Pushkar is a serene town situated at the edge of the Thar Desert, along the banks of Pushkar Lake, in Rajasthan. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage spot in Ajmer District. Pushkar is 11 km north-west of Ajmer.
Hemmed by hills from the three sides and the sand dunes on the other, Pushkar presents a fascinating picture of rural Rajasthan. The town has 52 bathing ghats and many temples; the most celebrated one being that of Lord Brahma.