The Saga of Pushkar
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#27 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Pushkar is an ancient temple town located on the shore of Pushkar Lake near Ajmer City and headquarters of Pushkar tehsil in the Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Ajmer and about 150 km (93 mi) southwest of Jaipur.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
The town lies at an elevation of about 510 metres (1,670 ft) and is surrounded by hills on three sides, with Nag Pahar ("Snake Mountain") forming a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It is situated about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Ajmer and about 150 km (93 mi) southwest of Jaipur.
