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Ajmer Excursions
Pushkar Lake(11km.) :
 The
lake, situated on the edge of desert and surrounded by hills on the three sides
is separated from Ajmer by Nag Pahar-the snake mountain.
On this mountain
the Panchkund and the cave of saint Agastya are located. It is believed that Kalidasa
the 4th century Sanskrit poet and playwright, choose the setting for its masterpiece
"Abhigyana Shakuntalam" in this forest heritage.
According
to legend, the origin of Pushkar dates back to the time when Lord Brahma was on
his way in search of a tranquil land to perform a "Yagna", A lotus fell
from the hand of the Lord into this valley.
A lake spring upon this
spot and was dedicate to him. A Brahma temple located here is a popular place
of pilgrimage.
Puskhar Fair :
It is one of the most colourful
fairs of India. Lakhs of pilgrims throng the lake during the annual cattle fair.
Beside trading of horse camels, cows and bulls, there are exciting camel-cart
races and culturalecents, clothes household items and leather goods are for sale
during the fair on the full moon of Kartik (Nov.), pilgrims take a holy dip in
the lake.
Man Mahal :
Along the banks of the Pushkar Lake
is the former residence of Raja Man Singh of Ajmer, Man Mahal. Presently it is
covered to RTDC sarvour Tourist Bunglow ensuring convenient accommodation to travelers.
Pushkar palace (Kishagarh House) adjoining it is a heritage hotel.
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