Pushkar, India - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-19

Pushkar is a sacred and enchanting desert town in Rajasthan, drawing pilgrims and travelers with its holy lake and tranquil spiritual ambiance. Its vibrant alleyways are filled with the scent of incense, charming rooftop cafes, and ancient temples set against scenic desert dunes.

Top things to do in Pushkar

Things to do in Pushkar include Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Devi Temple. Here are 12 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Pushkar

Here is what 3 days in Pushkar look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Rangji TempleOld Town
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  2. 2
    Varaha TempleOld Town
    50 m
  3. 3
    Nagar Ghat
    100 m
  4. 4
    Pushkar LakeLakefront
    200 m
  5. 5
    Pushkar Old Bazaar Street
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  6. 6
    Mahadeva Temple
    200 m (🚶 4 min)
  7. 7
    Atmateshwar Temple
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Pap Mochani TempleGayatri Hill
    1 km
  2. 2
    Gurudwara Singh SabhaGuru Nanak Marg
    400 m (🚶 6 min)
  3. 3
    Apteshwar Temple
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    Brahma TempleBrahma Temple Road
    2.2 km
  5. 5
    Desert Camp Sand Dunes
    1.6 km
  6. 6
    Savitri Devi TempleRatnagiri Hill
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Foy Sagar Lake
    5.1 km
  2. 2
    Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Pushkar?

Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Devi Temple, Varaha Temple, Rangji Temple, Ajmer Sharif Dargah and 6 more. Pushkar Lake: The spiritual heart of the town, surrounded by ghats for prayer, holy dips, and sunset views.

What can you do in 3 days in Pushkar?

Day 1: Rangji Temple, Varaha Temple, Nagar Ghat, Pushkar Lake. Day 2: Pap Mochani Temple, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Apteshwar Temple, Brahma Temple. Day 3: Foy Sagar Lake, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra.

Which areas should you explore in Pushkar?

The itinerary for Pushkar runs through Old Town, Lakefront, Gayatri Hill, Guru Nanak Marg, Brahma Temple Road and Ratnagiri Hill.

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