Tourist Attractions in Pushkar
The sacred city of Pushkar is a popular tourist destination as well as a site for a holy pilgrimage. It vantage position makes it possible to undertake numerous excursions from Pushkar, such as to Kuchaman, Kisangarh and Ajmer. Within Pushkar also, there are several interesting places to see. Witness the enchanting tourist places of Pushkar, Rajasthan with a sightseeing tour along with A Journey to India.
Some of the famous tourist attractions of Pushkar are:
Pushkar Lake
The holy Pushkar Lake, which is semi-circular in shape and surrounded by 52 lovely ghats is the most famous tourist attraction of Pushkar. It is believed that a dip in the holy waters of the lake on the occasion of Karthik Poornima brings salvation. Don't forget to see the Panchkund and a cave that is located near the lake.
Brahma Temple
The sole temple of Brahma in India, the beautiful Brahma Temple is made up of marble and is famous for its four-headed idol of lord Brahma. It's decorated with silver coins.
Man Mahal
The Man Mahal Palace was the former residence of Raja Man Singh and is situated on the banks of the Pushkar Lake and now functions as an RTDC Sarover Tourist Bungalow.
Savitri Temple
Dedicated to goddess Savitri, the first wife of Lord Brahma, it's the second most important temple in Pushkar. Located just behind the Brahma Temple on a hilltop, it provides a panoramic view of the scenic Pushkar Lake and exotic sand dunes nearby
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