Parikrama Marg Lake Circumambulation
Experience the magic of desert sunsets with camel rides in Pushkar, a scenic day trip destination from Ajmer.
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Parikrama Marg Lake Circumambulation
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Beautiful sunset views
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience the magic of desert sunsets with camel rides in Pushkar, a scenic day trip destination from Ajmer.
"The desert looks stunning at sunset; plan your visit for the evening to catch this breathtaking view."
💰 Bargain Hard!
Prices for camel rides and desert activities are often inflated. Negotiate aggressively to get a fair price.
🌅 Sunset Magic
The desert looks stunning at sunset. Plan your visit for the evening to catch this breathtaking view.
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.1 · 511 reviews
Type
Tourist Attraction
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Sunset Camel Ride
Desert outskirts
Experience a magical sunset over the desert dunes on a traditional camel ride, often accompanied by Rajasthani music.
Desert Scenery
Near Pushkar
While not a vast desert, the landscape offers a glimpse of desert life and is particularly scenic during the golden hour.
Local Transport from Ajmer
Ajmer to Pushkar
Easily accessible via local transport from Ajmer, making it a convenient day trip option for exploring the area.
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Need help with Pushkar trip
Hello, Me and my bestfriends are planning a short trip to Puskar (1-2 days). None of us has ever been to Pushkar before so any help with deciding the itinerary and recommendations for good places to stay (must have a pool) would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
💰 Bargain Hard!
Prices for camel rides and desert activities are often inflated. Negotiate aggressively to get a fair price.
🌅 Sunset Magic
The desert looks stunning at sunset. Plan your visit for the evening to catch this breathtaking view.
Help planning to visit pushkar for a day trip
I’m coming to Jaipur in December after long time with my partner and it’s her first time in India. I am planning to go Pushkar for a day trip but i don’t know how to drive car and I’m pretty sure she won’t be able to drive car in india. I’m avoiding any public buses and I don’t…
Pushkar trip this weekend anyone.
Is anyone up for Pushkar trip this weekend?
🚗 Local Transport
Local transport from Ajmer is readily available and a convenient way to reach Pushkar for a day trip.
🏜️ Desert Experience
While not a vast desert, it offers a pleasant experience, especially with traditional music.
Planning my first solo trip …. Is Pushkar good during Holi for it ?
Hey I’m 28 m (recently divorced) planning to visit Pushkar for it much applauded holi festival Any suggestions for where to smoke , chill and rave or any good event happening having the above said scenes.
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💰 Bargain Hard!
Prices for camel rides and desert activities are often inflated. Negotiate aggressively to get a fair price.
🌅 Sunset Magic
The desert looks stunning at sunset. Plan your visit for the evening to catch this breathtaking view.
🚗 Local Transport
Local transport from Ajmer is readily available and a convenient way to reach Pushkar for a day trip.
🏜️ Desert Experience
While not a vast desert, it offers a pleasant experience, especially with traditional music.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Pushkar offers a picturesque desert experience, especially during sunset with camel rides. While many enjoy the scenic beauty and traditional music, a significant number of visitors feel the desert activities are overpriced and a 'scam' due to aggressive sales tactics and inflated costs. Managing expectations and bargaining hard are key to a positive visit.
"Pushkar is a nice tourist place to enjoy. Here you can have camel ride, gypse and quad bike. You need to book camel chariot to go to the desert. They will charge too much you need to bargain a lot whatever ride you take. They ask for very high price just negotiate as much as you can and enjoy the place.
We basically went in the evening. The place is very beautiful in the evening. You can have sunset view and really the desert looks very nice in the evening. You can go any time no worry. We were there in the summer so we went in the evening. You can take local transport from Ajmer to go Pushkar."
Mohd Zainul Abedin Razwi (Research Scholar)
"There is nothing to call adventure at pushkar. It is just a small portion of desert doesn't give feel of real desert. Because of tender allotment every ride of just few minutes has become extremely expensive. Not advisable👎"
Qamruddin Shaikh
"Worst experience ever.there is nothing like desert safari,just loot people. They charged very huge amount and is not worth at all....i would have preferred to give a o.5 rating if shown
Otherwise waste ....big scam"
MVN deepika
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Local transport from Ajmer to Pushkar is readily available and a convenient option for a day trip. While public buses exist, many travelers opt for more comfortable local taxis or shared vehicles.
No, Pushkar does not have its own train station. The nearest major railway station is in Ajmer, from where you can take local transport to Pushkar.
If you're uncomfortable driving in India, it's best to arrange local transport from Ajmer or consider a pre-booked tour to avoid driving yourself.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
While there isn't a general entry fee for Pushkar itself, specific activities like camel rides or desert safaris will have their own charges. Be prepared to negotiate these prices.
The cost of camel rides can vary significantly. Travelers report being charged very high prices, so aggressive bargaining is essential. Prices are often inflated.
Desert activities, particularly camel rides for sunset views, are best enjoyed in the late afternoon and evening. The exact hours can depend on the operators.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
Pushkar offers a glimpse of desert life with camel rides and quad biking. While not a vast desert, it provides a pleasant experience, especially during sunset.
Pushkar can be a worthwhile day trip from Ajmer, especially for the sunset views and a taste of desert activities. However, manage expectations regarding the scale of the desert.
Popular activities include camel rides, quad biking, and enjoying the desert scenery, particularly at sunset. Some visitors also enjoy traditional Rajasthani music.
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
While the focus is often on desert activities, Pushkar offers local eateries. It's advisable to explore options that cater to tourists, keeping in mind hygiene and taste preferences.
📸 📸 Photography
The desert landscape during sunset is a prime photography spot. Capturing the silhouettes of camels against the colorful sky is highly recommended.
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