Pushkar Mela 2025: A Complete Guide For Train Travellers

Pushkar Mela 2025 is here and ready to embrace the holy city of Rajasthan. This is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar Cattle Fair or simply Pushkar Fair and is one of the largest camel fairs in the world.

Pushkar Mela is an event planned by the Rajasthan Tourism. Organised in the holy time of Kartik Purnima, Pushkar brings the culture of Rajasthan at the forefront. Beautifully decorated camels, large ferris wheels, interesting competitions (For example the Longest Moustache Competition) and the Rajasthani people with their colorful dresses and turbans are the most important highlights of this festival.

If you are looking for a quick interesting getaway in the early days of November, you can visit Pushkar Mela , for a colorful, adventurous, beautiful and a peek into the heart of Rajasthani culture and heritage.

Pushkar Mela 2025 Legend, Dates and Schedule

Pushkar Mela is a week-long event starting from 30th of October to 5th of November. This mela is celebrated during the pious and holy time of Kartik Purnima. The city of Pushkar is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and is the only place to house a Brahma temple.

Lord Brahma, one of the three most important gods of Sanatan faith, is said to have mediated and dropped a lotus in this region. The place where the lotus fell developed into the Pushkar lake, an important site for the pilgrims visiting here.

Pushkar Mela is a unique event that blends mythology, culture, fun events and cute animals. Different interesting events are organised that will keep you entertained as well as intrigued. 

Schedule of Pushkar Mela 2025

Here’s a look at the day by day schedule of Pushkar Mela 2025.

How to Reach Pushkar Mela by Train

The best method to visit Pushkar Mela 2025 is by train. Train journeys offer a much affordable, comfortable and reliable method of transport, especially in heavy crowd events like this fair.

Pushkar has a railway station called Pushkar Terminus (PUHT), however very few trains have service here. The best way to reach Pushkar is by first reaching the Ajmer Junction (AII) and then taking a bus to Pushkar. Buses usually take an hour to reach Pushkar from Ajmer.

You can also take a cab or bike (if possible). Ajmer Junction and Pushkar Mela are 15 km apart and a bike or cab would take you there in around 30 minutes. 

Best Trains to Reach Pushkar Mela from Major Cities

Here are some of the trains connecting Ajmer from major cities across India. This list will help passengers and tourists from other states who want to pay a visit to the Pushkar Camel Fair 2025 in selecting the best train for their journey:

Delhi to Ajmer Train Route

Here is a list of some of the important trains that run on the Delhi to Ajmer train route: 

• VANDE BHARAT EXP (20978)
  • Departure time from DELHI CANTT: 18:28
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 23:55
  • Days of Operation: All week except Wednesday

• SWRAN JAYANTI RAJDHANI EXP (12958)
  • Departure time from NEW DELHI: 19:55
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 01:35
  • Days of Operation: All week

• JANSHATABDI EXP (12066)
  • Departure time from DELHI S ROHILLA: 16:15
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 22:20
  • Days of Operation: All week except Thursday and Sunday

Mumbai to Ajmer Train Route

Here is a list of some of the important trains that run on the Mumbai to Ajmer train route:

• BDTS DEE SFAST (22949)
  • Departure time from BANDRA TERMINUS: 14:40
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 05:30
  • Days of Operation: Wednesday

• DEE GARIBRATH (12216)
  • Departure time from BANDRA TERMINUS: 12:00
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 03:45
  • Days of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

• DDR AJMER SF EXP (12989)
  • Departure time from DADAR: 15:00
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 07:25
  • Days of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Kolkata to Ajmer Train Route

Here is a list of some of the important trains that run on the Kolkata to Ajmer train route:

•  SDAH AII SF EXP (12987)
  • Departure time from SEALDAH: 22:55
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 07:25
  • Days of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

• ANANYA EXPRESS (12315)
  • Departure time from KOLKATA: 13:10
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 18:05
  • Days of Operation: Thursday

• SRC AII SPL (08611)
  • Departure time from KOLKATA: 19:00
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 15:00
  • Days of Operation: Monday

Lucknow to Ajmer Train Route

Here is a list of some of the important trains that run on the Lucknow to Ajmer train route:

• GARIB NAWAZ EXP (15715)
  • Departure time from LUCKNOW NR: 04:40
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 21:30
  • Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

• KAVI GURU EXP (19616)
  • Departure time from LUCKNOW NR: 02:20
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 18:05
  • Days of Operation: Saturday

• GKP ADI EXP (19410)
  • Departure time from LUCKNOW NR: 10:40
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 02:40
  • Days of Operation: Saturday

Jaipur to Ajmer Train Route

Here is a list of some of the important trains that run on the Jaipur to Ajmer train route:

