Airport in Jaipur

Jaipur Airport or Sanganer Airport is situated near the town of Sanganer, at a distance of 13 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. Sanganer is the only international airport in Rajasthan state.

Jaipur Airport is the only international airport in the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur Airport was granted the status of international airport on December 29, 2005. The airport is located at Sanganer near Jaipur. With the runway length of 9,000 feet and the civil apron capable of accommodating four A-320 aircraft at a time, the terminal building can cater to 500 passengers at a time. Plans are afoot to extend the runway length to 12,000 feet and expand terminal building to accommodate 1,000 passengers per hour.

Presently, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Air Deccan, Air Sahara, Go Air, and Air India operate from Jaipur. The international status given to Jaipur Airport is expected to boost up tourism in Rajasthan.

Contact Address:

Civil Airport, Sanganer
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Telephone: 91-141-550623, 91-141-721149

Jaipur Sanganer Airport

Jaipur Airport or Sanganer Airport is situated near the town of Sanganer, at a distance of 13 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. Sanganer is the only international airport in Rajasthan state.

Jaipur Airport is the only international airport in the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur Airport was granted the status of international airport on December 29, 2005. The airport is located at Sanganer near Jaipur. With the runway length of 9,000 feet and the civil apron capable of accommodating four A-320 aircraft at a time, the terminal building can cater to 500 passengers at a time. Plans are afoot to extend the runway length to 12,000 feet and expand terminal building to accommodate 1,000 passengers per hour.

Presently, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Air Deccan, Air Sahara, Go Air, and Air India operate from Jaipur. The international status given to Jaipur Airport is expected to boost up tourism in Rajasthan.

Contact Address:

Civil Airport, Sanganer
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Telephone: 91-141-550623, 91-141-721149

Moti Doongari Temple

Temple in Jaipur - Moti Doongari Temple of Lord Ganesha is a small palace, this is a replica of a Scottish castle, and perched on a hilltop. Once occupied by Maharaja Madho Singh's son who was confined here, it was also for a while home to Maharani Gayatri Devi.

In the middle of Jaipur rises a small hill Moti Dungri meaning pearl hill, because it looks hill a drop of pearl. An exotic palace is parched which is a replica of Scottish castle once occupied by Maharaja Madho Singh's son. From There on remained as a private property of the ruling family. In the recent past it served as a home for Rajmata Gaytri Devi and her estranged son Jagat Singh. The mere view of this castle is exotic enough. The highlight of this place is the famous and auspicious temple of Lord Ganesh, which is frequently visited by almost whole of Jaipur and people from outside.

Pushkar Travel Guide

Pushkar is a well-known Hindu pilgrim centre. It is just 10 km from Ajmer. The Pushkar lake and the Brahma temple are the most important sites here. Pushkar is better known for the cattle fair.

Location : Located in the state of Rajasthan in the north India.
Major Tourist Attractions : Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Nag Pahar, The Ghats.
Best Hangouts : Pushkar Lake
Best Buys : Cattle during the cattle fair (Pushkar Camel Fair)
Best Activity : Camel Ride during the Camel Fair
Festival : Pushkar Camel Fair
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Ajmer, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur.

About Pushkar
Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the great Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana make references to this religious place regarded to be Adi Tiratha. Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C. lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle.

The legend about the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where a lake sprung into being. Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), hallowing the place. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.

Tourist Attractions in Pushkar :

Pushkar Temples
One can see numerous temples of all sizes here. The most famous temple is the Brahma Temple, said to be only one temple dedicated to Brahma in India. Another important temple is that of Goddess Savitri Temple, wife of Lord Brahma located on a hilltop. It takes a one-hour trek to reach the temple, but it has an amazing view of Pushkar Lake in the morning.

The Ghats
You can have a great spiritual experience at the numerous ghats of Pushkar running down the lake. The holy lake has 52 ghats and piligrim taking a ritual dip in the lake is a common sight.

