A trip into the desert, either on foot or by camel, to watch the sunset is a must. The town itself is a great place for people-watching as you sit in one of the many rooftop terrace cafés above the narrow bazaar street. A colourful mix of pilgrims and hippies provide almost constant distraction, as does the noise of temple bells above the strains of contemporary musical entertainment. The bazaar, being one long street, is easy to negotiate and has a broad selection of retail therapy outlets. Around October every year, Pushkar is home to the biggest camel fair in the world. Consequently, the bazaar has a good number of shops selling more unusual authentic tribal items that can be bought for a good price (provided it's not during camel fair time). Pushkar has more than its fair share of cafés providing Western-style food, which can be a treat if you miss parrage and conflaks for breakfast. The nicest thing about Pushkar, however, is the laid-back atmosphere. Everything is done at a leisurely pace, and it’s a great place to take a timeout and relax. ${QuickSuggestions} There can be a lot of hassle from temple touts. You will suddenly find a flower being thrust into your hand by a pushy young guy in a suit. He will insist that you MUST now make a donation and take puja or you will not be blessed by your stay in Pushkar. If you do give into this veiled threat, you will receive a piece of red string on your wrist known as the Pushkar Passport, which will then give you unrestricted access to the ghats. By chance, we already had string around our wrists from an earlier puja elsewhere and were left alone by the touts. This meant we were free to wander the ghats AND make donations where we pleased rather than on demand. So, to avoid the hassle (but not to dodge making donations), take your own bit of string.${BestWay} Really, there is no need for any form of transport around town, as it's so small and compact that your feet are all you need. It is possible to walk out into the desert, but better if you go by camel or cart.
From journal Pushkar - a Holiday from a Holiday!