View of the ghats, from across the lake

Pushkar is built around a Holy lake, and is a very popular destination for travellers. I was not able to be there for the annual camel fair, which draws thousands of people to the small town, but was there a few weeks later. I enjoyed the peaceful laid back atmosphere, and found it hard to imagine what it must be like during the camel fair. I went on a camel trek into the desert, passing through a couple of small villages on the way. Most people you see in Pushkar will have a red thread tied around their wrist, (often called the Pushkar Passport) signifying they have performed a puja at the lakeside.

The ghats

Street scene

Temple in Pushkar

The Brahma Temple

Monkeys on the Ghats

Street scenes

Sunset over the lake