Pushkar, however you want it

The holy city tucked away in the Aravallis, Pushkar, resembles a coming together of culture, religion, and daily life. Pushkar is known for hosting the famous Brahma temple and attracts millions of tourists worldwide. Adorned with Ghats and temples that boast of Rajput and Tamil architecture, the city has some other attractions too that tell the story of its rich past. Lying in the center of the town is the Pushkar Sarovar, where pilgrims flock to take a holy dip while the outskirts flaunt the deserts and the rural villages, presenting a unique city scenario. Life is as busy as ever, and locals never forget to have some poha or kachori and jalebi before going to work or buying some malpuas on their way home. There is another side to Pushkar which speaks of a thriving hippie culture, evident in the falafel shops that have come across the city. There is also the Pushkar Annual Camel Fair, a one-of-a-kind amalgamation of life and culture in Rajasthan that remains the highlight. A must-visit place, Pushkar is truly the gem of Rajasthan.