Man palace is a treat for tourists visiting Pushkar town of Rajasthan. It is believed that this palace is the largest royal house in the city. The structure looks very impressive and is full of Rajasthani architecture.
The palace is situated very close to the famous Lake Pushkar Lake and another famous attraction. It is in the east of the lake and provides clear and breathing views along with many temples around the lake, along with its edge.
The palace was built to serve as a guest house of King Man Singh for a city. It was primarily to be used by the king when he will visit the holy city of Pushkar. The palace will also be used by other family members during their trips to the holy city.
At present, the palace has been transformed into a luxury heritage hotel and maintained by the State Development Corporation for tourism. The hotel is a favorite for tourists because it has retained the old features as well as the characteristics of the Rajasthani era.
The average cost per night room rate is Rs 1500 to Rs 4000. In addition to swimming pools, spas and various types of food options, such as general amenities such as travel help desk, laundry at home, etc. are available here. Some other tourist favorites are known for the Pushkar cattle fair, Pushkar Lake and even camel ride.
How To Reach Man Mahal Pushkar
Man Palace can be reached using a taxi and is located in the center. If you want to reach by road, there are many luxury and general bus services available from Ajmer. Apart from this, Pushkar is also using rail as Ajmer Railway Station is very nearby, about 15 kilometers.
Pushkar an important pilgrimage centre is a puny village close to Ajmer near the desert and Nag Pahar Mountains. There is the Pushkar Lake and several bathing ghats for Hindu rituals. Pushkar Cattle Fair is held here annually in the month of October-November. The place has 400 big and small temples.
Pushkar has many temples around a hillock. The sun set and sun rise hold attraction for many. The popular temples are the 14 century Brahma temple, Savitri temple and Gayatri temple. Apteshwar temple has historical importance. Varaha Temple is in depilated state but people come and pay respects here. Mahadeva temple is held very pious. Pap Mochi temple is for forgiveness of sins committed knowingly and unknowingly. There is a yoga garden as well. Pushkar cooking art centre attracts tourists to the eating culture of the land. People enjoy camel safari. Oren is visited because it is an observatory. Tourists are seen taking long strolls here.
Malpua a sweet dish is liberally served here. It is prepared from flour cow’s milk butter and sugar. It is like a sweet chapatti with holes. Dal baati churma and Lassi is very popular.
Vikas Handicraft has given a touch of Rajasthan to the paper made gift items for home and office use. It is a good place to shop. Incense sticks have pleasant smell. Pushkar markets are well maintained based on tourist demands and sell ethnic attire and things of western taste.
Pushkar is well connected by road to other parts of India. Ajmer 11 km away is the closest railway station and Jaipur 130 km away is the nearest airport.
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