Come with Jana Indica to the Pushkar- Ajmer area in Rajasthan– offering the perfect amalgamation of nature, royal heritage, culture, wellness and spirituality- in a clean and intimate area. To those souls that are on a journey to seek tranquility, rejuvenate their spiritual core and take a deep dive into India’s rich history and traditions, the town is a hidden gem waiting to be found and a treat for senses.
You can stay in stylish heritage properties and traditional Indian havelis in the convenient center of town, lush tent hotels and/or amenitized star hotels, and lush and majestic resorts in Pushkar. Wellness is another dimension that is closely connected with staying in this town. One can trek to the adjacent hills for stunning views. There also are many hotels, havelis and institutions that offer Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda sessions.
Pushkar, an intimate town with a population of a little over 20,000 people is home to purportedly the only Brahma temple in the entire world- making the town, by that measure, the center of the universe! It is also called as Tirthguru/ Tirthraj or king of Tirths and is counted among revered spiritual sites for Hindus. It is the only Tirth featuring all 3 gods of the Trinity- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
The Pushkar town is also home to the famous Pushkar Fair or Pushkar Camel Fair that attracts over 200,000 visitors. Centered at the heart of town, the Pushkar Lake is the main attraction that has historical mentions dating back to 4th century BC. The lake has around 500 temples in its vicinity and is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats.
The town offers a feeling of close-knitted community living. One can delightfully and comfortably explore the town on foot through its alleys and lanes, gems of history hidden in every corner. There are vibrant bazaars that sell silverware, jewellery, handicrafts, rose products, recycled sarees (one of the biggest recycling centers in the country), famous Khoya Malpuas, hot milk and more. It is easy to spot cheerful and friendly locals dressed in colourful clothes and pagdis/ turbans.
The Pushkar town is located right next to Ajmer city- famous for Dargah Sharif that attracts visitors from all faiths across the country and the world. It is considered to be among the holiest Muslim shrines in India , built by Mughal King Humayun, in honour of the Persian Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. The Sufi shrine is also known for its enthusiastic qawwalis that are sung for visitors after evening prayer. Another attraction in Ajmer city is Ana Sagar lake. The artificial waterbody was built between 1135 and 1150 AD and is spread over a grand 13 square kilometres. See more attractions in the Jana Indica “Places” bottom menu.
