Pushkar: A different point of view

Have you ever considered Pushkar as your travel destination? Or after a long discussion with your friends and family you end up going to a usual hill station and gather the usual memories which you have been doing since many years? Readers, it’s time to get over Kasol and McLeodganj and try something unique and extravagant. Rajasthan is a popular tourist destination but the density of tourists is more in the commercial cities like Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur. Pushkar can be your getaway destination and the diversity of Pushkar for the tourists will definitely take your breath away. If mythology, architecture, nature and serene lakes attracts you, Pushkar is for you. If you need a break from your hectic metro life and you’re craving for a peaceful weekend, Pushkar is for you.

Pushkar is one of the ancient cities of India. Situated towards the north of Ajmer district, this tranquil city is a preferred destination for thousands of pilgrims and devotees coming to Rajasthan. 510 meters above the sea level, Pushkar city is surrounded by hills on three of its sides. There is a natural border between Pushkar and Ajmer in the form of a mountain known as ‘Nag Pahar’ this translates to Snake Mountain. Pushkar is also popular by the name ‘Rose garden of Rajasthan. High quality rose essence is exported to all over the world from Pushkar. Not just its interesting mythological history but also a legacy of Pushkar’s timeless heritage of architecture which makes Pushkar such a fascinating city. If mythology is to be believed, Pushkar was formed when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus on the ground which resulted in a creation of lake immediately. Hence, he named the place after the flower and since then the place is known as Pushkar. Interesting, isn’t it? Hard to believe the fact but the city of Pushkar is the home to the one and only temple where Lord Brahma is worshipped. Therefore, Pushkar holds an extreme importance in Hindu religion and Hindus believe that one cannot attain salvation without undertaking this ultimate pilgrimage to Pushkar.

October and November are the most appropriate time to visit Pushkar. The major point of attraction in Pushkar is the Annual Pushkar Camel Fair which is a 5-day event which begins in the last week of October. In the presence of 500,000 people and more than 50,000 camels, Pushkar Mela is the world’s largest cattle fair. Apart from livestock buying and selling, there are many other things to witness in the fair such as ‘matka phod competition’, ‘longest moustache competition’ and ‘bridal competition’. Recently, another event has been added to the event which is a football match between the local Pushkar Football team and the foreign tourists.

After a long tiring day of Pushkar site seeing, the city offers you world class resorts which guarantees a luxurious stay and comfort. Resorts in Pushkar for wedding are also popular among the new generation. The resorts vary from being pocket friendly to attract the youth to super luxury for the business class. Pushkar has something or the other for everyone. If you or someone close to you is getting married anytime soon and planning for a destination wedding, check the Wedding resorts in Pushkar before making the decision.

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