The Pushkar Lake
The Pushkar Lake is considered no less sacred than the Holy Ganges. The lake has a mythological significance associated with it. On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, devotees from all over the country throng the lake for a holy dip, which is believed to wash away the sins.

Pushkar Cattle Fair
Although a peaceful town, Pushkar bustles with life with the arrival of much awaited joyous celebration held on Kartik Purnima. Every year thousand of devotees pull into the town and throng the lake around the full moon day of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. A huge and colourful the Pushkar Camel Fair, is also held during this time. The festival is marked with dance, music and cultural events with several colourful shops springing up around to add more colours to this fair. Also on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colourfully attired village folk enhance the fun of the occasion. Cattle auction and camel races are also a part of the festivities.

Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport (145 km), from where one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts of India.
Road : Pushkar is connected to Ajmer by road. Buses, jeeps and taxis are also available.

Accommodation in Pushkar
There are several luxury accommodations available in Pushkar. The Pushkar Hotels ranges between luxury and budget. We offer you best accommodation option available in Pushkar, keeping your interests and expenses in mind.

Temples in Pushkar & Ghats in Pushkar

Varah Temple
The Varah temple of Hindu was built in the 12th century and, and the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is said to have destroyed it. Aurangzeb was understandably rather upset with the huge statue of Varah, the god with the body of a man and the head of a boar. However, Raja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur thought differently, and in 1727 reconstructed the temple which now has a highly decorated inner sanctum where an idol of Varah is placed.

Mahadeva Temple
The 19th century Mahadeva temple with its five-faced statue of Mahadeva is made entirely of white marble. This Hindu temple is remarkable for its elegance of structure, and is perhaps the finest of all temples in and around Ajmer and Pushkar.

Ramavaikunth Temple
The Ramavaikunth temple is an intricately carved Hindu temple dating to the 1920 and has images of 361 deities. Its high stone spires atop pagodas and the rest of the temple were built by masons especially brought for this purpose from south India. The Savitri temple is located on top of a hill overlooking the lake. The hike up the hill is long and arduous via a stairway built in the 4th century, and if panoramic views are a necessity for you, the trek will be worth it. This temple is dedicated to Brahma’s wife Savitri and its origin dates back to over 2,000 years.

Gayatri Temple
The Gayatri temple on the other side of Pushkar is in honour of the wife who sat by Brahma’s side in Savitri’s absence during Brahma’s ceremonial sacrifice. Legend says that Gayatri was an untouchable and to purify her she was put into the mouth of a cow and taken out from the other end. To reach the Gayatri Hindu temple the best route to take is from behind the bus stand and walk up a hill. Both the Savitri temple in Pushkar and Gayatri temple in Pushkar are closed – so to say – during lunch hours and the best time to go is either before noon or in the evening.

Raghunath Temples
Two Raghunath temples exist in Pushkar; one is the old one and the other is relatively new. The Old Raghunath temple was built in 1823 and houses images of Venugopal, Narasimha (Vishnu’s fourth incarnation) and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. But there’s a bit of a problem for foreign tourists visiting these two temples because of one little sign which says "Foreigners not allowed." These are probably the only binary temples in India where such segregation exists.

Pap Mochini Temple
Towards the northen section of Pushkar is the Pap Mochini temple, not really popular for its architecture or deity but for the simple belief that anyone who kills a Brahmin will be purified of this deed by visiting the Hindu temple, of course, all that was applicable in olden times, for today a murder is a murder and the law would hear nothing else.

Bathing Ghats
Where there is a mass of holy water there will be bathing ghats, and in Pushkar it is the same as all over India. Pushkar lake is surrounded by hundreds of ghats where Hindu pilgrims assemble to bathe, pray or just loiter around. Removing ones shoes would be a good idea unless you want to be glared or shouted at! Photography is a strict no-no, especially of bathing women. Pushkar is quite used to tourists, but unlike Varanasi, is home for orthodox Hindus, and a little care to observe Hindu traditions can help.

