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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.
Foy Sagar (5km) :
A picturesque artificial lake named after the engineer foy who created
it under a famine relief project.
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. 
