sleeplessinberlin
★1.0Wrote on 31 Dec 2023
Filthy and beware of scams, missed the holy spirit
Beware of priest, cooperating with with local tour Guides and stay away from pooja ceremonies. Never accept any flowers as these will clearly mark you as bait for the priests. The whole scam is given an official feel as there is an official donation office (apparently state owned? totale care of all brahmin priests across India) and apparently all people donating get inscribed at the Brahma temple. Although the guide and priest claim that you are simply asked to donate as much as you like for the pooja ceremony, you will already get told during the pooja how much is actually expected of you as holy donation, Starting from a "regular meal" for one priest for a day of 2100 rupees (usd25) to 5100 rupees If you "want" to feed one monk for one day with milk pudding. Given the hefty prices though, it seems that the monks feed on caviar and foie gras!? After the ceremony the priest walked us to the donation office and then turned rather non-priestly to get the required amount from us. Also it looked like the donation office had different windows for locals and foreigners, presumably also with different prices. Overall however a rather unpleasant and costly experience, so would definitely recommend to Put Pushkar overall from your itinerary. Too bad the money is not invested in the upkeeping of the town, as the surroundings of the lake were rather shabby and filthy, cows and pigeon poo allover, and you were sometimes even asked to take your shoes off when walking around the lake 🤢🤮
Excursion36393790055
★1.0Wrote on 22 Dec 2023
Do not trust the priests and tour guides here
The scamming at the lake is real. Be wary of both the tour guides and the priests at the lake that are both working with one another in an organized scam. Do not agree to do any of their prayers at the lake because afterwards they will demand an absurd sum of money for the prayer. Rather, just do the cable car ride to the temple on the hill instead and watch the sunset instead, a much better and enjoyable use of an afternoon in Pushkar.
PavalikaV
★1.0Wrote on 13 Oct 2023
Crass Commercialism
Could not savour the spiritual vibes of this holy place. Thanks gross neglect and rampant commercialisation of public spaces to that soaring extent that it’s truly difficult to find where the lake is.
FHTRinRajasthan
★★★★4.0Wrote on 6 Oct 2023
Pushkar Lake: Spiritual Tranquility Amidst Tradition
Surrounded by temples and ghats, it holds a spiritual significance. The ambiance is peaceful, and a walk around the lake allows you to soak in the essence of the town. The annual camel fair adds a unique charm, making it a place to witness local life and traditions. It's a place that evokes a sense of spirituality and cultural authenticity.
elibell2925
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 3 Sept 2023
holy lake
Very holy lake to visit. It is a small lake surrounded by some small buildings. It has very positive energy.
