4 BEST PLACES TO WATCH THE SUNSET IN PUSHKAR

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A quick guide to the best viewpoints and spots to watch the sunset in Pushkar, India.

After a long day of exploring temples and vibrant markets, you might be wondering where to watch the sunset in Pushkar. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

In this quick guide, I’ll outline four great sunset spots in Pushkar for you to choose from. I’ll also include some easy-to-follow directions to help you find them.TABLE OF CONTENTS

Best Pushkar Sunset Locations

Without further ado, let’s get into this short and snappy list of spots to watch the sunset in Pushkar.

1. Savitri Temple

The Savitri Temple is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site and also one of the best sunset spots in Pushkar. It’s undeniably difficult to miss this temple from almost anywhere in the holy oasis.

It rests proudly on top of the pyramid-shaped Ratnagiri Hill, offering visitors the option of taking the 200 steps to the crest or a quick ropeway ride.

Getting to the base of the hill is easy, and only takes a 10 to 15-minute walk from the lake.

2. The Pushkar Ghats

Prefer a Pushkar sunset spot closer to the lake? How about heading down to the lakeside Ghats and watching the reflection of the hazy Thar desert sun setting behind the hills?

One of the best sunset spots on the ghats is on the southeastern corner of the lake, just beside the Jaipur Ghats. It’s marked on Google Maps as “Sunset Point”.

You’ll often find loads of other travelers at this spot, with some local hostels organizing weekly walks and meetups here.

3. Sunset Cafe

Usually, my guides cater to adventurers who like to chase hikes and viewpoints. However, I also understand that there are times when rounding off the day with a sip of chai and laughing with good mates is a better choice.

While I didn’t try them all, the best sunset cafe in Pushkar that I did check out is the “Hotel Sunset & Roof Top Restaurant”, just behind the Jaipur Ghats and the sunset point mentioned above.

This cafe is a little more pricey than some of the roadside vendors, but you do pay for the view. Another option is the nearby “Moksha Cafe” which also has a rooftop and serves chai and Indian cuisine.

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4. Gayatri Mata Temple

Another less-visited but equally impressive sunset spot is the Gayatri Mata or Pap Mochani Temple. This is another small temple on top of a hill just behind the bus stand in Pushkar.

While not as high or steep as the Savitri Temple, this hill sits much closer to the town, allowing for some unparalleled views of Pushkar Lake and the sprawling markets below.

Getting here can be a little confusing as there are some inaccurate Google Maps pins. Check out the guide below for detailed directions.