• VANDE BHARAT EXP (20980)
  • Departure time from JAIPUR JN: 15:45
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 17:20
  • Days of Operation: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

• SWRAN J RAJDHANI (12958)
  • Departure time from JAIPUR JN: 23:55
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 01:35
  • Days of Operation: All days

• VANDE BHARAT EXP (20978)
  • Departure time from JAIPUR JN: 22:10
  • Arrival time at AJMER JN: 23:55
  • Days of Operation: All days except Wednesday

How to Check Train Time Table, PNR Status & Live Train Running Status

In high crowd train travels like those of Pushkar Mela 2025, planning beforehand becomes crucial. RailMitra provides a number of tools and services that helps you smoothen you journey and travel with comfort.

Here are some of the important services:

Train Time Table

Before booking a reservation on a train, it is important to know about the different train timings. The train time table helps provide you with different stations on which the train will halt, the arrival timings, the departure timings, halt duration, days of operation and much more.

With the help of this information, you can compare the timings of the different trains. After comparing you can choose the best train for you Pushkar journey and thus make the necessary reservations.

PNR Status

Once you have booked your train you need to check the booking status. RailMitra PNR Status service helps you track your booking status live. If you received a Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) or Waiting List (WL) status, you should check PNR Status again and again to see if it has been Confirmed (CNF) or not. At RailMitra you can even check your PNR prediction and see your ticket confirmation chances.

If you have received the Confirmed booking status, then the PNR Status will provide you booking and seat details. PNR Status also tells you whether your chart has been prepared or not. 

Live Train Running Status

In India trains often get delayed due to various technical reasons. As a traveller being unaware of these delays can lead to long waiting hours. It is thus advisable to track your train using RailMitra’s live train running status.

Live train running status tracks your train in real time. With the help of this tool you can track live train station, the most accurate Arrival/ Departure timings (adjusted to the delays), net delay as well as the Platform number on which the train will arrive. 

Things to Do and Places to Visit in Pushkar Mela 2025

Pushkar Mela 2025 is not limited to just the cattle fair. There is so much more to explore in Pushkar. This city is one of the most important cultural and religious heritage sites of the country, encompassing several tourist hotspots. Here are some of those:

• Pushkar Lake: This is the heart of the Pushakr and the legend that gave importance to this city. Pushkar Lake is said to be exactly situated on the place Lord Brahma’s lotus fell. This is thus an important pilgrimage place as well. Surrounded by 52 ghats, evening aartis around this lake are just breathtaking.
• Brahma Temple: Although Lord Brahma is one of the most important deities of Hindus, there aren’t many temples dedicated to him. The Pushkar Temple or the Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, is one of the rarest and the most important Brahma temples.
• Varaha Temple: Varaha Avatar is the third avatar of Lord Vishnu’s Mahdashavataram. Varah refers to the Boar incarnation, and a temple is dedicated to him in Pushkar.
  

• Man Mahal: Man Mahal was built by the Raja Man SIngh of Amber. This mahal beautifully represents the Rajasthani style of Architecture.
  

• Rangji Temple: Rangji Temple is dedicated to an avatar of Lord Vishnu called Rangnatha. This temple presents a unique blend of Dravidian, Rajput and Mughal architecture style. 

Order Delicious Food in Train While Travelling to Pushkar

If your train journey to Pushkar Mela 2025 is long, you would need food on the train. Pantry food will deliver you the same old menu with items that make you wonder whether they have been cooked or not. There is no need to ruin your journey with the Pantry or often unhygienic Platform food vendors.

When you need quality, tasty and restaurant style food on the train, switch to RailMitra. You can order Pure Veg, Sattvik and Jain food in train with the help of RailMitra this Kartik Purnima. Ordering food on the train with RailMitra is very easy. You just have to go to the ‘Food in train’ option at the RailMitra website or application. Enter your 10-digit unique PNR Number, select station, restaurant, your favorite meals and complete your payment. Your food will be delivered on your train seat. 

Conclusion

Pushkar Mela 2025 is a great opportunity to explore the Rajasthani culture and lifestyle. I mean a competition of the largest moustache and racing camels is not something you encounter everyday.. Add on to this, the great spiritual and religious relevance of this Pushkar.

You can visit the numerous cultural events being organised for Pushkar Mela. If these events are not your thing then you can enjoy yourself with architectural, historical and spiritual places like the Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Varaha temple and much more.  

RailMitra is committed to making every train journey a pleasant and enjoyable experience. You can use the essential rail services such as PNR Status check, Train time table and live train status for free and without any login requirements. If you feel hungry and crave something special, you can also try RailMitra’s train food delivery.

So, if you are looking for a weeklong getaway this November, choose a train ride to the iconic Pushkar Mela 2025.