Pushkar Marvels You Must Not Miss
Pushkar Marvels You Must Not Miss
Considering the geographical location of Pushkar, on the borders of the Thar desert, set on the Pushkar Lake along with various sites of religious importance has Hindu pilgrims and tourists from all over the world flocking the city. You must wonder, what are the things to do in Pushkar. If you love colorful fairs, markets, delicious Rajasthani food, sand dunes, exciting camel ride safari and many other such exhilarating activities, all in one place, Pushkar is the place to be.
Pushkar is a charming city full of life. From camping and other camp related activities like zip-lining, jeep safari and adventurous desert camps to hot air ballooning, camel safari through the desert, or from exciting your shopaholic side through ambient markets and fairs to exploring the city of Merta and hiking to Ratnagiri Hills, the city has a wide variety of activities that you wouldn’t want to miss.
Hot air ballooning in Pushkar
The city is vibrant with colors and enthusiasm during the Pushkar Mela and other annual fairs that can be best experienced from the top. If you are not a huge fan of roaming through crowded markets, but still wish to experience the fair from a peaceful environment, what’s better than to view it from the top, soaring in the sky along with clouds and birds. And with our Balloon Safari services it only gets better!
In recent times, Pushkar International Balloon Festival was held as well which was a thrilling event that filled the skies of Pushkar with colors across the blues along with the mela grounds as well. The sight of both the ground and the sky would have left you awestruck.
Hot air ballooning in Pushkar can be best experienced through this city of colors and amazing heritage sites. The spectacular view from the sky will leave you spellbound. You even get the option to experience the beguiling sunrise and sunset through your hot air balloon which is definitely an experience you would never forget.
Enjoy the vibrant colors and crowd of the Pushkar Mela
The best way to experience Rajasthani culture is to visit this grand fair renowned all over the world. What started as a camel and cattle fair between trading villages, expanded to offer a wide variety of Rajasthani delicacies and wonders in these ambient markets. It would definitely energize your inner shopaholic side and encourage you to collect as many souvenirs of Rajasthan as much your heart shall yearn. The well decorated camels are bound to amaze you with the sight of its beauty and vibrance. There are several other events that take place in these fairs, like the mustache competition, matka phod competition, bridal competition and delightful concerts that would surely give you the grandest of experiences you would ever have. The list of sights and sublime experiences is high in the Pushkar Mela and you would make the best out of your time you spend here.
Walk along the banks of the Pushkar Lake
A beautiful lake in a desert town, surrounded by fifty-two ghats and four hundred temples gives you the opportunity to explore your heart out. There’s a famous saying in the locality that a dip in the holy waters of Pushkar Lake shall wash away a hundred years’ worth of sins.
The reverberating music of the temple bells, the chants of the priests and illuminating lamps during the religious ceremonies make the ghats come alive. It is a haven for sadhus and tourists from all over the world who enlighten each other with knowledge gained from throughout the world and in many different aspects known to the human kind. A walk across the banks of this lake would surely give you a serene time to spend with yourself or with your friends and family.
Camel Safaris through the desert
Once considered to be the best mode of transport across the desert has become the most exciting adventure activity one can carry out in Rajasthan. You would gain an authentic experience riding the camels through the desert and witnessing the amazing sight of the Aravali range.
The Rajasthani culture shall reveal itself as your trip on camelback advances. You shall come across several local villages belonging to the local people and might get the opportunity to view the sunset or the sunrise. You may also get to witness Rajasthani folk in traditional attires while you traverse the local communities along with serene music. So here is a reason why you must add the camel ride to your to-do list.
Visit the city of Merta
You must visit the beautiful, hundred -year- old, ancient city of Merta. The city offers rustic palaces and temples imparting a vintage effect. The city offers beautiful temples like the Meera Bai temple and the Bhanwal Mata Temple. The city also is home to the Aurangzeb Mosque. You must discover the uniqueness that unfolds as you go on exploring the significant ancient city. The city has a history of several wars and victories that would ignite your passion for heritage.
Originally published at https://www.skywaltz.com on October 7, 2022.