Shopping & Recreation in Pushkar :
The contrast to the blank desert is the riot of Colours - the large gaudy turbans of the native males arriving here to trade their animals or to set up the stalls to cater to the booming captive market, and the loud hues of the pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of the belles bangled by the armful, be jewelled from head to toe-adding charm and zest to the massive affair. A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. Vendors peddle their dazzling range of wares at hundreds of roadside stalls. Small groups of men and women can be seen tatooing names and pictures on their hands and other parts of the body. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organized to enliven the event.

Kerala Beaches Tour Package

Tour Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations Covered - Cochin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Cochin.

Day 01 : Cochin - Varkala
On arrival at Airport or The Railway Station in Cochin, Traditional welcome by our representative and transferred to the Hotel in Cochin and relax. Later proceed to Barkala by Road. Arrival at Varkala in the evening, chek in into the hotel and overnight stay at hotel in Varkala.

Day 02 : Varkala
After breakfast in the hotel, proceed for sight seeing tour of Varkala. Varkala, an important religious place for the Hindus, is the only place in southern Kerala where one can find cliffs adjacent to the Arabian Sea. Located at Pythal Mala hill station, 45 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the main beaches and tourist areas of Varkala are located at the cliff top, which is about 7 minutes walk from the Janardhana Temple. Also visit the Portugese church of Anjengo. Evening free for leisure acitivites. Overnight stay at hotel in Varkala.

Day 03 : Varkala - Kumarakom
After taking breakfast in the hotel, then you will proceed to Kumarakom by Road. Arrival at Kumarakom in the evening, check in into the hotel and overnight stay at hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 04 : Kumarakom
After breakfast in the hotel, you would be taken for a full day sightseeing visit of Kumarakom. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live there in flocks are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands. Overnight stay at hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 05 : Kumarakom - Periyar
After morning breakfast in the hotel, you can drive to Periyar by Road. Arrival at Periyar in the noon, check in into the hotel and relax. Later proceed to Periyar Wild life Sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Sanctury is one of the most prestigious regions on the high ranges of the western ghats. One of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, Includeing bison, antelopes, sambars, wild boars, monkeys, langurs, a wide variety of birds, and some 750 elephants. Game viewing by private motor boat in the evening, Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.

Day 06 : Periyar
After taking breakfast in the hotel, spend the day in relaxing or leisure to explore the neighboring spice market. Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.

Day 07 : Periyar - Cochin
After breakfast in the hotel, you can drive to Cochin by Road. Arrival at Cochin in the afternoon, check in into the hotel in Cochin and having lunch. Later proceed to sea boat ride to visit Various Islands and Churches, Santa cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish synagogue, Dutch palace and St. Franchis. Evening transferred to Cochin airport in time to board flight for onward destination.

Domestic and International Airlines offices in Jaipur

Airlines Name	Address	Phone / Fax No's.
Alitalia Airlines	Jaipur	2369920 / 2369120
Air France	112/113, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377051 / 2370509
Air India	101, Ganpati Plaza, Jaipur	2368569 / 2368821
American Airlines	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430
Austrian Airlines	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377695
British Airways	G-2, Usha Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2370374
Gulf Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430 / 2367409
Indian Airlines	Nehru Place, Tonk Road, Jaipur	2743500 / 2743324
Jet Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2370594 / 2360763
KLM	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2367773 / 2360053
Kuwait Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	---
Lufthansa	127, Saraogi Mansion, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2561360
New Zealand	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Pakistan International Airlines	E-2, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361460
Royal Jordan	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430
Royal Nepal Airlines	D-46, Subhash Marg, Jaipur	2376485 / 2364775
SAS	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Sahara Airlines	293, Shalimar Complex, Church Road, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377637
South African Airways	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487
Syrian Arab Airlines	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487
Thai Airways International	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361519 / 2360188
United Airlines	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Virgin Airlines	Ganpati Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2372998 / 2372997

Pushkar Information Guide

About Pushkar in Rajasthan :

Nestled between spectacular mountain ranges and trespassed by a scenic lake, the city of Pushkar is home to a number of tourist attractions. Known as a 'pilgrim city', Pushkar is renowned for Pushkar Temples and serene surroundings that combine to present a perfect holidaying experience.

