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Savitri Mata Temple Pushkar Trek

Ajmer, Rajasthan

Easy1 dayBest Oct–Mar

Conical Ratnagiri hill with the Savitri Mata temple on its summit, seen from the base plaza with the stepped path and ropeway line on the slope750 mhighest point3 Photos
Max altitude
750 m
Satellite terrain suggests about 644 m
Days
1 day
Distance
2.5 km
Difficulty
Easy

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A short stepped pilgrim path of a few hundred steps up Ratnagiri hill (sources quote 200 to about 970), taking roughly 20 to 60 minutes; the main trouble is heat and sun in the middle of the day.

About this trek

Savitri Mata Temple Pushkar

Savitri Mata temple stands on Ratnagiri Hill above Pushkar, Rajasthan, at about 750 m. A stepped path climbs from the base gate to the temple, and a ropeway runs beside it as an alternative. Reports vary from roughly 200 to 650 steps, and 15 to 30 minutes for the walk up. From the top you see Pushkar Lake, the ghats and the surrounding hills, and sunrise or sunset are favoured times.

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On the trail

Conical Ratnagiri hill with the Savitri Mata temple on its summit, seen from the base plaza with the stepped path and ropeway line on the slope
Conical Ratnagiri hill with the Savitri Mata temple on its summit, seen from the base plaza with the stepped path and ropeway line on the slopePhoto: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · highest point

    Savitri Mata Mandir base gate, Pushkar → Savitri Mata temple (return to base)

    2.5 km · 2 h · No overnight

    490 m → 750 m → 490 m

    • The climb is a steep flight of stairs; reports of the step count range from about 200 to 650, and the walk up takes roughly 15 to 30 minutes.
    • A ropeway near the base runs as an alternative, with fares reported at about Rs 150 to 200 one way.
    • Monkeys along the route can be aggressive, so keep food and bags secured.
    • The temple on Ratnagiri Hill holds idols of Savitri and Gayatri; shoes come off before entering.
    • From the top, views cover Pushkar Lake, the ghats and distant hills; early morning or late afternoon is cooler for the climb.

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

05001,000Savitri Mata Mandir base gate, Pushkar: 490 m, 0 kmDay 1 high point: 750 m, 1.3 kmSavitri Mata temple (return to base): 490 m, 2.5 km
Metres above sea level · distance 2.5 km

Where it is

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Weather

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High point · Savitri Mata temple, Ratnagiri hill (position from a geotagged photo taken at the temple)

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Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Savitri Mata Mandir base gate, Pushkar (approximate, from photo geotag)
Nearest railway
Pushkar (few, slow trains); Ajmer Junction is the better-connected station
Nearest airport
Jaipur International Airport (about 3 hours by road)
By road
Ajmer (about 30 minutes by taxi or bus); Jaipur (about 3 hours by direct bus)
Drive
About 3 h from Jaipur

Plan the trip

Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹0–600

With an operator

Free

Per person, ex-Pushkar. Temple entry is free. Walking up costs nothing; the ropeway is quoted at about ₹150-200 one way and ₹250-300 return (rajasthanplaces.com), other sites quote about ₹165-180 return, so check at the counter. Taxi from Ajmer is about ₹400-600 (Wikivoyage). No guided packages exist for this short pilgrim walk, so the guided range is set to zero.

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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Pushkar town has normal mobile coverage; the hill is just outside town (not separately confirmed).
Last ATM
Pushkar town
Nearest hospital
Pushkar town; Ajmer for major care
Water
Not confirmed; carry your own water, especially in the hot months.

Highlights

  • Darshan of Mata Savitri, first wife of Bhagwan Brahma, at the hilltop temple above Pushkar
  • Wide view over Pushkar town and the sacred lake from the summit; Wikivoyage recommends going at sunrise
  • Choice of the stepped path on foot or a short ropeway ride
  • Free entry; temple timings quoted as 5 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 9 pm

Risks

  • Pushkar gets very hot; avoid climbing in the midday sun and carry water.
  • A visitor report warns that monkeys on the climb can be aggressive; keep food and bags secured.
  • The ropeway can be closed on some days, so do not plan around it as the only way down.

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Questions

How many steps are there to the Savitri Mata temple?

Sources disagree: Wikivoyage says 650 steps, Wikipedia says 970, and rajasthanplaces.com says roughly 200 to 300. Expect several hundred steps.

How long does the climb take?

rajasthanplaces.com gives 20 to 30 minutes on average; a visitor report on journeyera.com says about 15 minutes from the base, while a reader there says closer to an hour. Allow 30 to 60 minutes up at a relaxed pace.

Is there a ropeway to the Savitri Mata temple?

Yes. Wikipedia and rajasthanplaces.com both mention a ropeway near the base. rajasthanplaces.com quotes ₹150-200 one way and ₹250-300 return; fares and operating days change, so confirm at the ticket counter.

What are the temple timings and is there an entry fee?

Wikipedia and rajasthanplaces.com give 5 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 9 pm, open all days. Entry is free.

When is the best time to go?

Go at sunrise (Wikivoyage) or about an hour before sunset (journeyera.com) when it is cooler. The cooler months from October to March are more comfortable than the Rajasthan summer.

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District: AjmerRajasthan

Nearest hospital
Pushkar town; Ajmer for major care
Last ATM
Pushkar town
Phone network
Pushkar town has normal mobile coverage; the hill is just outside town (not separately confirmed).

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from

Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Savitri Mata Mandir Pushkar: Timing, Steps, Location & How to Reach — Rajasthan Places
  2. Savitri Mata Mandir — Wikipedia
  3. Pushkar — Wikivoyage
  4. Hiking to Savitri Temple in Pushkar: Hindu Pilgrimage Site — Journey Era

Photos: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0; Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0; Ajitkumarpanicker, CC BY-SA 4.0

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