This pond-sized Hindu pilgrimage town is a magical desert-edged place, with one of the world's few Brahma temples. Rows of sacred Ghats front a mystically compelling lake, where hundreds of milky-coloured temples and weather-touched domes sit under an irregular, pale grey sky.
For most of the year, Pushkar is a heavy-eyed little holy town that attracts a lot of backpackers and hippie types. Pushkar really comes alive for a couple of weeks in October/November, when the Pushkar Camel Fair comes to town.
It's a fascinating and peculiar sight, and a great opportunity to witness an old traditional style Indian festival. Pushkar is worth a visit at any time of year though if you want to chill out.
