Day excursion to Pushkar

Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement has been framed by the great Indian poet, Kalidas, and can be found in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana make references to this religious place regarded to be Adi Tiratha. Evidence points to its having existed during the Fourth century B.C.

It can be argued, in fact, that a lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle.

In this tour you will have the opportunity to see the Pushkar boasts temples. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator god Brahma.
It stands on a high plinth with the Marble steps leading up to it. A silver turtle is set on the floor facing the Sanctum-Sanctorum. Around the turtle the Marble floor is inset with hundreds of silver coins. Coins engraved with donors names are also embedded in the walls. Peacocks adorn the temple walls as they are supposed to be the vehicle of Lord Brahma's consort Saraswati.

It is believed that a dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, a Hindu, Jain and Sikh holy festival, or on any of the four days preceding it.

Incluso nel prezzo

• Transportation
• Local English Speaking guide
• Fixed Menu Lunch at local Indian restaurant
• Monument Entrance fees and applicable taxes

Punto d' Incontro

Pick-up and drop from the hotel where guest will stay

Durata

9 ore

Orari di aperture

Daily / 8.00 am

Dimensioni Gruppo / Numero di Partecipanti

• Tour privato

Lingue disponibili

• Italiano
• Inglese
• Francese
• Russo
• Tedesco
• Spagnolo
• Giapponese

Non incluso nel prezzo

• Tips to driver and guide
• Any expenses which are not specified