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2-Day Family Car Pilgrimage: Salasar Balaji → Khatu Shyamji → Ajmer Sharif → Pushkar (Roundtrip from Delhi)

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Day 1: Salasar & Khatu

Salasar → Khatu → Ajmer, India on November 4, 2025

4:00am

Depart Delhi

Leave very early to beat city traffic and reach Salasar comfortably for mid-morning darshan; follow NH48 then take NH52/SH connectors toward Sujangarh/Salasar for the smoothest drive.
INR400, 6h30m

8:00am

Breakfast en route (highway dhaba or packed)

Stop at a clean highway dhaba for hot parathas/tea or carry packed breakfasts for a quicker, family-friendly option; most dhabas open by 6:00am on the route.
INR400, 0h45m

10:30am

Salasar Balaji Temple (darshan)

Major Hanuman temple and pilgrim center known for large crowds and lively devotional atmosphere; visit mid-morning to manage queues — temple generally open from early morning until late night (confirm local queue times on the day).
INR0, 1h0m

12:00pm

Buy prasad / local market

Walk the small market around the temple to pick prasad, offerings and simples souvenirs; useful to complete the temple visit before the afternoon drive.
INR300, 0h45m

1:00pm

Lunch in Salasar

Family-style Rajasthani thali or simple hotel restaurant meal near the temple to rest after morning darshan; many eateries serve vegetarian meals suitable for families (open midday).
INR600, 1h0m

2:30pm

Drive Salasar → Khatu (Khatushyamji)

Scenic state-highway drive toward Khatu; expect varying road widths—keep to daylight driving for safety and convenience.
INR150, 2h30m

5:00pm

Khatu Shyamji Temple (darshan)

Important Krishna-devotee shrine famed for its idol and devotional singing; the evening time is often busy but atmospheric — temple hours typically from early morning to late evening (confirm local timings for special days).
INR0, 1h0m

6:30pm

Drive Khatu → Ajmer (overnight)

Short drive to Ajmer where you’ll stay overnight; Ajmer is a convenient base to visit Ajmer Sharif early next morning and also close to Pushkar.
INR100, 1h30m

8:00pm

Hotel check-in & dinner in Ajmer

Check into a family-friendly hotel near the Dargah or Ana Sagar Lake. Dinner at the hotel or a recommended local restaurant offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for families (restaurants usually open to 10:00–11:00pm).
INR3000, 0h30m

8:30pm

Dinner suggestion

Try a balanced meal — light dal/roti, sabzi and a simple dessert — comfortable for kids and elders after a long day of travel.
INR600, 1h0m

Day 2: Ajmer & Pushkar

Ajmer → Pushkar → Delhi, India on November 5, 2025

6:00am

Ajmer Sharif Dargah (early darshan)

Visit the historic Sufi shrine in the early morning when the atmosphere is calmer and queues are usually shorter; the Dargah is open throughout the day (no formal entry fee, donations customary).
INR0, 1h0m

7:30am

Breakfast in Ajmer

Family breakfast at a nearby cafe or hotel — choose a place offering both Indian and light continental options to suit all ages.
INR400, 0h45m

9:00am

Drive Ajmer → Pushkar

Short, pleasant drive (about 25–40 minutes) to the holy town of Pushkar; roads are good and the hop is straightforward.
INR50, 0h45m

9:45am

Brahma Temple & Pushkar Lake (ghats)

Visit one of the few Brahma temples in India and walk the sacred Pushkar Lake ghats; morning is ideal — Brahma Temple typically open 5:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–8:30pm (confirm local times).
INR0, 1h30m

11:30am

Savitri Temple (ropeway or walk)

Take the ropeway (or walk) up Savitri hill for panoramic views of Pushkar — ropeway generally runs in daytime (confirm on-the-day hours) and is family-friendly.
INR200, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Pushkar lakefront cafe

Eat at a family-friendly cafe with lake views serving simple Indian and continental dishes — good for children and elders; most cafes open through lunchtime.
INR800, 1h0m

2:15pm

Quick market stroll & depart Pushkar → Delhi

Brief browse Pushkar bazaars for souvenirs (textiles, beads, handicrafts) then start the return drive to Delhi via NH48; pack water/snacks for the road and expect highway tolls.
INR0, 0h30m

2:45pm

Drive Pushkar → Delhi

Return trip on NH48 (fastest route) — approximate driving time 6–8 hours depending on traffic; schedule a midway stop for refreshments and restroom breaks for the family.
INR600, 6h30m

9:15pm

Arrive Delhi — trip end

Arrive back in Delhi and conclude the two-day pilgrimage; unpack and rest after a concentrated spiritual and cultural circuit of Rajasthan's temples and lakes.
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