RAJASTHAN TRIP

17.08.14 : Pushkar / Jodhpur

After breakfast drove to Pushkar from Ajmer (1 ½ hr drive). Pushkar  is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage site) for devout Hindus, is one of the oldest existing cities of India. It lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake. The date of its actual origin is not known, but legend associates Brahma with its creation. Very few temples to Lord Brahma exist anywhere in the world and Pushkar is one of the main Brahma temple.  Pushkar Lake formed when lotus was dropped by Brahma. The Pushkar lake has 52 ghats where pilgrims descend to the lake to bathe in the sacred waters, (it was a sight to watch)  and visits the temple. The temple was crowded due to Janamastmi  but well managed and there was mela around with lots of shops and  Rajasthani beautiful belles. Had fun walking around and  getting lost. Our men were angry with our shopping spree. It was one of the best places to shop around.

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We left for Jodhpur from Pushkar , the roads were horrible and dry. Reached late evening n could not see much but will do so on our return journey.   However we galavanted around Clock Tower n the market place and felt the small city. Had local food of ghati kadi n parathas, makhani lassi mawa kachori n rabri.  We checked in Hotel Kiran Vilas Heritage, haveli type hotel  with  small rooms , not worth the cost. We sourced out another “Marwar Hotel” for our return stay, spacious room at cheaper cost