Pushkar weekend trip from Delhi
Lake ghats, the Brahma temple and desert dunes
- By road
- 461 km
- By bus
- ≈ 8 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,230 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Yoga Express 19032Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
7 h 10 min
5:35 am+1
Ajmer Jn · 9 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Pushkar.
- Direct busAbout 8 h (fastest 4 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹499 a seat.
- By road461 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadPushkar Terminus, in town, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportKishangarh, 29 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
22°
10°
1d rain
Feb
26°
14°
0d rain
Mar
31°
18°
1d rain
Apr
37°
24°
1d rain
May
39°
27°
1d rain
Jun
37°
27°
5d rain
Jul
33°
25°
14d rain
Aug
30°
24°
13d rain
Sep
31°
23°
6d rain
Oct
32°
21°
2d rain
Nov
28°
16°
1d rain
Dec
24°
12°
0d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — ghats and the Brahma temple
- 10:00 amBrahma temple and the lanes of Sadar Bazaar
- 12:30 pmMalpua at Sarweshwar Sweets near the market
- 4:00 pmWalk the ghats from Varaha Ghat to Gau Ghat
- 6:00 pmEvening aarti at Brahma or Varaha Ghat
Sunday — Savitri hill and the dunes
- 5:45 amClimb to Savitri Mata temple for sunrise over the lake
- 9:00 amBreakfast at a rooftop café overlooking the lake
- 11:00 amOld Rangji temple
- 3:00 pmCamel cart ride on the dunes at the edge of town, then back to Ajmer for the evening train
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
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Pushkar: questions people ask
How far is Pushkar from Delhi?
About 461 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 8 h and the Yoga Express takes 7 h 10 min to Ajmer Jn.
What is the best time to visit Pushkar?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Pushkar?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Yoga Express (19032): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:25 pm and reaches Ajmer Jn at 5:35 am the next day (daily). Ajmer Jn is 9 km from Pushkar in a straight line.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Pushkar?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹499 a seat, and the journey takes about 8 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Pushkar?
Warmest in May (days around 39°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 10°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 14 rainy days.
Can I do Pushkar in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Pushkar cost?
From about ₹5,230 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Pushkar this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.