The Madpackers Pushkar

Pushkar


This welcoming, brightly coloured hostel, boasts abundant potted plants and a range of well-appointed rooms and dorms. It is out along Panch Kund Rd, a short walk southeast of the lake. The blue-domed rooftop terrace is very communal, with guests mingling, munching and watching the satellite TV.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Pushkar attractions

1. Gurdwara

0.45 MILES

The ornate, multidomed gurdwara hosts Pushkar's Sikh community and welcomes visitors.

2. Naya Rangji Temple

0.55 MILES

The large Naya (new) Rangji temple is east of the lake and is the scene of regular chanting devotions.

3. Varah Ghat

0.75 MILES

Vishnu appeared at Varah Ghat in the form of a boar.

4. Old Rangji Temple

0.79 MILES

Old Rangji Temple (c 1844) is close to the bazaar and is alternatively empty and peaceful or alive with chanting worshippers.

5. Gandhi Ghat

0.86 MILES

Gandhi’s ashes were sprinkled here on Gau Ghat and since then it has also been known as Gandhi Ghat.

6. Jain Temple

0.92 MILES

This intricately carved Jain temple is found on the western shore of Pushkar Lake.

7. Brahma Ghat

0.92 MILES

A bathing ghat dedicated to Brahma and below the Brahma temple.

8. Brahma Temple

1.08 MILES

Pushkar’s most famous temple is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few such temples in the world as a result of a curse by Brahma’s consort,…