Pushkar is a quiet Rajasthani town, 11 km from Ajmer and 2 hours from Jaipur. It is a pilgrimage spot with its sacred lake, the Brahma Temple, and the annual Pushkar Camel Fair each November.   Aside from the craziness of the camel fair, Pushkar is a relatively sedate, laidback, and tourist-friendly town, where getting around is easy because most things are within walking distance. Pushkar Lake is the holy pilgrimage spot of Pushkar and holds 52 ghats. Devotees pay homage to the lake and take a dip in it to purify themselves; some devotees even bathe a bit. The Gurudwara is a Sikh temple and a striking white fortress to steal your curiosity. All Sikh temples require both, man and woman to wear a headscarf and to cleanse your hands and feet before entering. Open at 1p and 3p, the Brahma Temple is the best-known Pushkar temple. You cannot take bags or electronics inside and must rent a locker to store your belongings. You might not guess it from the town size, but there are over 500 temples in Pushkar, both large and small. Exploring them is part of the fun because they all have their own personality. As the sun sets, find a rooftop cafe to unwind with a relaxing view of the town, Pushkar Lake, and Savitri mountain.  During festival time, you might even see hot air balloons dotting the sky. As night falls, travelers will hear Hindu chats and ringing bells beckoning from Pushkar Lake. That’s the evening aarti. Aarti can be performed on all of the 52 ghats surrounding the lake, however, the largest and most celebrated one is at Brahma Ghat (or Varah Ghat). The lake’s origin is said to have spring from a lotus that fell from Brahma’s hand (Brahma is the guardian of the lake).