Pushkar Travel Guide: Rajasthan's Holy Lake Town

Pushkar is built around a holy lake, with ghats, laid-back lanes and a slower pace than Rajasthan's bigger cities. It is best known beyond that for the Pushkar Camel Fair, one of the festivals that defines Rajasthan's cultural calendar.

On the classic first-time itinerary Pushkar is the stop between Jaipur and Jodhpur, a deliberate change of pace after Jaipur's forts and bazaars.

One to two nights is the suggested stay, enough for a slower, spiritual stop on the lake without it becoming the centre of the trip.

October to March, in line with the rest of Rajasthan. If the Pushkar Camel Fair itself is the draw, time your visit to its dates specifically, as it is a set annual event.

Pushkar is reached by private car from Jaipur on the way to Jodhpur, a short detour that most first-time loops build in rather than skip.

Pushkar's stays lean towards simpler guesthouses and lakeside havelis in keeping with the town's laid-back character. Tell us your dates and style for a match.