Top Places To Visit In Pushkar At Night

When one thinks of nightlife in a holiday destination, bars and nightclubs come to mind. Of course, this is not done in Pushkar, a religious centre more famous for camels and temples. But, it does have several interesting places to visit at night, sans pubs and bars. Wondering what they are? Have a look at these top tourist places to visit in Pushkar at night.

Night Hangout Places in Pushkar

1. Pushkar Lake

The banks of the Pushkar lake is one of the most popular hangout places here. At night, many locals walk on the banks of the river, some even come to enjoy street food. During summer, you will find plenty of ice cream carts parked around the lake serving kulfi and local ice creams. 

• Where: Pushkar Lake
• Best Time to Visit: Between 7 pm and 10 pm

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2. Take a City Tour

In Pushkar, there are many tour operators that arrange for one-day trips through the city. One of the more popular tours is the night tour as it takes you to the best places in and around Pushkar. Going on a tour is a fabulous way to explore Pushkar. If you love to shop in the city you visit, you must check out this definitive list of 9 shopping places in Pushkar and get into a shopping spree! 

• Where: Throughout the city
• Best time to visit: Evening and nights

3. Old Rangji Temple

The Old Rangji temple is one of the most popular tourist places in Pushkar and is a must-visit site for every tourist visiting this city. Built from stone, this splendid temple looks like it has been transported from South India as the exterior boasts of typical Dravidian architecture. 

For a great spiritual experience, visit this temple after sunset since when the lights inside the temple are turned on, this architectural marvel looks even more stunning.

• Where: Chotti Basti
• Best time to visit: 7 pm to 9 pm

4. Market Square

One of the best things to do at night in Pushkar is going on a street food trail. And, the best place for this is at the Main Market Square.

Post 7 pm, the streets of the Main Market Square are lined up with carts that serve delicious food. From jalebis to dal batti, kachoris and gulab jamuns, you will find it all in the carts here. If you love to explore the local flavours, check out these lip-smacking street food in Pushkar and you are sure to fall in love with each one of them.

• Where: Main Market Square
• Best Time to Visit: Post 7 pm

5.  Safar Bazar

One of the best tourist places in Puskar, Safar Bazaar is where you should shop for local products like embroidered clothing and leather products. The bazaar sells authentic, hand-crafted products that depict the skill and flair for art and craft of the locals here in Pushkar.

If you love collecting souvenirs, you can shop for those too at the Safar Bazar, which is indeed a very famous place in this city. In this market, you will find wooden artefacts, religious items and puppets as well that you can buy to gift your friends and family.

• Where: Safar Bazar
• Best Time To Visit: Post 7 pm

6. Kedalganj Bazaar

For the best Rajasthani clothing, check out the shops at Kedalganj Bazaar – one of the best places to visit in Pushkar, especially for shopping. The stores in this market sell the top-quality Rajasthani traditional outfits. Besides clothing, you can also find a few handicraft items and leather products sold here. Do not forget to check out the miniature and intricate paintings on display at Kedalganj that are simply fantastic and beautiful.

• Where: Kedalganj
• Best Time to visit: Up to 9 pm

7. Brahma Temple

The Brahma Temple is one of the most famous places to visit in Pushkar. It is a great place to visit if you love peace and silence. Head here in the night when there is no crowd to explore and admire the beautiful artwork on the walls of this temple.

You can also choose to sit in silence at one of the benches in the temple complex and enjoy the calm and quietude here.

• Where: Near Pushkar Lake
• Best time to visit: After 7 pm

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8. Temple Road

A unique and must-do experience in Pushkar is a camel safari at night. There are many tour operators on Temple Road that organize camel safaris in Pushkar from this point. Apart from the lovely camel rides, that can be a unique experience, on the safari you get to enjoy local song and dance.

You will also be treated some good local Rajasthani food that always delicious. There are also campfires organised. Please follow instructions carefully before you embark on a camel safari.

• Where: Temple Road
• Best time to visit: Up to 10 pm

9. Ajaypal Ji

If you are looking for a fun experience in and around Pushkar, a good thing to do is drive down to the Ajaypal Ji temple that is located around 10 kilometres away from the city.

Leave at night so that you do not get traffic. The road to Ajaypal Ji is fantastic and you are sure to have a pleasant experience driving down to the temple. Make sure you reach the temple in the morning to catch the early sunrise.

• Where: 10 kilometres outside Pushkar
• Best time to visit: Through the night

10. Sunset Café

For a great view of the lake while you eat, dine at the Sunset Café in Pushkar. Gert here in the evening watch the sunset over the Pushkar Lake and then sit down, relax and enjoy yummy Rajasthani food. Served at this restaurant are yummy delicacies such as dal batti and a variety of pizzas and pasta.

There is a German bakery nearby that bakes delicious and soft cakes.

• Where: Chotti Basti
• Best time to visit: Up to 10 pm

11. Varah Ghat

The location for the Pushkar Mela, the Varah Ghat is considered to he historic. It is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of a boar.

The place is a must-visit during the mela, but even during normal days, it is a good place to go and catch glimpses of the river and beautifully lit structures around the ghat. In the evenings, you can often find couples and families sitting on the steps of the ghat and enjoying nature at its best.

• Where: Varah Ghat
• Best time to visit: November

12. Pushkar Camel Fair

One of the reasons tourists love visiting Pushkar is the city’s camel fair that takes place in November. A major attraction, the fair is held all throughout the town. From the wee hours of the morning till night, the fair continues with lots of fun, energy and events.

There is a mela, good food and lots of camels to see. The best time to visit is in the night when it is less crowded. You might want to note that the fair takes place only in November.

• Where: Throughout the city
• Best time to visit: November

So, there you have it, a comprehensive list of all the top tourist places to visit in Pushkar at night. If you do visit Pushkar and the places we have mentioned above, we would love to know about your experience. You can tell us all about them in the comments section below.