Pushkar, the tranquil desert town in Rajasthan, is not just about temples, which is well known, but also about flavors — especially vegetarian and vegan ones. As a 100% vegetarian town, it offers a fascinating blend: classic Rajasthani tastes, street-sweet indulgences, and international café culture driven by backpackers and global travelers. Walking its narrow lanes, by the ghats of Pushkar Lake, and through the buzzing markets, you’ll find cafés with rooftop views, boho interiors, jharokhas opening to lake vistas, and street stalls serving Malpua. This post dives deep into the hippie vibes, the must-eat foods, the best café picks, and the local stories that flavor Pushkar’s veggie universe.

Pushkar isn’t just a dot on the Rajasthan map—it’s a rhythm. Whitewashed ghats stepping into sapphire water. A bell from a temple somewhere across the lake. Camels and marigolds during the mela, sunset turning the Aravallis to embers. At the heart of all this sits Pushkar Lake (Pushkar Sarovar), one of Hinduism’s most venerated water shrines and a living canvas of faith, culture, and community.