Pushkar

Eat

All restaurants within the city limits may serve only vegetarian food.

If you are looking for something cheap, there are several stalls between the Ganesh temple and the lake selling local Dahl curry and samosa, vendors with carts sell fruit you can peel, and there are at least two thali places for ₹60.

Sleep

Many hotels/guesthouses around Pushkar Lake have rooftop restaurants with views of the lake.

Respect

The whole of town is considered to be sacred, so whatever rules generally apply to place of worship in India, apply to the whole of town. Smoking in public is prohibited by law though the rule is never enforced enthusiastically. Consumption of liquor or meat is not allowed in the city, therefore it is advised to respect the rule and not carry any liquor/ meat with you while travelling to Pushkar. It is advised that the men wear full length pants and t-shirt/ shirt and women wear full length clothes. Do not wear off-shoulder tops or shorts while roaming within the city. Take off your shoes at stairs if you are going near the lake. Be polite, but do not be pressured into making any offering at the ghats. It is not mandatory.

Stay safe

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The city is small and quiet safe, but as a tourist destination it attracts the usual nuisances.

Use common sense, don't take risks you wouldn't be comfortable taking at home. Don't accept drinks or drugs from unknown men. Beggars can pester tourists. Common tactics involve giving flowers, then demanding payment or demanding payment for prayers. Be firm as these people are not respecting the sacred city. Children begging should be ignored entirely; giving to beggars sets a bad example for other children in school or working. Ignore the many touts in the main street who approach you "just wanting to talk", "which country are you from", "hello friend". As many other touristy destinations with a long history, the relationship between locals and foreigners is not very sincere. Local businesses frequently change the MRP price of common goods to overcharge, sell expired goods to foreigners, etc. Petrol pump workers will try to distract you while starting to fill your motorcycle tank without resetting the counter from the previous customer.

Go next

Ajmer — city that is popular as a gateway to Pushkar and is connected by road with Jaipur and Delhi; also has an important Islamic pilgrimage site Delhi — India's capital and the home of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of government; site of the famous Red Fort and other important landmarks Jaipur — capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, home to many forts, temples, palaces, monuments and gardens Udaipur — famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens and other cultural attractions Ranthambore — a national park and tiger reserve in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan