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Ajmer Sharif & Pushkar · Two Faiths, One Valley

A chadar at Khwaja Garib Nawaz's dargah and evening aarti at Pushkar's holy lake

4.6612 reviews
2 Nights / 3 Days(2N/3D)
India, Rajasthan
easy pace
Great for family, friends, couples

Destinations: Jaipur → Ajmer → Pushkar

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Overview

About this Ajmer Sharif & Pushkar trip

Ajmer and Pushkar sit only 15 km apart across the Nag Pahar hills, yet hold two of India's most important shrines of different faiths. At Ajmer Sharif, the dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (Garib Nawaz) draws pilgrims of every religion; you'll enter through the Nizam Gate and Buland Darwaza, see the giant degs used to cook tabarruk, offer a chadar and flowers, and stay for the evening qawwali. You'll also see the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque and Ana Sagar lake. Over the hill, Pushkar is one of the few places in India with a temple to Lord Brahma, built beside a sacred lake ringed by 52 ghats. Watch the sunset aarti from Gau Ghat, take the ropeway to Savitri Mata temple and wander the bazaar for its famous malpua.

Weekend from Jaipur to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ana Sagar and Pushkar's Brahma temple and 52 ghats.

Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Stay: 3-star hotel / heritage haveli
Transport: Private AC sedan or SUV from Jaipur
Best time: October to March; Pushkar Mela (Kartik, Oct–Nov) and the Urs at Ajmer (Rajab month) are spectacular but extremely crowded — book early
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why this short trip works

Local khadim-guided ziyarat at Ajmer Sharif, without touts
Hotel in Pushkar walking distance from the ghats
Evening qawwali at the dargah and aarti at Pushkar in one trip
Easy 2.5-hour drive from Jaipur — ideal for a long weekend
Honest guidance on ghat 'puja' donation requests in Pushkar

Trip highlights

Ajmer Sharif Dargah & evening qawwali
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Ana Sagar lake & Daulat Bagh
Brahma temple, Pushkar
Sunset aarti at Pushkar ghats
Savitri Mata temple ropeway

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Ajmer Sharif & Pushkar

3 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup in Jaipur; drive to Ajmer (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Ziyarat at Ajmer Sharif Dargah with a khadim: chadar, flowers and dua
- See the degs, Nizam Gate and Shahjahani mosque within the complex
- Evening qawwali at the dargah; overnight in Ajmer
D2
- Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra and the Ana Sagar lake promenade
- Drive over Nag Pahar to Pushkar (approx. 30 min)
- Brahma temple darshan and a walk along the ghats
- Sunset aarti at Gau Ghat; overnight in Pushkar
D3
- Optional ropeway to Savitri Mata temple for sunrise over the desert
- Rangji (Old Rangji) temple and the Pushkar bazaar
- Malpua and kachori breakfast at the market
- Drive back to Jaipur (approx. 3 hrs); drop at airport or railway station

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

1 night in Ajmer and 1 night in Pushkar (3-star hotel / heritage haveli)
Daily breakfast
Private AC car Jaipur–Ajmer–Pushkar–Jaipur
Local guide for the dargah ziyarat
Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

Chadar, flowers and nazrana at the dargah
Savitri temple ropeway tickets
Lunches and dinners
Ghat puja donations
Personal expenses

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotel / heritage haveli

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC sedan or SUV from Jaipur

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Jaipur → Ajmer · Ajmer → Pushkar · Pushkar → Jaipur

Route

Route map

4 stops from start to finish

JaipurStart
2AjmerStop 2
3PushkarStop 3
JaipurFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; Pushkar Mela (Kartik, Oct–Nov) and the Urs at Ajmer (Rajab month) are spectacular but extremely crowded — book early

Things to carry

Head covering (scarf or cap) — required for everyone inside the dargah
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees
Socks for walking on hot marble
Small change for donations; keep valuables secure in crowds
Sunscreen and sunglasses

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can non-Muslims visit Ajmer Sharif?

Yes. The dargah welcomes visitors of all faiths. Cover your head, dress modestly and remove footwear at the gate. Bags and cameras may be restricted.

Is Pushkar vegetarian?

Yes. Meat, eggs and alcohol are not permitted in Pushkar town. Restaurants serve vegetarian food only.

What is the 'Pushkar passport'?

Some people at the ghats offer flowers and a puja, then ask for a large donation. If you want a puja, our guide will take you to a recognised priest at an agreed amount; otherwise politely decline.

When is the Urs?

The Urs of Khwaja Garib Nawaz is held from the 1st to the 6th of Rajab in the Islamic calendar, so the Gregorian date moves about 11 days earlier each year. Hotels fill months in advance.

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