With The Rajputana Experience, travel to Pushkar becomes all the more interesting and lucrative. The various tourist attractions of Pushkar are straddled around the beautiful Pushkar Lake.

Some major Tourist Attractions In Pushkar :

Pushkar Lake : One of the most sacred sites for Hindus, Pushkar Lake is the most famous tourist attraction in the holy town of Pushkar. It's a beautiful semi-circular lake with 52 lovely ghats surrounding it. According to beliefs, a dip in the Pushkar Lake on the auspicious occasion of Karthik Poornima brings salvation to devotees.

Brahma Temple : It's the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology, in all over India. The beautiful marble temple is famous for its four-headed idol of lord Brahma. It's decorated with silver coins and a silver turtle on its black and white chequered floor.

Savitri Temple : Dedicated to goddess Savitri, the first wife of Lord Brahma, it's the second most important temple in Pushkar. Located just behind the Brahma Temple on a hilltop, it provides a panoramic view of the scenic Pushkar Lake and exotic sand dunes nearby.

Rangji or Rangnath Temple : Rangji Temple is known for its gracious south Indian style of architecture. The temple houses a huge image of Lord Vishnu. It has a high rising 'Gopuram' (large gate) and Garuda pillars studded with a mythical bird styled in gold.

Varah Temple : One of the most sacred temples in Pushkar, Varah Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has an image of Vishnu in the incarnation of wild boar. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu visited the earth in the incarnation of a Varah (Wild boar) to kill an atrocious demon Hirnayaksh.

Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple :
The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the universe's creator, is housed in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Standing on a high pedestal, this 14th century temple can be reached through marble steps.

Pushkar Camel Fair :
One of the biggest fairs in India, the cattle fair of Pushkar attracts buyers and sellers from all over the country who travel to Rajasthan to participate in this annual event.

Held in October or November on Kartik Purnima, the five-day Pushkar Fair is the ultimate showcase of the culture of Rajasthan. Cultural performances, folk music and dance, camel and horse races, etc light up the festivities during the fair. It is indeed a boon to travel to Pushkar during the peerless Pushkar Fair.

Apteshwar Temple : Another important temple in Pushkar, this 12th century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Saraswati Temple : Saraswati is the wife of Brahma. Literally her name means 'the flowing one' . In the Rig Veda she represents a river deity and is connected with fertility and purification.

Ramavaikunth Temple : The Ramavaikunth temple is an intricately carved Hindu temple dating to the 1920 and has images of 361 deities.

Bathing Ghats In Pushkar : Pushkar town is setup around a tiny little lake that has 52 bathing ghats around it and is surrounded by three mountains.

Man Mahal : The Man Mahal palace is very close to the Pushkar lake and Pushkar Temples, as well as within walking distance from here.

Pushkar Palace : Pushkar Palace was built about 400 years ago by the Maharaja of Kishangarh. Situated on the edge of the lake it offers a panoramic view of 400 temples, banks, sand dunes and the Aravalli hills.

How to Reach Pushkar :

By Air : The nearest airport to reach Pushkar is Jaipur Airport, which is about 138 kms from Pushkar. One can get direct flights from /to Delhi and other cities in India.

By Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station (about 11kms) and is connected to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Jodhpur by regular trains. Two of the best trains of the Indian Railways, Pink City Express and Shatabdi Express connect Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.

By Road : Pushkar has two bus stands--The Marwar bus stand which has buses to some long distance places including Delhi, Jodhpur and Bikaner while the Ajmer bus stand is located east of the Pushkar town and offers bus services to Ajmer and Jaipur. There are regular buses from Pushkar to Ajmer.