Pushkar trip planner: best time, cost and things to do

Pushkar, Rajasthan
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Holy lake town with ghats, the Brahma Temple and a famous camel fair. The best time to visit Pushkar is October to February, and May to June is best avoided (extreme heat). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹650 to ₹4,650 per person per day.

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Pushkar at a glance

State
Rajasthan
Best months
October to February
Best avoided
May to June (extreme heat)
Suggested stay
2 days
Nearest airport
KQH, about 45 km
Nearest railway station
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Good for
spiritual, chill, heritage
Ground cost per person per day
₹650 budget, ₹1,750 mid-range, ₹4,650 comfort

How much does a trip to Pushkar cost?

About ₹650 (budget), ₹1,750 (mid-range) or ₹4,650 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Pushkar.

What to eat in Pushkar

  • Malpua
  • Falafel in the bazaar
  • Lassi

Top things to do in Pushkar

  • Pushkar Lake ghats: 52 ghats round a holy lake. about 2 hours. free entry
  • Brahma Temple: One of the very few temples to Brahma. about 1 hour. free entry
  • Savitri Temple: A hilltop temple by ropeway. about 2 hours. free entry
  • Pushkar bazaar: Malpua and silver. about 1.5 hours. free entry
  • Ajmer Sharif Dargah: The Sufi shrine of Moinuddin Chishti. about 2 hours. free entry
  • Pushkar Camel Fair: The huge camel fair in Kartik. about 4 hours. free entry

How to get to Pushkar

To reach Pushkar, the nearest airport is KQH, about 45 km away, and Ajmer Junction (AII) is the railway station. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 145 km, 3 hours).

Frequently asked questions about Pushkar

When is the best time to visit Pushkar?

The best months for Pushkar are October to February. May to June: extreme heat. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.

How much does a trip to Pushkar cost?

On the ground in Pushkar a budget trip costs about ₹650 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹1,750 and a comfortable one about ₹4,650, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Pushkar. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.

How many days do you need in Pushkar?

Plan at least 2 days in Pushkar. It works well as a short break.

What should you eat in Pushkar?

Try Malpua, Falafel in the bazaar, Lassi.

How do you get to Pushkar?

To reach Pushkar, the nearest airport is KQH, about 45 km away, and Ajmer Junction (AII) is the railway station. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 145 km, 3 hours).

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