Why people go
India’s most important Sufi shrine, visited by people of every faith. The Urs, on the saint’s death anniversary, draws hundreds of thousands of people.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Ajmer (KQH), about 24 km, Jaipur (JAI), about 125 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Ajmer Junction railway station (AII), about 1 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Pushkar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Cover your head inside; scarves are provided at the entrance.
- Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.
- Pushkar is 15 km away.
- Keep valuables close in the crowded lanes.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome; dress modestly. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Other shrines nearby
- Brahma Temple, Pushkar, Pushkar (about 9 km)
- Khatu Shyam Ji, Khatu, Sikar district (about 126 km)
- Salasar Balaji, Churu district (about 141 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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