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~ Pushkar - place of Hindu Pilgrimage ~

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When you go from Jaipur to Jodhpur in any case you should not fail to visit Pushkar, an important place of Hindu pilgrimage. The lovely township housing is idyllically located at the sacred lake of the same name. It is just 14 km apart from Ajmer, the most sacred of all Muslim pilgrimage sites in India, separated by the Nag Pahar (Snake Mountain).

Pushkar is also known for its camel fairs, a gathering of thousands of camels, cattle and horses for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local folk dances, song and entertainment.

lake Pushkar
holy place

Savitri Temple

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Pushkar Camel Fair