih in Bali, Bithoor in Uttar Pradesh, India, village asotra near balotra city of barmer district in rajasthan INDIA and Prambanan in Indonesia.

Pushkar is also famous for its annual Pushkar Camel Fair.

The natural environment of Pushkar and the sacred lake has become increasingly degraded in the last few decades. The problems stem mainly from overdevelopment of tourist facilities and the deforestation of the surrounding area.

Hotels in Pushkar - Rajasthan - India.

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Pushkar Hotels

• Hotel Master Paradise


• Hotel Navratan Palace


• Hotel New Park


• Hotel Peacock Resort


• Hotel Pushkar Resorts


• Hotel Sarovar


• Jagat Singh Palace


• Pushkar Palace


• Royal Camp


• RTDC Tourist Village