Ananta Spa & Resort Pushkar

Overview

About this property

Ananta Spa and Resort Pushkar is a large resort on the Ajmer to Pushkar road, on the edge of Pushkar town. Its own site puts it among the Aravali hills, a short drive from the lake and the temples. It is a resort stay, not a town stay. You drive out of the busy lanes, and you come back to open ground, lawns and a pool.

The resort suits people who want space. Families get room to spread out, couples get quiet corners, and groups get lawns and halls for events. The resort's own site lists weddings and corporate off-sites among its uses, so it is used to handling large parties as well as single families.

What sets it apart from the town hotels is the range of things to do without leaving the grounds. There is a pool, a spa, a fitness centre and a games zone with indoor games. The resort's own site also lists cycling, picnic and barbecue options, and a romantic dinner setup for couples.

Pushkar town itself is a short drive away, so the lake, the ghats and the Brahma Temple are easy day trips. The resort works best as a base with a car or a taxi: stay in the quiet resort, and go into town when you want the temples and the market.

The resort also works well for events. Its own site talks about grand banqueting facilities and wedding venues in Pushkar, and it lists lawns and halls for social and business events. That means a family wedding or a company off-site can use the same grounds where a single family is staying for a quiet break. The resort's own site also lists concierge help for temple visits and local sightseeing, which is useful if you do not know Pushkar well. Ask the concierge about temple timings and the best hours for the lake, and let them help plan the day, rather than working it out alone in the heat.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms, cottages, tents and a villa

The resort's own site lists a wide set of stay types. There are Classic Rooms, Deluxe Tents, Luxury Cottages with a balcony, Luxury Cottages with a private sit-out, Premium Tents, Premium Cottages with a jacuzzi, Luxury Tents, Luxury Classic Junior Suites, and one Ananta Villa.

The cottages are the main stay type here. They come with a balcony or a private sit-out, so you can sit outside in the morning and evening. The villa is the largest option: its own page lists two bedrooms, a living room with a dining space, a pantry, an open-air jacuzzi and a powder room.

Rooms and cottages come with air conditioning, WiFi, television, a tea and coffee maker, a mini bar, a wardrobe, a work desk and laundry service, according to the villa page's amenity list. The resort's own site also lists room service, so food can come to your room.

We do not state a total room count for this resort. Its own site lists the room types and their counts in one place, but third-party pages give different totals, so we leave the total out rather than pick a number that may be wrong. Room types and prices change with the season, so the resort's website has the latest list.

Choosing a stay type here is about how much outside space you want. A Luxury Cottage with a balcony gives you a place to sit outside in the morning, while a Luxury Cottage with a private sit-out gives you more privacy for the same purpose. The Premium Cottages with a jacuzzi add a private soak, and the Ananta Villa, with two bedrooms, a living room, a dining space, a pantry and an open-air jacuzzi, suits a larger family or two couples travelling together. The tents suit people who want a different feel from a normal room, with the same resort facilities around them. Ask the resort which stay type fits your group size, since the range is wide and the best pick depends on how many people are travelling and how much space they need.

Food & drink

Where to eat

The resort's own site names four dining options: Oasis, the multi-cuisine restaurant; The Palm, an Italian bistro; Float; and Avira Lounge. Oasis is the main restaurant, and its own site says its chefs cook Rajasthani dishes with local spices as well as dishes from around the world.

For a different kind of meal, the resort lists a floating breakfast and a romantic dinner among its experiences. These are setup meals rather than everyday dining, so they need to be arranged with the resort. They suit couples and people marking a special day.

Pushkar town is strictly vegetarian and dry, so the resort's restaurants are the practical choice for a full dinner after a day out. For lunch in town, the lake-side cafes are the usual pick. For the latest restaurant timings and menus, the resort's website is the right place to check.

Oasis deserves a closer look, since it is the main restaurant. Its own site says its chefs cook Rajasthani dishes with local spices and ingredients, and also serve dishes from around the world. That mix matters in Pushkar, where the town's own food is vegetarian and the choice is narrow. A family with different tastes can eat together at Oasis, with Rajasthani dishes for those who want local food and world dishes for those who want something familiar. The Palm, the Italian bistro, gives a second option for a lighter meal. For a special evening, the floating breakfast and the romantic dinner are arranged setups, so talk to the resort in advance about what they include and what they cost.

