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2 days in Pushkar

A holy lake of 52 ghats, the Brahma temple and the world-famous camel fair.

Best time: Oct – Mar
Ideal length: 2 days
A day, mid-range: ₹4,000 per person
Trip for two: about ₹16,000

Planning a 2-day trip to Pushkar? Here's a day-by-day Pushkar itinerary with what it costs, where to stay and how to get there, ready to follow or make your own.

Why go now

The Pushkar Camel Fair runs around Kartik Purnima in late October or November: thousands of camels, folk music and a carnival in the dunes.

Pushkar is a small, holy town around a lake, with ghats, white temples and a famous market lane. It's peaceful most of the year, then transforms during the camel fair into one of India's biggest gatherings of traders, pilgrims and photographers.

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October to March: 22–30°C days, cool 8–14°C nights in mid-winter.

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Don't miss

Best things to do in Pushkar

01
Pushkar Lake
Ghats, temple bells and aarti at sunset.
02
Brahma Temple
One of very few temples in the world dedicated to Brahma.
03
Savitri Temple
A hilltop shrine with a ropeway and sunrise views over the town.
04
Camel Fair grounds
Traders, races and moustache contests during the fair.

Day by day

Pushkar itinerary for 2 days

D1
Day 1: The holy town
Morning
Start at the ghats around Pushkar Lake in the soft morning light; remove shoes on the steps. Walk to the Brahma Temple, one of very few in the world.
Afternoon
Wander the main bazaar for silver, textiles and rose products, with lunch at a rooftop café overlooking the lake.
Evening
Join the evening aarti at Varaha or Gau Ghat, when bells, chanting and lamps fill the lake. Dinner in the old town (Pushkar is vegetarian and alcohol-free).
Politely decline 'blessings' offered on the ghats; they come with a fee.
D2
Day 2: Sunrise and the fair
Morning
Take the ropeway (or a 45-minute climb) to Savitri Temple for sunrise over the town and the desert.
Afternoon
During fair season, spend the afternoon at the mela grounds watching camel trading, races and competitions. Otherwise, take a camel-cart ride into the dunes.
Evening
Sunset from the dunes on the edge of town, then head to Ajmer to catch your train.
Book stays months ahead for fair week; prices triple.

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Shorter or longer

Pushkar in 1, 2 or 4 days

1 day in Pushkar

Follow days 1 to 1 above and leave out “Sunrise and the fair”. Start early each day and book the main sights ahead.

4 days in Pushkar

Slow down with a free day for a spa, a cooking class or simply wandering, then add 1 day in Jaisalmer.

Pushkar trip from your city

From Ahmedabad:About 8 hours by road, or train to Ajmer

What it costs

Pushkar trip budget

Style	Per person, a day	2 days for two
Budget	₹1,500	₹6,000
Mid-range	₹4,000	₹16,000
Luxury	₹14,000+	₹56,000

Stay, food, local transport and entry fees; travel to Pushkar is extra. Rough guides from recent prices, so check before you book.

Where to stay

Best hotels in Pushkar for every budget

Budget
Lakeside guesthouses
Around the ghats
Simple rooms, rooftop cafés and lake views; book months ahead for fair week.
from ₹1,200 /night
Prices
Mid-range
Inn Seventh Heaven
Old town
A restored haveli with a famous rooftop restaurant.
from ₹5,000 /night
Prices
Luxury
The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa
Motisar Road
A quiet resort on the edge of the dunes.
from ₹16,000 /night
Prices

What to eat

Food to try in Pushkar

Malpua
Syrup-soaked pancakes from the bazaar sweet shops.
Kachori
Crispy fried pastries with spiced lentils.
Rooftop café thalis
Vegetarian thalis with lake views.

Getting there

How to reach Pushkar

Travel: Ajmer railway station is 15 km away; Jaipur airport is about 145 km.
Getting around: Everything in town is walkable. Ajmer is 15 km away by bus or taxi (about ₹500).

Pushkar is a holy town: no meat, eggs or alcohol in the centre.
Politely decline 'flower blessings' on the ghats unless you want to pay for one.

Before you go

What to pack for Pushkar

Power bank and charging cables
ID (Aadhaar or licence)
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples

Good questions

Pushkar trip FAQs

How many days are enough for Pushkar?

2 days are enough to see the highlights: Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple. Add a day or two if you like a slower pace.

How much does a 2-day Pushkar trip cost?

Roughly ₹1,500 a day per person on a budget, ₹4,000 mid-range and ₹14,000+ for luxury, not counting travel to get there. For two people mid-range, that's about ₹16,000 for 2 days.

What is the best time to visit Pushkar?

Oct – Mar. The Pushkar Camel Fair runs around Kartik Purnima in late October or November: thousands of camels, folk music and a carnival in the dunes.

Where should I stay in Pushkar?

Budget: Lakeside guesthouses (Around the ghats), from about ₹1,200 a night. Mid-range: Inn Seventh Heaven (Old town), from about ₹5,000 a night. Luxury: The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa (Motisar Road), from about ₹16,000 a night.

How do I reach Pushkar?

Ajmer railway station is 15 km away; Jaipur airport is about 145 km.

Is 1 day enough for Pushkar?

Yes, if you focus: follow days 1 to 1 of the itinerary above and skip "Sunrise and the fair". 2 days is the comfortable length.

How do I plan a trip to Pushkar from Ahmedabad?

About 8 hours by road, or train to Ajmer. Then follow the 2-day itinerary above; budget from about ₹1,500 a day per person plus travel.

What is the weather like in Pushkar?

October to March: 22–30°C days, cool 8–14°C nights in mid-winter.

What food should I try in Pushkar?

Malpua: Syrup-soaked pancakes from the bazaar sweet shops. Kachori: Crispy fried pastries with spiced lentils. Rooftop café thalis: Vegetarian thalis with lake views.

How do I get around Pushkar?

Everything in town is walkable. Ajmer is 15 km away by bus or taxi (about ₹500).

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