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Pushkar: The Rose Garden of Rajasthan and much more…

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Pushkar in Rajasthan is one of the oldest city in India. Located to the northwest of Ajmer, it is a favoured destination by thousands of tourists and devotees flocking to Rajasthan. Situated at a height of 510 metres, Pushkar in Rajasthan is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The 'Nag Pahar', literally meaning Snake Mountain, forms a natural border between Ajmer and Pushkar in Rajasthan. Known as 'T he rose garden of Rajasthan ', the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is set to be exported all over the world. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar in Rajasthan the oldest city to an existence. According to the mythology, Lord Brahma, who's believed to be the creator of the universe, dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the area got its name as Pushkar. It is said that Pushkar in Raj