Activity
Things to do in Pushkar
12 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Pushkar
Camel cart ride on the Pushkar dunes
₹500–₹650 per person1.5 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Rajesh Kashyap on Pexels
Savitri Mata ropeway (return)
₹150–₹200 per person1 hour
A hilltop temple to Brahma's consort Savitri, with a view over the lake, the town and the desert beyond.
Representative photo · Photo by Ani Ani on Pexels
Brahma temple
Free45 minutes
One of the very few temples in India dedicated to Brahma, with a red spire and a marble floor set with coins.
Old Rangji temple
Free30 minutes
A South Indian-style temple to Vishnu with a tall gopuram, built by a merchant from Hyderabad.
Photo: Pinakpani · CC BY 4.0
Sadar Bazaar lanes and malpua
Free1.5 hours
Pushkar's main bazaar lane, full of textiles, silver and sweet shops frying fresh malpua.
Photo: Ninara · CC BY 2.0
Camel-back ride to the dunes at sunset
Price on request2 hours
Representative photo · Pushkar Fair -www.pushkarfair.eu · CC BY-SA 3.0
Jeep safari in Pushkar
Price on request
Walk the ghats, Varaha Ghat to Gau Ghat
1 hour
The stepped ghats around Pushkar's holy lake, lined with old temples, ashrams and houses.
Good to know
- Pushkar Fair 2026 is expected around 17–24 November, peaking on Kartik Purnima (24 Nov).
- Meat, eggs and alcohol are banned in town.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Pushkar?
Camel cart ride on the Pushkar dunes; Savitri Mata ropeway (return); Brahma temple; Evening aarti on the lake ghats; Morning walk round the lake ghats; Old Rangji temple.
What can you do for free in Pushkar?
Brahma temple; Evening aarti on the lake ghats; Morning walk round the lake ghats; Old Rangji temple; Sadar Bazaar lanes and malpua; Pushkar camel fair.
What is the best time to visit Pushkar?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Pushkar?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.