Things to do

A day of temples, pool and quiet

A good day at Ananta starts in Pushkar town in the morning. Visit Pushkar Lake and the ghats first, when pilgrims bathe and the town is at its most alive. The Brahma Temple is the main temple stop, and Sadar Bazaar is the market walk after it.

In the afternoon, come back to the resort. The middle of the day in Pushkar is hot for much of the year, so the pool, the games zone or the spa is the sensible way to spend it. The resort's own site lists an indoor games room with carrom, table tennis and chess, and a fitness centre for those who want a workout.

In the evening, a walk around the resort grounds or a cycle ride suits the cooler hours. The resort's own site lists cycling among its activities. Then dinner at Oasis, or a poolside evening if the weather allows, ends the day well.

If you have a second day, Ajmer is a short drive away: the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in the morning, Ana Sagar Lake and Daulat Bagh gardens after it, and back to the resort for the evening. The resort's own site also lists concierge help for temple visits and local sightseeing.

If your trip lines up with the Pushkar Camel Fair, this resort is a useful base. Its own site says it offers a quiet escape from the fairgrounds while keeping you close to the action. That is a real advantage during the fair, when the town is crowded and noisy from morning to night. You can go into town for the fair in the day, and come back to a quiet resort in the evening. The same pattern works outside the fair too: a busy morning at the lake and temples, a quiet afternoon at the resort, and a calm evening on the grounds. It is a rhythm that suits families with children and older travellers best.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Pushkar is a small temple town built around a sacred lake, ringed by 52 bathing ghats. The town is compact — the lake, the ghats and the temples are all within walking distance of each other, and most hotels sit a short walk or drive from the water.

The town's most famous temple is the Brahma Temple, one of the very few temples to Brahma in India. Savitri Temple sits on a hilltop above town and is reached by ropeway, with sunset views over the lake and the desert edge. Rangji Temple, built in a Rajasthani style, is the other temple most visitors stop at.

Pushkar is strictly vegetarian and dry — alcohol and non-veg food are banned in town. That shapes the town's eating: rooftop cafes by the lake serve vegetarian food with lake views, and sunset chai at a lakeside cafe is the town's evening ritual.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Pushkar does not have its own airport or major station. The nearest airport is Kishangarh, about 49 km from the Pushkar resort area, and Jaipur airport is about 160 km away. Ajmer Junction is the nearest big railway station, and Pushkar has a small station of its own.

By road, Pushkar is about 15 km off the Delhi–Ajmer highway (NH-48) — Ajmer is the turn-off, and the lake town is a short drive beyond it. Our Delhi–Ajmer taxi routes end at Ajmer; Pushkar is the last short leg from there.

Best time

Best time to visit Pushkar

October to March is the best time for Pushkar. The weather is cool enough for walking the ghats and the old town, and the town is at its liveliest.

The Pushkar Fair in Kartik (around November) is the one window everyone asks about — the camel fair, the markets and the crowds all peak together. If you want to come during the fair, plan months ahead, because rooms fill early.

Good to know

Before you book

Pushkar is a temple town, so plan around its rules: no alcohol and no non-veg food anywhere in town. If you want either, Ajmer city — 15 km away — has licensed shops and a wider choice of eateries.

Dress modestly around the ghats and temples, and expect shoes-off areas at the temples. The ghats are busiest in the morning and evening, when pilgrims bathe and the aarti happens.

Carry cash for small expenses in the old town's lanes and markets. The town is small and walkable, but the lanes around the lake are narrow — a car stays parked while you walk.

Pushkar town is strictly vegetarian and dry, so plan your meals with that in mind. The resort's restaurants are the easy choice for a full dinner, and the town's lake-side cafes are the choice for a daytime meal.

The resort is outside the town centre, so keep a car or taxi for the trip. The lake, the Brahma Temple and the market are a short drive away, and the drive is easy in the morning before the heat builds.

If outside space matters to you, ask for a cottage with a balcony or a private sit-out when you book. The resort lists both types, and the sit-out is the more private of the two.

The floating breakfast and the romantic dinner are arranged setups, not everyday meals. Talk to the resort in advance about what they include, so there is no surprise on the day.

Pool, spa and fitness centre timings can change with the season. Check the resort's website or ask at reception on arrival, rather than planning the whole day around a fixed hour.

If you are travelling with a large group or for a wedding, talk to the resort early. Its own site lists banquet halls and lawns, and event dates fill up in the busy season.

Room types and prices change with the season. The resort's website has the latest list, and we do not show prices here because they change often.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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