The small and beautiful town of
Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer in
the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills
on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar
forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop
for the annual religious and cattle fair which is
globally famous and attracts thousands of visitors from
all parts of the world.
Pushkar, a small town in Rajasthan,
is located 11 km from the city
of
Ajmer. It is a land of various colours, different moods
and an enigma visited by people from all over the world
for various reasons. Primarily, it is a holy place also
famous for its Pushkar lake, plethora os temples and
last but not the least various shopping articles known
for their unique charm.
Pushkar occupies an important place in Rajasthan as a
source of souvenirs and visitors who visit this holy
town definitely go the bazaars to purchase textiles,
clothes with elaborate embroidery, ethnic jewellery
which is a speciality of Rajasthan, alluring miniature
paintings, leather goods, lovely brass utensils,
mesmerising puppets and pottery. Pushkar is considered
to be one of the most interesting places in Rajasthan to
buy costume jewellery and embroidered clothes.
At the time of Pushkar fair, one can purchase various
items like beads, brass utensils, lovely colourful
bangles, leather goods, unique embroidered clothes,
camel cover, and much more.
Major shopping areas in Pushkar are Sarafa Bazar, Baza
Bazar and Kedalganj bazaar.
